Drink water, it's good for you!

(January, 30, 2015)

You have likely been told every summer since you were a child that you should drink plenty water so you don’t dehydrate. While this is an accurate statement it is not the only positive aspect that drinking water offers. There are actually numerous benefits that consuming water has on your body, which will have these positive effects throughout the entire year.

Throughout the day our bodies continuously lose bodily fluids as we sweat, create saliva, urinate and even breathe. It is therefore imperative that we replace these fluids so our bodies can function properly and stay healthy. Dehydration occurs if our input of liquids does not equal the output of fluids our body is exhausting. During the summer months when the temperatures are much higher our bodies sweat much more and we therefore need to replace these fluids at a quicker pace. The same applies to the other months of the year where people may forget to drink. 

In addition to maintaining bodily fluids, drinking water also helps us control our calorie intake. This is because with the consumption of water our bodies will feel very full from the water weight, which will deter us from snacking or eating more than is necessary and thus keep our calorie count in check. This can help you loose weight while still feeling satisfied after your meal.

 

Another use that is often overlooked is that our skin contains plenty of water, and is used as a protective barrier to prevent excess fluid loss. If we become dehydrated our skin will start to feel dry and may wrinkle.

So what are you waiting for go-ahead grab a cup of water and keep yourself fit and healthy.

Top iPhone Apps for Seniors:

Recently joined the iPhone revolution? Welcome! With so many apps that can do almost anything on your phone, it is a shame if you don’t explore the possibilities. Some apps are fun games, some bring information to the tip of your fingers, some track medical history, and others are just wacky. There are over one million apps to choose from, and good news- most of them are free! Below we are outlined some of the best apps for seniors to make their lives easier and their days better:

1.  Symple: As the name implies- this app makes things a lot simpler! Symple allows you to log any symptoms or feelings. For example if you have recently been experiencing frequent headaches, log them into Symple's easy to use interface each time. This can make it easier for your doctor to diagnose any issues, as well as discover any links and or patterns.

2. Healthtap: An app that is filled with valuable health information. Got a health question? Open up Healthtap on your iPhone and find questions answered by over 50,000 doctors, all organized into specialties and categories. Not only that but the app includes daily health tips that are valuable for a long life.

3.  Eyereader: Tired of carrying a magnifier around to help you read small print in the market, restaurant, and almost everywhere? Eyereader is definitely the app for you! This app enlarges text and provides light, which is perfect to use on a restaurant menu.

4. Lumosity: The app best known to train your memory and attention without boring the user. Lumosity was designed by neuroscientists, and it creates a personalized brain “workout”. This is all done by playing entertaining games and solving puzzles. Not only has it been proven to maintain cognitive function, but improve cognitive function as well!

5. Silent Bodyguard: Caught in a scary or dangerous situation? Need help? Silent Bodyguard sends out an emergency message with the user’s GPS coordinates to preselected phone contacts, facebook or twitter contacts, as well as email addresses. The app itself is discrete in a way that it does not look like you are calling for help. Silent Bodyguard can be a potentially life saving app and worth the download!