{"591933":{"#nid":"591933","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Stay Hydrated Georgia Tech ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ETemperatures continue to rise in Atlanta,\u0026nbsp;it\u0026#39;s important to focus on staying hydrated to maintain your overall health and well-being.\u0026nbsp;Your body depends on water to survive. Every\u0026nbsp;cell,\u0026nbsp;tissue, and\u0026nbsp;organ\u0026nbsp;in your body needs water to work properly. For example, your body uses water to maintain its temperature, remove waste, and lubricate your joints.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow Much is Enough?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYou should drink water every day. Most people have been told they should drink 6 to 8, 8-ounce glasses of water each day. That is a reasonable goal. However, different people need different amounts of water to stay hydrated. Most healthy people can stay well hydrated by drinking water and other fluids whenever they feel thirsty. For some people, fewer than 8 glasses may be enough. Other people may need more than 8 glasses each day. If you are concerned that you are not drinking enough water, check your\u0026nbsp;urine. If your urine is usually colorless or light yellow, you are well hydrated. If your urine is a dark yellow or amber color, you may be dehydrated.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIf staying hydrated is difficult for you, here are some tips that can help:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EKeep a bottle of water with you during the day. To reduce your costs, carry a reusable water bottle and fill it with tap water.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EIf you don\u0026rsquo;t like the taste of plain water, try adding a slice of lemon or lime to your drink.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EDrink water before, during, and after a workout.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWhen you\u0026rsquo;re feeling hungry, drink water. Thirst is often confused with hunger. True hunger will not be satisfied by drinking water. Drinking water may also contribute to a healthy weight-loss plan. Some research suggests that drinking water can help you feel full.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EIf you have trouble remembering to drink water, drink on a schedule. For example, drink water when you wake up, at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and when you go to bed. Or, drink a small glass of water at the beginning of each hour.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EDrink water when you go to a restaurant. It will keep you hydrated, and it\u0026rsquo;s free.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAdequate hydration is essential to your overall health and well-being. Learn more about how much water your body really needs to stay hydrated during the\u0026nbsp;hot Atlanta summer.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Adequate hydration is essential to your overall health and well-being."}],"uid":"27649","created_gmt":"2017-05-19 17:19:21","changed_gmt":"2017-05-19 17:21:55","author":"Christine Kapurch","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2017-05-19T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2017-05-19T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"587974":{"id":"587974","type":"image","title":"Hydration ","body":null,"created":"1488208798","gmt_created":"2017-02-27 15:19:58","changed":"1488208798","gmt_changed":"2017-02-27 15:19:58","alt":"","file":{"fid":"224081","name":"Waternewsletterimage.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Waternewsletterimage.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Waternewsletterimage.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":202998,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Waternewsletterimage.jpg?itok=j1VwABoD"}}},"media_ids":["587974"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthywater\/drinking\/nutrition\/","title":"Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) "},{"url":"http:\/\/health.gatech.edu\/home","title":"Stamps Health Services "}],"groups":[{"id":"428961","name":"Health and Well-Being"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"166906","name":"Stamps"},{"id":"12533","name":"health promotion"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}