This is what not drinking enough water will do to your health and wellbeing
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Staying hydrated is a simple – but incredibly important – task.
By Camilla Foster
Hydration is a very important, but often overlooked, part of your health.
Water is essential for our bodies to function properly and the impact of not drinking enough water extends beyond mere thirst.
Many of us unknowingly fall short of our daily hydration needs.
What’s more, the impact of not drinking enough water affects everything from digestion to skin health, energy levels, and even cognitive function.
Here are five critical ways inadequate hydration can harm your health, highlighting why staying properly hydrated should be a key focus for both your physical health and overall wellbeing.
1. Dry skin
Insufficient hydration can lead to dry skin.
‘With a lower water intake, our skin can become dehydrated, making us susceptible to dry, itchy, and cracked skin,’ explains Dr Kim Goldin, senior GP and health assessment doctor at Nuffield Health. ‘This, in turn, can exacerbate an underlying skin conditio...
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