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HOW MUCH  WATER SHOULD I CONSUME ON A DAILY BASIS? By Roberto R. Díaz Blanco To prevent dehydration, drink plenty of water throughout the day. What amount of water should you drink on a daily basis? When the temperature outside soars, you know how important it is to drink enough water. Staying hydrated is a daily essential, regardless of the weather. Unfortunately, many of us, particularly the elderly, do not drink enough water. "Thirst in older people is not as great as it was when they were younger. This could be a problem if they're using a diuretic or another drug that causes fluid loss "Dr. Julian Seifter, a kidney specialist and associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, agrees. The advantages of drinking water Water ensures the proper functioning of all the body's systems. Water fulfills a number of functions, such as: transporting nutrients and oxygen to the cells. eliminating bacteria from the bladder,  aiding digestion and preventing constipa

HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR LIFE  IN LEESS THAN 30 MINUTES? By Roberto R. Díaz Blanco Making a great action doesn’t have to be the only way to improve your life. Instead, it’s something you can work on all the time—and it usually boils down to the little things you do on a daily basis. I understand that with work, family, and bills to pay, no one has all the time in the world to think about self-improvement and personal growth. So let's start with only 30 minutes a week. That’s all there is to it—I’m sure you’re paying attention now. What I’m asking is that you attempt one (or two, or five, or all) of these things to see whether they help you become a better “you”, whether that means raising your confidence, reducing stress, developing deeper relationships, or becoming a healthier person. 1. Cultivate mindfulness I'm sure you're weary of hearing from your (recently) yoga-crazed mother that you should "absolutely try meditation." However, because it does not require years