Dying of Thirst

Curing the epidemic of dehydration that is leaving us prone to illness takes more than water

Our modern, urban lifestyles leave us stressed and anxious, which increases our body’s demand for fluid, all while dry indoor air dehydrates us further. shutterstock

It’s always been clear that water is essential to life. But science is still discovering new levels to this very deep relationship.

By weight, an average adult human can be up to 60 percent water (children up to 75 percent).