Drinking water not only quenches thirst but also makes your brain sharper

We’ve all heard that drinking water can boost metabolism, help with weight loss, and aid in detoxification, but have you ever heard that drinking water can also help boost brain power and help you score extra points on exams? A British research survey pointed out that when the human body is dehydrated, it is more difficult to concentrate and it will also affect mental performance. Therefore, drinking more water is one of the ways to keep the brain sharp.

Drinking water is a basic element for maintaining human health, and it can also help improve brain power and make reactions quicker. (Photo/From the British Daily Telegraph)

Drinking enough water can improve your exam performance

According to the British Daily Telegraph, the University of East London has conducted research on the relationship between water intake and brain power and academic performance. Among 447 psychology students, senior students who were accustomed to bringing water into the examination room performed significantly better in the examination, with an average increase of 4.8% in scores.

In addition, a study conducted by the University of Westminster asked 34 volunteers to stop drinking water the night before. Then, before the test, they were divided into groups and asked to eat cereal bars with a cup of water, or just eat cereal bars. The study tried to study the relationship between water and brain performance, and even whether water temperature would have an impact.

Water shortage warning: dizziness, irritability

Researcher Professor Caroline Edmonds pointed out that when the human body is dehydrated, it will experience headaches, dizziness, anxiety and irritability, which will naturally make it difficult to concentrate and mental performance will be even lower. This difference is particularly obvious among teenagers and students; adults have a more obvious improvement in their reaction level.

Drinking more water can also reduce appetite and help lose weight

Drinking water not only helps keep your mind clear, but is also the key to helping the body regulate its temperature and avoid heat stroke. It can also help with weight loss. Many people often feel hungry and want to eat at every turn. In fact, it is mostly because the body lacks water, which causes the brain to release hunger-like signals. Therefore, replenishing enough water can also avoid eating too much food and causing obesity.