Water molecules were formed in interstellar clouds and came to Earth after the Big Bang. Water has long been taken for granted as being cheap and abundant, but global threats to its quality and availability are reframing water as a finite resource in need of close regulation. Around the world, people and societies are suffering from water scarcity and water pollution.
However, efforts to provide the world with clean and accessible water are made when people try to determine how much water is actually worth. A healthy and rich environment is essential to provide the ecosystem services that support our economy, provide us with a good quality of life and provide resilience to changes in climate. In some countries around the world two out of five women still walk long distances each day to collect water.
Traditionally bridges have been used as a way for water crossing. Nowadays they are considered a short way to reach a destination, and therefore bridges are a way to overcome obstacles.
Inspired by the view of the two bridges, this cache focuses on the aspect on water intake hydration.
Our brains depend on proper hydration to function optimally. Brain cells require a delicate balance between water and various elements to operate, and when you lose too much water, that balance is disrupted. Your brain cells lose efficiency.
Are you drinking enough water daily? You need water, not only for your physical health but for your mental health as well. In fact, studies show that drinking lots of water can boost your mood and alter your emotions.
Keeping the body hydrated helps the heart more easily pump blood through the blood vessels to the muscles. And, it helps the muscles work efficiently.
Dehydration can be a serious condition that can lead to problems ranging from swollen feet or a headache to life-threatening illnesses such as heat stroke.
For most people, water is the best thing to drink to stay hydrated. Sources of water also include food, such fruits and vegetables which contain a high percentage of water. Sports drinks with electrolytes, may be useful for people doing high intensity, vigorous exercise in very hot weather, though they tend to be high in added sugars and calories.
Take the following quiz to find out more about the Organ that keeps you hydrated:
Q.1. Which organ removes waste from blood?
H) Heart
I) Lungs
G) Eyes
K) Kidneys
Q.2. What's kidneys No. 1 job?
I) Get rid of waste
G) Keep you hydrated
K) Control your temperature
Q.3. Each kidney is about the size of:
C) A kidney bean
D) A fist
E) A football
Q.4. About how much blood do they filter every day?
L) 1 gallon
M) 50 quarts
N) 200 quarts
Q.5. If this happens, something may be wrong with your kidneys:
D) Constipation
E) Peeing a lot
F) A barky cough
FIND THE CORRECT ANSWER