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Do You Drink Enough Water?

Do you drink enough water? The chances are you don’t.

We each need 8 to 10 glasses of water every day depending on body mass, how much exercise we do and what climate we live in. But even so, most of us struggle to get enough water into our bodies.

Water is essential to get our bodies to work. Our bodies are made up of about 70% water. Our brains are made up of even more – around 77 %.

We can live for weeks without food but without water, we can only live a few days.

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Link Between Obese Girls and Poor Academic Results: How Can You Help Your Child Lose Weight

A recent study has revealed a link between obese girls and lower academic grades compared to those girls of a healthier weight.

The study was conducted on 6000 girls and focused on girls aged 11, 13 and 16.  The average grade for girls of this age is C but for girls in the obese category the average fell to D. Researchers published their findings in the International Journal of Obesity.

Obesity is an increasing problem in the UK and a concern for more and more parents.
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