Another easy yet important activity to do in the morning is to drink water. Dehydration can cause problems in the blood, which makes it vitally important to drink water on these hot summer days.
Professor Whiteley said: “Because we sweat throughout the night when we’re asleep, it is helpful to drink a large glass of water first thing in the morning when you wake up, especially if you enjoy a cup of coffee or tea to get you going. The water or juice will help balance the dehydrating effect of the caffeine.”
Dehydration, Professor Whiteley added, changes the “composition” of our blood and causes it to become more concentrated.
Concentrated blood is thicker and less easily able to travel through blood vessels. How hydrated your body is can of course be measured by the colour of your urine.
The darker it is, the more water you need. “If it is dark yellow, you need more water. If it is colourless, you are drinking too much and will probably feel sweaty. Light straw coloured urine is optimal,” said Professor Whiteley.
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