The US National Library of Medicine has discovered a great test that anyone can use to find out if their body is hydrated enough or not.
Experts recommend drinking at least six glasses of water a day, but many people don't stick to this rule.
As the warm weather is gradually approaching, and with it the heat, doctors are drawing more and more attention to the importance of fluid intake for the normal functioning of the body.
A water deficit can have a negative impact on our health, making us tired and weak, in some cases causing dizziness and headaches. It also affects skin elasticity, which is especially important for women.
To check if you're drinking enough water, the United States National Library of Medicine has revealed how to perform a simple test that reveals whether the body is hydrated enough.
All you have to do is pull the skin on the back of your hand with the help of your thumb and forefinger. Hold for a few seconds and release. If the skin springs back immediately after release, it is a sign that you are hydrated enough. Otherwise, the skin is showing that you need to increase your water intake.
According to the NLM, the elastic tension of the tissue reveals the elasticity of the skin, as well as the ability of the skin to change shape and return to its normal state.
Skin with normal tension is able to instantly change shape, while skin with weak tension takes time to return to its normal state.
Besides this test, another indicator of hydration can be the color of your urine. If it is transparent and odorless, your water intake is satisfactory. But if it is dark yellow or has a strong smell, you need to increase your intake as soon as possible, reports Beauty and Health.
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