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EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 8 MIN

Hydration: what you're getting wrong and how it affects everything else

from The Wellness Rhythm Show

Hosts Emma Sullivan and David Park debunk the "eight glasses a day" myth and explore what the latest research actually says about hydration — including how even mild dehydration affects mood, focus, and cognitive performance in ways most people don't realize. You'll learn why your thirst mechanism becomes less reliable with age, why morning water intake matters more than you think, and the specific, no-nonsense habits that actually move the needle.Follow The Wellness Rhythm Show:  ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWellnessRhythmShow  📖 Newsletter: https://thewellnessrhythmshow.substack.com  Powered by VoxCrea.AI

Hosts Emma Sullivan and David Park debunk the "eight glasses a day" myth and explore what the latest research actually says about hydration — including how even mild dehydration affects mood, focus, and cognitive performance in ways most people don't realize. You'll learn why your thirst mechanism becomes less reliable with age, why morning water intake matters more than you think, and the specific, no-nonsense habits that actually move the needle.Follow The Wellness Rhythm Show: ▶️ Yo...

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