The weather has been anything but predictable lately. We’ve already experienced the third heatwave of the summer with amber alerts issued across the country. June was the warmest month in England on record and forecasters are predicting above-average temperatures in the weeks ahead, even when combined with thunderstorms.
The warmer-than-usual weather brings with it a rise in heat-related illnesses, and one of the often underestimated culprits is dehydration. Surprisingly common, dehydration affects 79% of UK adults regularly according to new research by electrolyte brand Humantra. Not drinking enough water is likely to be a contributing factor - and interestingly, almost a third (30%) of UK adults drink less than a litre of water each day - or don’t drink any at all.
