{"id":150126,"date":"2023-01-04T15:00:42","date_gmt":"2023-01-04T19:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stluciatimes.com\/?p=150126"},"modified":"2023-01-11T15:43:00","modified_gmt":"2023-01-11T19:43:00","slug":"did-you-know-your-body-loses-up-to-8-percent-of-water-on-a-flight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stluciatimes.com\/150126\/2023\/01\/did-you-know-your-body-loses-up-to-8-percent-of-water-on-a-flight\/","title":{"rendered":"Did you know your body loses up to 8 percent of water on a flight?"},"content":{"rendered":"
It’s no secret that flying can take a toll on your body. From jetlag to dehydration, there are many factors that can contribute to a feeling of general discomfort during and after a flight. One issue that is often overlooked, however, is the loss of water from the body during a flight.<\/p>\n
According to a study published in the Journal of Environmental and Public Health, the average person loses up to 8 percent of their body weight in water during a flight (1). This is due to a combination of factors, including the dry air in the cabin and the decrease in humidity.<\/p>\n
The dry air in the cabin can cause the mucous membranes in the body to become dry and inflamed, leading to dehydration (2). This can lead to a variety of unpleasant symptoms, such as dry skin and eyes, a scratchy throat, and even nosebleeds (3).<\/p>\n
In addition to the dry air, the decrease in humidity during a flight can also contribute to dehydration. Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air, and a low humidity level can cause the body to lose moisture faster (4).<\/p>\n
So what can you do to prevent dehydration during a flight? Here are a few tips:<\/p>\n
By following these simple tips, you can help to prevent dehydration and keep your body feeling its best during and after a flight.<\/p>\n
References:<\/strong><\/p>\n It’s no secret that flying can take a toll on your body. From jetlag to dehydration, there are many factors that can contribute to a feeling of general discomfort during and after a flight. One issue that is often overlooked, however, is the loss of water from the body during a flight. According to a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":150452,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"Did you know your body loses up to 8 percent of water on a flight? [FROM OUR SPECIAL SECTION - TRAVEL TANGO]","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[2,12,29,49],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n