Many offices have at least one water cooler installation, regardless of their size.
For the most part, the reason is self-explanatory; people need to drink regular fluids when working, and a water cooler is more efficient than looking for a tap or buying bottled water from a machine.
However, having a water cooler brings about far more benefits than convenience. It can even make workers healthier and more productive.
Here are some of the ways drinking water helps with productivity.
Hydration Helps Brain Function
Our body is primarily made from water, and even slight changes to our hydration levels can sometimes have a tremendous effect on the function of different parts of our body.
Several studies have taken place focusing on mild dehydration in both men and women, which showed that even a small amount of fluid loss can cause impaired concentration, fatigue, anxiety, poorer memory and increased frequency of headaches.
Water Prevents Headaches
Dehydration can have a range of mental and physical side effects, with an increase in painful headaches being a mix of both and stopping an employee from focusing and giving their all.
Studies have found that water can not only relieve headaches but stop them from happening in the first place, which means that ready access to clean, refreshing water can help reduce pain and increase productivity.
Water Helps People Lose Weight
Water helps to reduce a person’s appetite, helping them to eat less during the day and burn more calories, helping to reduce the risk of long-term weight gain.
As well as this it can help avoid other painful conditions such as kidney stones and stomach cramps.