Proper hydration has been a long-standing health rule, but have you ever wondered why?

For those reasons and more, staying wellhydratedis great for your health.

Areview in the January 2019 issue ofNutrientsdetails some of these findings.

13 Smart Water Bottles, Apps, and Other Devices to Help You Stay Hydrated

Water can also factor into the achievement ofweight lossgoals.

In practice, Ive found that a little self-check-in of Have I had enough to drink today?

can be a game changer for so many clients who often mistake thirst for hunger, London says.

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They also don’t feel extra thirsty, so they dont have that internal cue to drink more water.

If thats you, you might need a little help.

Of course, you dont need all of them.

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Andrews suggests exploring those that interest you and trying the one that fits most readily into your life.

I really like a simple stainless steel water bottle that marks your progress, like HidrateSpark.

These are simple and nonintrusive, and dont contribute to the burden of plastic pollution, says Andrews.

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that fills up with water.

with how much water you did (or didnt) drink.

It is rated 4.8 on theApp Storeand 4.6 onGoogle Play.

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Every two hours, the bottle turns on that self-cleaning function, making its contents safer and tastier.

Insulated, it keeps water cold for 24 hours or hot for 12 hours.

Users love the sound quality, too.

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The coil design allows the bottle to collapse to hold just 8 oz and stand at 4.8 inches.

Unlike many reusable bottles, its silicone material makes it dishwasher-safe.

It is rated 4.6 onGoogle Play.

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Its way more convenient than filling up an entire pitcher for your fridge.

To keep things interesting, create new combinations every day.

If youre not a water drinker, this may be the first time youll actually be stoked to sip.

ulla smart reminder

Small pockets allow you to carry your keys.

Every time you should sip, the Ulla blinks.

Its also available in a variety of cute colors and cheeky designs (like Dont be a cactus).

Hydros

In fact, the 64 oz pitcher filters tap water in about a minute.

Yeti Makes On-the-Go Hydration a Breeze

These days, you never leave the house without your water bottle.

But even good bottles can leak, which makes hydrating challenging on the go.

yeti water bottle

Thats where these Yeti bottles come in.

The company has two models that are perfect, depending on your need.

TheYeti Rambleris an 18- to 64 oz insulated bottle when you like your H2O chilly.

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Open Water comes in 12- to 16 oz aluminum cans and bottles.

Karma Water Hydration Kit Adds Flavor to Your Sip

The companys line of probiotic waters are loved on Amazon.

Their newest product is the Hydration Kit, which provides a four-week supply of functional and flavored waters.

karma water kit

But for a sweet, low-cal option, this can hit the spot.)

She was previously an assistant editor atPreventionwhere she wrote monthly science-based beauty news items and feature stories.

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