Dr. Brian Hoeflinger, MD

09/27/2025

09/26/2025

Why Water Matters for the Brain 🧠

Your brain is like a high-performance engine. Just as a car can’t run without oil, your brain can’t work properly without water. Water helps with:

- Energy and focus: Water allows brain cells to communicate through electrical signals. Even slight dehydration can make you feel tired, sluggish, or foggy.

-Memory and learning: Proper hydration supports the hippocampus, the brain’s memory center, helping you process and recall information more easily.

-Mood regulation: Studies show dehydration can increase irritability, anxiety, and stress. A hydrated brain is a calmer, more balanced brain.

- Waste removal: While you sleep, your brain uses water as part of the Glymphatic System to flush out toxins and waste products.
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In short, water is not optional. It’s the fuel that keeps your brain firing on all cylinders.

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09/26/2025

Hydration and Your Brain Health

Did you know that your brain is made up of about 75% water?

That's right, more than half of the organ that controls your thoughts, movements, and emotions depends on proper hydration to function well. Yet, many of us walk around mildly dehydrated every day without realizing it.

Hydration is one of those simple but powerful factors you can control daily that directly impacts how sharp, alert, and healthy your brain feels.

In this newsletter, we’ll look at why hydration matters for brain health, what happens when you don’t get enough water, and simple strategies you can start using today.

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09/25/2025

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