By now, we should all be aware of how vital it is to stay hydrated at all times, but apparently this excellent advice is falling on deaf ears all over the UK. In fact, according to a recent survey taken by the RNLI, a massive 89% of the population are still not taking on enough fluids throughout the day. Women and Men The survey shows that women are ahead of their male counterparts with 13% drinking absolutely no water during the day, men have fallen behind with this unhealthy habit and hit a worrying 20%! Their age is also a significant feature in the same survey with the over 55s admitting that almost 25% of them never take water on-board during the day. When you consider that the typical human is actually made up from around of the good stuff, is it little reckless to go through life ignoring the need to keep topping up on a regular basis? With water making up an even more vital 75% of a typical infant's body weight, let's try and ensure our young fathers and mothers get with the program sooner rather than later because the future is in hands of this somewhat vulnerable demographic. RNLI H2only Challenge The RNLI should be commended for their good work because they have taken it upon themselves to challenge the good people of the UK with regards to their water drinking habits in a very proactive fashion. The RNLI H2only challenge is all about raising awareness and funding in order to remedy this surprising shortfall in knowledge and facilities to combat dehydration. As well as some very cool and informative fact sheets, the challenge is a way to raise funds by a variety of activities that help participants learn and make healthier decisions as a part of their everyday routine. Water Alarms from Water Coolers Direct If the findings of the RNLI survey have shown us anything, it is that we need some timely reminders of when we need to take on more water. This is exactly what the WCD Drink Alarm is all about! You can download this fantastic app onto your iPhone, iPad or Desktop for absolutely nothing and the benefits are there for all to see! Once you dial in your personal details, you'll get an assessment that keeps you instep with your recommended daily water intake requirements. This handy app will remind you every time that you should be topping up and will ensure that you never miss those all-important daily targets. We lead busy lives but that is no excuse for struggling through the day due to rehydration issues, So think smart, stay healthy and download the WCD Drink Alarm right now!