Severe gum disease can cause your gums to start pulling away from your teeth. You may also form pockets between your teeth and gums and develop infections, cavities and even begin to lose your teeth. Poor oral health can lead to heart disease, kidney disease and even stroke. Many people may be surprised to know that gum disease and oral health can be negatively affected by having diabetes. On the flip side, poor oral health can lead to poor glucose control and eventually diabetes. Essentially, understanding the link between diabetes and oral health can help a person maintain proper oral health. This is necessary in order to stay healthy and keep diabetes at bay or under control.

The human body is made up of between 50 to 75 percent water based on sex and body type. Our brain is made up of 85% water. Staying hydrated is one of the most important things we can do as all of our organs depend on it whether we're being active or not. The Mayo Clinic has found that the average water intake for a man is 3 liters.  But staying hydrated and not being thirsty isn't the only benefit, your overall health can improve by drinking enough water.