Water’s vital role in human health - Wellness Wednesday

Our whole body works better when we’re hydrated –everything from brain function and skin health to digestive function and energy levels.

But freshwater, which we use for things like drinking, washing and agriculture, is scarce – and getting scarcer. Around 2.2 billion people, more than a quarter of the world’s population, don’t have easy access to enough water. This crisis is becoming worse through the double whammy of climate change and rising demand from a growing population and changing food requirements.

Conserving water is everyone’s concern

At Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, our goal of protecting lives goes hand in hand with protecting our planet. We’re firmly committed to saving water and being as sustainable as we can in everything we do.

World Water Day, on 22 March this year, was created to raise awareness of the worldwide water crisis. Every government, company and organisation needs to step up to the challenge – and each one of us can do our bit, too.

Here are some easy ways you can help save water:

Don’t let taps run while you brush your teeth
Take shorter showers or shallow baths
Catch rainwater in a water butt
Fix leaks in pipework and plumbing
Eat seasonally, cut down on meat and dairy, and waste less food
Use a broom rather than a hose to clean driveways and patios
Never water the garden in the heat of the day, as most will just evaporate

Water is vital to human survival, so it’s essential to find better ways to use, manage and conserve this precious resource. We can all make a difference.

References

1 in 3 people globally do not have access to safe drinking water – UNICEF, WHO, accessed on 19th March 2021, https://www.who.int/news/item/18-06-2019-1-in-3-people-globally-do-not-have-access-to-safe-drinking-water-unicef-who
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The Eatwell Guide, NHS, accessed on 19th March 2021, https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/the-eatwell-guide/
7 Science-Based Health Benefits of Drinking Enough Water, Healthline, accessed on 19th March 2021, https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/7-health-benefits-of-water
Fifteen benefits of drinking water, MedicalNewsToday, accessed on 19th March 2021, https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/290814
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13 best ways to save water, Friends of the Earth, accessed on 19th March 2021, https://friendsoftheearth.uk/sustainable-living/13-best-ways-save-water
25 ways to save water, Volusia County Folrida, accessed on 19th March 2021, https://www.volusia.org/services/growth-and-resource-management/environmental-management/natural-resources/water-conservation/25-ways-to-save-water.stml
How can I save water?, Cambridge Water Company, accessed on 19th March 2021, https://www.cambridge-water.co.uk/household/saving-water/how-can-i-save-water#athome

Introducing Wellness Wednesdays

Life can move at quite a pace. And sometimes we can become so focused on what’s urgent that we overlook what’s really important.

Nothing matters more than our physical and mental health. In today’s demanding world taking proper care of ourselves enables us to fulfil our potential, pursue our passions, and be there for our families, friends, and colleagues.

As a proudly purpose-led organisation we are committed to doing the right thing, from our comprehensive and diverse sustainability programme to our engagement with the communities in which we operate.

So today we are delighted to announce the launch of Wellness Wednesdays. Each day at Ortho we commit our collective energies to enhancing and protecting the lives of others. We now aim to bring this thinking, and its benefits, closer to home, and promote a greater focus on self-care for all of our colleagues.

Each week we will take a fresh and invigorating perspective on how we can better look after ourselves, from diet and exercise to relaxation and the management of stress. Our hope is to provide clear, simple and practical steps towards a healthier body and mind.

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