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Reminder to Drink Water

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Gentle overlay reminder to hydrate every N minutes.

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Description from store Most knowledge-workers spend the bulk of their day in a browser window—coding, drafting proposals, analyzing dashboards, or doom-scrolling research papers. That single fact makes the browser the perfect place to anchor healthy micro-habits. A reminder-to-drink-water extension leverages the tab you stare at all day to nudge you toward better hydration. Below are the key benefits—physiological, cognitive, and practical—of installing one small plug-in that pings you for a sip every 30–60 minutes. Sustained Cognitive Performance Even mild dehydration—just 1–2 % loss of body mass in water—has been shown to impair short-term memory, attention span, and executive function. Natural Energy Boost Without More Caffeine A surprising chunk of what we label “fatigue” is dehydration masquerading as tiredness. Instead of reaching for a third coffee—or worse, a sugary energy drink—timely prompts encourage you to hydrate first. Re-establishing fluid balance improves cellular energy metabolism, which translates to more consistent energy levels and fewer jittery crashes. Eye-Strain Relief During Screen Marathons Staring at monitors dries the eyes. Adequate systemic hydration helps maintain tear-film quality, reducing itchiness, redness, and blurred vision. A water-reminder extension essentially bundles ocular health into your digital ergonomics toolkit, right alongside blue-light filters and 20-20-20 break timers. Supports Skin and Kidney Health Adequate water intake helps maintain skin elasticity and assists kidneys in flushing metabolic waste. Consistent browser reminders, therefore, feed into long-term health outcomes beyond the office chair—clearer skin, fewer headaches, and potentially lower risk of kidney stones.

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2025-05-15 / 1.1.4
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