Does being hydrated make you a better person?

Confidence, generosity and productivity: A new study shows the various ways water intake affects work quality, relationships and mood.

According to a recent poll of 2,000 Americans, commissioned by Brio Water for National Drinking Water Week, and conducted by Talker Research, people who are hydrated on a regular basis are more receptive to constructive criticism compared to those who are dehydrated (33% vs. 22%).

Coincidentally (or not) hydrated Americans are also more likely to help a co-worker in need (45%) than dehydrated Americans (40%).

The survey split respondents between those who are properly hydrated on a regular day (68%), those who said they’re typically dehydrated (10%) and those who placed themselves somewhere in the middle (22%).