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Water: How much should you drink every day?
Health benefits of water
Factors that influence water needs
Beyond the tap: Other sources of water
Staying safely hydrated
What about the advice to drink 8 glasses a day?
Should I worry about drinking too much water
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Why is drinking water so important?
What are the health benefits of water?
How much water do you need?
Exercise and water
Environment and daily water intake
Water and your health conditions
Water during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Is water the only option for staying hydrated?
Should I worry about drinking too much water?
How do I know if I'm drinking enough?
What kind of fluid should I drink?
Factors that influence water needs
Beyond the tap: Other sources of water
Staying safely hydrated
What about the advice to drink 8 glasses a day?
Should I worry about drinking too much water
Content
Why is drinking water so important?
What are the health benefits of water?
How much water do you need?
Exercise and water
Environment and daily water intake
Water and your health conditions
Water during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Is water the only option for staying hydrated?
Should I worry about drinking too much water?
How do I know if I'm drinking enough?
What kind of fluid should I drink?
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By Mayo Clinic Staff
How much water should you drink each day? It's a simple question with no easy answer.
Studies have recommended drinking different amounts over the years. But how much water a body needs may be different for each person. It depends on many things, including your health, age, how active you are, where you live and the weather.