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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?
Should I worry about drinking too much water
Drinking too much water is rarely a problem for healthy, well-nourished adults. Athletes occasionally may drink too much water in an attempt to prevent dehydration during long or intense exercise. When you drink too much water, your kidneys can't get rid of the excess water. The sodium content of your blood becomes diluted. This is called hyponatremia and it can be life-threatening.
