Water— To Your Health

Hydration is vital for your body and your brain

- Marissa Laliberte and Lindsay Tigar

STUDIES SHOW THAT drinking enough water fends off health problems from head to toe. How much water depends on many factors: your weight, the climate where you live, how often you exercise. The old rule of thumb of eight, 8-ounce glasses a day is not a bad place to start.

The clearest sign that you’re well hydrated is transparent yellow or pale urine. If yours is a darker yellow, you probably need to drink more water. An even better gauge may be how you feel. Water can be a potent elixir for your mind and body. Here’s a look at the ways being well hydrated can help your health.

YOU’LL HAVE LOTS OF ENERGY