Drinking Enough Water

OverviewWhy is it important to drink enough water?Water keeps every part of your body working properly. It helps your body flush wastes and stay at the right temperature. It can help prevent kidney stones and constipation.You lose water throughout the day—through your breath, sweat, urine, and bowel movements. If you live in a hot climate, you lose even more fluid.You need to replace this lost fluid to stay healthy. If you don't get enough water, you could become dehydrated. If you get very dehydrated, your body no longer has enough fluid to get blood to your organs. This is dangerous.What is the right amount of water to drink each day?A common recommendation is to drink six to eight 250 mL (8 fl oz) glasses of water or other fluid every day. But some adults may need more or less. It depends on how healthy you are, how much you exercise, and how hot and dry the climate is.Most healthy people get enough fluid through the beverages they normally drink each day. You also get water through...