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Katie MacBride

Do you need 8 glasses of water a day? Hydration scientists demystify the number


As summer heats up, there are more opportunities for spending time in the sun. But soaking up its rays also means you might dehydrate more quickly. You’ve probably all heard we should be getting eight glasses of water a day, but is that true? How much H2O do you actually need?

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