Water benefits
How much water should you drink? Drink plenty of water throughout the day to avoid dehydration How much water should you drink a day? You probably know that it's important to drink plenty of fluids when the temperatures soar outside. But staying hydrated is a daily necessity, no matter what the thermometer says. Unfortunately, many of us aren't getting enough to drink, especially older adults. "Older people don't sense thirst as much as they did when they were younger. And that could be a problem if they're on a medication that may cause fluid loss, such as a diuretic," says Dr. Julian Seifter, a kidney specialist and associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. Benefits of drinking water carrying nutrients and oxygen to your cells. flushing bacteria from your bladder. aiding digestion. preventing constipation. normalizing blood pressure. stabilizing the heartbeat. cushioning joints. protecting organs and tissues. regulating ...