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Drink 8 Glasses of Water a Day: You don’t need to count cups
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drink eight glasses of water a day you
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don't need to count
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cups the age-old advice to drink eight
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glasses of water a day is a
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well-intentioned guideline but it's not
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always the most accurate measure of
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hydration while staying hydrated is
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crucial for our health obsessing over
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hitting a specific cup count can
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actually be counterproductive and
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stressful the truth is everyone's
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hydration needs are
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different factors like climate activity
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level have health conditions an even
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diet can influence how much water your
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body
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requires instead of rigidly sticking to
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a numerical Target it's far more
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beneficial to listen to your body's cues
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and focus on overall fluid
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intake signs your body needs more
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fluids thirst the most obvious signal
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pay attention to it dark yellow urine
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lighter colored urine usually indicates
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good
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hydration dry mouth or sticky saliva
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these are signs your body is losing
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fluids fatigue or dizziness dehydration
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can impact energy
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levels headache dehydration is a common
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trigger for
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headaches Beyond water expanding your
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hydration
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Horizons water is the Cornerstone of
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hydration but other Beverages and foods
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can contribute to your fluid
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intake fruits and vegetables watermelon
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cucumber straw strawberries and spinach
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are all naturally high in water
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content herbal teas and unsweetened
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juices these offer hydration and
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potential health
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benefits broths and soups these are a
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great way to get fluids and
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electrolytes milk and other dairy
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products these contribute to your
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overall fluid
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intake tips for staying hydrated without
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counting
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cups carry a reusable water bottle
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having it with you in encourages sipping
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throughout the day set reminders use
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your phone or a smartwatch to prompt you
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to drink water
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regularly make water more appealing add
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slices of cucumber lemon or berries to
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enhance the
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flavor drink water before during and
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after
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exercise pay attention to your body
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signals don't wait until you're thirsty
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to
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drink the bottom line while the take
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glasses Mantra is a helpful starting
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point it's more important to be mindful
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of your individual needs and listen to
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your body prioritize diverse fluid
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intake including water fruits vegetables
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and other
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beverages focus on feeling hydrated and
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energized rather than getting caught up
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in a rigid numerical
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Target by adopting a flexible and
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mindful approach to hydration you can
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support your overall health and
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well-being in a healthy and sustainable
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way
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