Health & Lifestyle

Drinking Water Wisely

A closer look at hydration myths, real water needs and the dangers of drinking too much during endurance sports.

C110 min

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1We are often told that everyone must drink eight glasses of water every single day.

2In fact this famous rule has surprisingly little scientific evidence to support it at all.

3Our water needs depend on our body size the weather and how active we are.

4Food also provides a large share of our daily water intake especially fruit and soup.

5Tea and coffee count as well despite the old belief that they always dehydrate us.

6The clearest sign of good hydration is urine that is a pale straw yellow colour.

7Feeling slightly thirsty from time to time is perfectly normal and does not mean we are in danger.

8Drinking extremely large amounts of water in a short time can actually be harmful to the body.

9Some marathon runners have fallen seriously ill because they drank too much during long races.

10The sensible advice is simple drink when you feel thirsty and eat a balanced diet.

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