How Much Water Should You Drink Every Day?

How to Get Enough Water. Some specialists encourage you to drink no fewer than 8 glasses (or half a gallon) of water a day, and others are sure that you need to drink constantly and as much as your body can accommodate. Some people claim that you need to drink only the amount of water that your body demands. So, how much water do you really need to stay healthy? Let’s find it out together. 

SUMMARY
-When you are born, your body is comprised of 75% water. As you grow older and become an adult, this number becomes a bit smaller: 60%.
-The Institute of Medicine recommends that women drink no less than 72 oz of water a day, which equals 9 cups. As for men, they need more water: 104 oz (or 13 cups) a day. 
-If you don't get enough water, your body temperature won't stay within its normal range. Your joints won't be lubricated and cushioned. Your body waste won't be able to leave your body through sweat, urine, and bowel movements. Even your spine will end up unprotected.  
-Your body will simply stop functioning without water. Every single cell needs this liquid to work and live. 
-Too much water in your body dilutes electrolytes in the blood. As a result, sodium levels go down. This condition is called hyponatremia.
-Buy a cool water bottle, and carry it with you wherever you go. If you have problems with the taste of ordinary water (or the absence of a taste), try to drink carbonated water. Add fruit to your water bottle.