Instructions
1. Water, water, water! Drink 8 to 10 glasses a day as the bare minimum - drink more on warmer days and when exercising.
2. Don't use thirst as an indicator for staying hydrated. If you wait until you're thirsty to drink, you're already dehydrated. Furthermore, drink more than until you thirst no more.
3. Choose your beverages wisely. Alcohol and caffeinated beverages such as coffee and some teas and soft drinks will only increase the effects of dehydration.
4. Fill up on sports drinks when taking on athletic activities - sports drinks replaces not only fluids lost when sweating but also important electrolytes that are excreted when you sweat.
5. Prepare for a sports activity by drinking about a pint of water 2 hours before. Continue to drink throughout the activity: 6 to 12 ounces every 15 to 20 minutes.
6. On those warmer days, take plenty of breaks from your daily activities to get in the shade and drink plenty of fluids.
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