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The Right Way to Hydrate

How much water to drink, and three big myths about dehydration.

June 2011 Issue
Myth No. 1: You need to drink eight glasses a day to stay hydrated.
When researchers from the University of Pennsylvania attempted to track down the studies behind this recommendation, they couldn't find anything. It's an old wives' tale.

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