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4 Ways to Know if You’re Well Hydrated — or Not
There’s no set rule for how much water each person needs a day, so here are ways to monitor your hydration.
Written by Marisa Taylor Karas | Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Published on April 7, 2023You may have heard that adults should drink eight glasses of water a day, but this is not necessarily true for everyone. In this video, learn ways to monitor if you’re drinking enough fluids to help reduce your risk of dehydration.
You can read more about dehydration and its symptoms here.
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