Ways Than You Think
Sweating isn’t the only way you lose water.
Your body also loses fluid through urine, breathing, and bowel movements. Illness can increase these losses considerably.
Vomiting and diarrhea, for example, can cause rapid fluid loss. Fever and heavy sweating can also increase the amount of water your body needs.
That’s why staying hydrated can become especially important when you’re sick.
Do You Need Exactly Eight Glasses a Day?
You’ve probably heard the familiar advice to drink eight glasses of water every day.
But hydration needs aren’t
