Hydration hacks: When, and how much water should you really drink?

It’s not just how much you drink—when you drink matters, too. Certain times of day can maximise water’s benefits and support your body’s natural rhythm. [iStockphoto]

We all know drinking water is good for us. It is practically the golden rule of healthy living.

Most of us aim to tick off the usual ‘seven to eight glasses a day’, which works out to around 1.5 to two litres of water daily, according to the UK’s National Health Service (NHS).