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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).

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