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How to know you are drinking too much water

How to know you are taking too much water (Photo: iStock)

Humans can survive longer without food, but when it comes to water, it is a different story. Water is an extremely important part of our needs, as it is required to keep cells alive and for other essential functions.

Often the emphasis is on drinking enough water to avoid dehydration. It's recommended that adults drink around eight glasses of water, although this depends on factors such as your gender, age and daily physical activity.

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