Drinking water in favor of other liquids has been directly linked to specific changes to not only the human body, but the mind. Per the aforementioned Google search, one medical article after another, from Healthline.com to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov), extols the virtues of drinking water. Even caffeinated drinks — such as coffee and soda — can contribute to your daily water intake. From WebMD.com’s “6 Reasons to Drink Water“: Apparently, the old suggestion to drink eight glasses a day was nothing more than a guideline, not based on scientific evidence. The consensus among all parties seems to be drinking water is highly healthy and even necessary, but there is no scientific standard to recommend a specific daily allowance.

Source: The Guardian April 24, 2022 15:54 UTC