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Hydration anchors
A glass of water attached to things you already do, rather than a daily target you'll forget.
About 1 minutes
Daily
How to do it
- 1One glass on waking, one with each meal, one when you finish work.
- 2Keep a filled glass where you actually sit.
What the evidence says
Drinking to thirst is enough for most healthy adults. Water will not transform skin, but being under-hydrated does make most people feel worse.
Be careful if
- •If you have a kidney or heart condition, follow the fluid guidance you've been given.
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