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How much water should you really drink every day?

Zakiyah Ebrahim

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The eight glasses of water a day recommendation is unlikely to be based on scientific evidence.

The eight glasses of water a day recommendation is unlikely to be based on scientific evidence.

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Water is key to survival: while we can survive without food for up to 1-2 months, a person can survive without water for around three days.

As explained by Medical News Today, without water, your body is unable to function correctly and will slowly stop working.

READ MORE | Diets worldwide have not gotten much healthier in the last 30 years - global study

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