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Drinking water is important to maintain good health. When we were a kid in school, we learned that each molecule of water is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. What you may not have learned is how much water you need in order to be healthy.

Your body is made up of about 60 to 70 percent water. Your blood is mostly water, and your muscles, lungs, and brain all contain a lot of water also. Your body needs water to regulate body temperature and to provide the means for nutrients to travel to all your organs.

You have to continue to provide water to your body, because you lose water through urination and sweating. When you are very active, you lose more water than average. You should consume more water when you are on medications, drink alcohol, or sweat, because these things deplete the water in your body faster than normal.

It is important to keep your body hydrated with water to avoid mild dehydration. Some of the symptoms of mild dehydration are chronic pains in joints and muscles, lower back pain, headaches and constipation. A strong odor to your urine, along with a yellow or amber color indicates that you may not be getting enough water.

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