
The importance of drinking water all year round
Our bodies are about 60 percent water in adulthood and as high as 65 to 75 percent in childhood, which means we need to drink a lot to stay healthy.
Our bodies are about 60 percent water in adulthood and as high as 65 to 75 percent in childhood, which means we need to drink a lot to stay healthy.
Most people know that adults need to drink about eight glasses of water per day, but keeping babies hydrated has some special considerations.
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