I always love studies but look at them with open minded skepticism. I think you should do that too. Keep your mind open but consider the source and if what you are hearing makes sense to you. Check with someone in the “know” if you are not sure about something. Remember that there is a lot of misinformation and half truths on-line.
I just read recently about a very practical application and that is “How much water should we drink?”. From the International Sports Medicine Institute, we should consume as a general rule ½ oz of liquid for every pound of body weight and if you are athletic, 2/3 oz. That means if you weigh 180 pounds, you need 90 oz of good ol’ H2O per day. If you are active, pregnant, live in a hot or dry climate, the intake requirement goes up by an additional 2.5 to 3.5 glasses of liquid per day. Also, keep in mind that some beverages such as alcohol and caffeine can dehydrate your body.
I’d like to add that good quality water is recommended since there tend to be a lot of things in there we might not want in our bodies. A simple filter like a Brita improves the taste and easily removes things like chlorine. If you want to remove fluoride from your water, a more sophisticated system is necessary.
