The Eatwell Guide recommends that people should aim to drink 6 to 8 cups or glasses of fluid a day. Water, lower-fat milk and sugar-free drinks, including tea.
Drink one glass of water after waking up to help activate your internal organs. The water will help to remove any toxins before your first meal of the day.
The study suggests that people who are well-hydrated are less likely to develop many chronic diseases and may even live longer than those who don't drink enough.
The Eatwell Guide recommends that people should aim to drink 6 to 8 cups or glasses of fluid a day. Water, lower-fat milk and sugar-free drinks, including tea.
Take small sips of water every 10 minutes. If you notice you can tolerate it, slowly increase to every few minutes. It doesn't take a lot of volume to hydrate.