There Are Juices, Sports Drinks, and More. But Don't Forget Simple Water By Joel R. Cooper, The Medical Reporter 1995, Joel R. Cooper. Water lubricates joints, regulates temperature, and provides the body with minerals and essential fluids. Doctors recommend that we drink at least six to eight glasses of water a day. You need more if you're physically active, or if it s excessively hot.
Dehydration can cause serious health problems.
Normally, this is prevented by the sensation of thirst, which encourages you to drink when the body needs water. Drink enough so that your urine is consistently pale. All rights reserved.