Problem: Article: Many people do not consume the daily recommended water intake each day. Anywhere between eight to 15 cups of water per day is recommended, depending upon your activity level and other factors such as your body weight and exposure to the sun or warm temperatures. Aim to consume at least eight cups of water each day Unless otherwise advised by a medical professional. If drinking enough water is a challenge for you, spreading it out throughout the day can make it easier for your system to handle. Carry a water bottle with you during your work day, or have a glass of water beside you when you are relaxing at home. If you keep it in close proximity, you will be more likely to sip on it throughout the day. Before you know it, you will be on your way to reaching your hydration goals. Note that even when you don't feel thirsty, it is important to keep your fluids up. Also, just because it is cold does not mean that you don't need additional fluids exertion, fierce weather, dryness, etc., can all contribute to becoming dehydrated. If you experience thirst that is unsatisfied by drinking fluids, this may indicate an underlying condition, such as diabetes, or you may be experiencing thirst as a side effect of medication. Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing these issues. Many people underestimate the amount of fluid lost in sweat when they go to the gym or do another form of exercise. It is recommended to drink one to three cups of water prior to beginning your exercise routine, and to carry a water bottle with you as you work out. You can substitute water with a sports drink to replenish your electrolytes (which include salt) as well, as you also lose salt when you sweat (and many sports drinks contain calories that will fuel you to perform better during a tough workout). For endurance sports, an electrolyte beverage is key as salt is vital to your body's ability to absorb water. For shorter workouts, regular water should suffice. The more time you spend in hot weather, the greater your body's need for fluid replenishment will be. To stay hydrated in the hot weather, carry fluids with you. If at all possible, schedule your outdoor activities for the early mornings or the late afternoons when the sun is less strong, as this will decrease your rate of dehydration. If you work out outdoors and also live in a place with a hot climate, you may choose to do workouts at times of the day when it is cooler out. This will make it easier for you to maintain adequate hydration without having to consume huge volumes of fluid. Often when people are sick, they turn to sodas such as ginger ale to settle their stomach. These, however, are an ineffective choice if you are trying to combat dehydration. This is because they contain too much sugar and too little sodium to replenish electrolytes. Alcohol is a diuretic, meaning it increases fluid loss from the body you may urinate more fluids than you actually drink. The headache you feel when you're hungover is a direct result of dehydration. If you're drying to hydrate, avoid alcohol. Caffeinated beverages have a mild diuretic property. While this should not cause dehydration, if you are trying to hydrate your body, caffeinated beverages are not the most effective choice. Stick with straight water instead. Dark-colored urine (a dark yellow), particularly if accompanied by infrequent urination, is a sign of dehydration. On the other hand, frequent light-colored urine is a sign that your body is well-hydrated. Don't be afraid to check in the toilet as it is actually one of the more effective ways to evaluate your body's hydration status.
Summary: Drink more water. Drink smaller amounts more frequently. Compensate for fluid loss after working out. Monitor how much time you are spending in the sun. Avoid sodas, caffeinated beverages, and/or alcohol for hydration purposes. Check your urine as a sign of your hydration status.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Subtly let him know that you're not seeing anybody at the moment, but that you're open to the possibility. The one thing stronger than a guy's desire to ask a girl out is his fear of rejection. If you can relieve that fear then there will be nothing standing in his way. So make it clear that you'd say yes to him if he asked. Everyone knows that guys can be a little slow at reading the signs. So even if you feel like you've been sending out all the right signals, it might be time to up the ante a little. Smile at him, laugh at his jokes, touch his arm when you talk to him, sit close to him when possible - he should soon realize that he's the only one receiving such special attention. Don't underestimate the power of body language! When you're around him, keep your body language open. Crossing your arms makes you seem unapproachable and closed off. If you don't know what to do with your hands, order a drink, or rest them on your lap. Try not to fidget. Make lots of eye contact. If you're looking anywhere but at him while he's talking to you, you'll seem disinterested. Looking him straight in the eye and you'll appear confident and open. If you have plans to hang out with friends or to go to a party over the weekend, invite him to come along. With any luck, the two of you will spend the whole time together. It's not exactly a date, but it'll give you the opportunity to get to know one another a little better in a no-pressure environment. A trustworthy friend can be used to your advantage here. She can do some undercover digging and make comments or ask questions that you would feel uncomfortable with. Ask her to talk to his friends and playfully inquire about when he's going to ask you on a date. Get her to comment on what a good couple the two of you would make, in front of a group of people. It might be a little embarrassing at the time, but it will plant the idea in his brain. Just make sure that you can count on her to be discreet. Otherwise, using a friend to do your dirty work can seem immature. Find out where he likes to hang out in the evenings, what his favorite coffee place is or where he goes to the gym. Then, if you happen to "accidentally" bump in to one another, you can strike up a conversation. Remember, this tactic is to be used only once or twice. If you do it more often than that, he'll figure out that you're stalking him and you'll look like a creep. If he still hasn't worked up the courage to ask you out on a date, it might be time to take the initiative and give him a ready-made opportunity. Mention that there's a new bar in town that you'd be interested in checking out, or a new sci-fi film that you're dying to see. Hopefully he'll see his chance and offer to go with you. It's not the most romantic of proposals, but you'll still get your date! If you're tired of waiting around for this guy to summon up the nerve to ask you out, take matters into your own hands. This is the 21st Century after all. He'll be impressed by your confidence and won't be able to resist saying yes!
Summary:
Let him know you're available. Send clear signals. Invite him to join you. Get friends involved. Stalk him (just a little). Drop hints. Ask him out.