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It gives you better skin -

Drinking water helps the skin to retain moisture, which increases elasticity and minimizes the visibility of wrinkles.

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It gives you better skin -

It also helps to flush out toxins and minimize pores, which in turn can help to clear acne.

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It helps keep blood pressure down -

Blood consists of about 90% water and dehydration can cause blood to thicken, which in turn increases blood pressure.

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It helps keep blood pressure down -

High blood pressure can cause life threatening conditions such as heart disease, so it is important to drink enough water to help keep blood pressure down.

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It keeps the joints lubricated -

Drinking water is very important for maintaining cartilage, the connective tissue that covers and protects the ends of our bones.

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It keeps the joints lubricated -

Long-term dehydration can cause a reduction in this cartilage, which can result in pain and damage to the joints.

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It boosts performance in sport -

More research is needed in this area but certain scientists have suggested that an increased water intake can help boost performance when undertaking strenuous exercise.

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It boosts performance in sport -

One study found that dehydration negatively affects performance in activities that last more than 30 minutes.

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It makes you smarter -

Since the brain is 80% water, staying hydrated can benefit the brain in a number of ways.

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It makes you smarter -

It improves concentration and cognition, helps to balance mood and emotions, and serves to maintain memory function.

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It is needed for saliva -

Water makes up 99.5% of saliva, the substance responsible for the digestion of food and maintenance of oral hygiene.

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It is needed for saliva -

Without saliva the risk of oral problems increases greatly, so it is important to drink plenty of water to keep saliva production going.

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It helps to prevent a hangover -

Although it has recently been suggested that drinking alcohol does not actually cause the body to become dehydrated, alternating an alcoholic drink with a glass of water on an evening out is nonetheless likely to help stave off a hangover.

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It helps to prevent a hangover - This is for the simple fact that alcohol consumption is reduced if only one in every two drinks is alcoholic.

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It manages body temperature -

Perhaps an obvious one, but drinking water will help to keep the body cool in external heat.

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It manages body temperature -

When the body heats up, water comes to the surface of the skin and evaporates, which has a cooling effect.

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Weight loss -

Drinking water before a meal can aid weight loss for the simple reason that it makes us feel fuller.

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Weight loss -

Substituting juices and sodas for water will also help to reduce sugar intake and therefore promote weight loss.

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It is vital for the digestive system -

Drinking enough water is essential for maintaining a healthy digestive system, since the bowel needs water to function.

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It is vital for the digestive system -

Dehydration can cause digestive problems, constipation, and excessive levels of stomach acid.

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It is important for the airways -

When the body is dehydrated, the airways constrict in order to reduce water loss.

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It is important for the airways -

This can aggravate the symptoms of allergies and breathing conditions like asthma.

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It makes nutrients accessible -

The minerals and nutrients that the body needs to function healthily must first be dissolved in water.

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It makes nutrients accessible -

If the body is dehydrated, the precious minerals and nutrients can be inaccessible.

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It helps with headaches -

It is common knowledge that drinking enough water will help to prevent a headache from developing.

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It helps with headaches -

Studies have also shown that drinking water can help to alleviate a headache that has already arrived.

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It helps to prevent kidney stones -

The kidneys need water to function properly and the biggest cause of kidney stones is dehydration.

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It helps to prevent kidney stones -

In one study, people who produced between 2 and 2.5 liters of urine each day were 50% less likely to suffer from kidney stones than those who produced less.

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