Busting 5 common myths about water and hydration : Life Kit
NPRBusting 5 common myths about water and hydration Enlarge this image Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Subscribe to Life Kit's weekly newsletter and get expert advice on lifestyle topics like money, relationships, health and more. Enlarge this image Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Is the advice of drinking eight, 8-ounce glasses of water a day to stay hydrated true? Enlarge this image Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR You might hear that you need sports drinks to replace salt and other minerals known as electrolytes when you're active. Enlarge this image Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Some small studies have found that drinking water before meals can help certain groups of people lose weight.