Water, Hydration, and Health

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Nutrition.gov

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Learn what foods and beverages can help you stay hydrated, and get the facts on how much water to drink each day.

Alcohol

HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus Health Information

What is a standard drink? What is moderate drinking? Get information on safe alcohol intake in this article.

Deshidratación

HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus Health Information

Learn what dehydration is, how it happens, and how it can be prevented by drinking enough water.