Do you really need 8 glasses of water a day? An exercise scientist explains why your kidneys say ‘no’

FEATURE (THE CONVERSATION) — The warmer weather and longer days have inspired reminders to “stay hydrated” and drink eight glasses of water – or about two liters – a day. Not to burst anyone’s water bottle, but healthy people can actually die from drinking too much water. I am an exercise physiologist, and my research focuses on overhydration and how drinking […]