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Why drinking water all day long is not the best way to stay hydrated.

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Overhydrating can result in what's called hyponatremia, where you retain water but flush out necessary electrolytes like sodium and potassium. This causes cells all over the body to swell and can lead to nausea, vomiting, dizziness and, in rare cases, even death

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