Byline: Jennifer Stone, PT, DPT, OCS, Clinic SupervisorSummer is right around the corner … and with it, summer activities, warmer temperatures and an increased risk for dehydration. Here are some tips to help you make sure you are drinking enough fluids to maintain good levels of hydration.You are probably all aware of the “cardinal rule” that says adults should drink six to eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day. The truth is, this is an estimate and the actual amount you should be drinking per day can vary quite significantly. There are multiple factors that can impact how much water you should be drinking.Your weight is one variable that changes the amount of water you should be drinking. To help you establish a baseline, you can use the following rule-of-thumb equationdescribed inU.S. News & World Report.In short, the equation tells you to take half your body weight, and drink that amount in ounces of water. In the example, notice that you should be drinking more than 12 glasses of...
