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Summer Hydration Crisis: Adults Drink Only 44 Ounces Daily

7/3/2025

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As summer workouts heat up, many adults are falling short on hydration, averaging just 44 ounces of water daily—well below the recommended 64. Dehydration can strike with symptoms like intense thirst and dizziness. Sports medicine expert Hallie Zwibel urges everyone to adapt their water intake according to activity levels and weather, emphasizing the importance of regular hydration and exercising during cooler hours.

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As summer workouts heat up, many adults are falling short on hydration, averaging just 44 ounces of water daily—well below the recommended 64. Dehydration can strike with symptoms like intense thirst and dizziness. Sports medicine expert Hallie Zwibel urges everyone to adapt their water intake according to activity levels and weather, emphasizing the importance of regular hydration and exercising during cooler hours.