we were just talking on sat(urday) about dehydration, so this article on "the myth that people should drink eight glasses of water per day" is timely: "The new report recommends that thirst be the main motivator for drinking more. One of the urban myths of water consumption was that if you are thirsty, you are already dehydrated. This study helps put that myth to rest. Another common myth about water consumption is that water from caffeinated beverages should not count. The new report repeats previously published findings that say you should count all water intake, including from caffeinated drinks such as coffee, tea and soft drinks, and also from food. A more significant health finding is that Americans are consuming far too much sodium (usually in the form of salt in foods) and too little potassium."