Why you don't need 8 glasses of water a day

[View e-mail in browser.]( [TED]( May 20, 2021 Introducing Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter 33 minutes · Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter Glowing skin, increased energy, higher mental function and weight loss: These are just a few of the benefits we have been promised for the low cost of eight glasses of water a day. But can this magical elixir really do all it claims? Taking us behind the fascinating (and scandalous) history of hydration pseudoscience, Dr. Jen Gunter unpacks the investigative report that rocked the beverage industry and sits down with a nephrologist who tells us what's fact and what's fiction about our kidneys. It will quench your thirst for the truth about hydration. Listen now on [Apple Podcasts](. [Listen now »]( Playlist of the Day [Talks to form better habits]( Talks to form better habits There's never a bad time to start a good habit. Let these talks set the framework for a healthier, happier life. [Watch »]( 9 talks · Total run time 1:48:47 From Our Partners Download the TED app [App store]( [Google Play]( You are receiving this email because you've subscribed to our mailing list. Copyright © 2021 TED, All rights reserved. You're receiving the TED Talks daily email because you subscribed to it on TED.com. (Was this forwarded by a friend? You can sign up here: ) Our mailing address is: TED 330 Hudson Street 12th FloorNew York, NY 10013 [Add us to your address book]( [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences]( [view email in browser](