Did you know us Aussies are drinking half the water we should?

That’s right, only half. When we know how good water is for our bodies, why are so many of us failing to fulfil the basic quota? Water is fundamental to our existence. From snow-capped mountains to the soil we grow our food in, even down to the cells that build our bodies – it’s a big part of what makes a human. But why is water so good for us and what happens to our bodies if we’re not drinking as much as we should? Let’s find out.

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