Water is a universal solvent and the most essential component of most living organisms. About 70% of the human body is composed of water. Water helps to re-hydrate, remove waste from the system, flush out toxins and help out digestive functions. Here are 5 great health reasons why you should be drinking more of the best beverage on Earth.

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1. Water keeps your heart healthy

The sufficient intake of water reduces the risk of heart attacks. According to a recent study by the American Journal of Epidemiology, the risk of a heart attack is reduced by 41 percent for those who drink at least five glasses of water per day.

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2. Water provides energy

Dehydration absorbs vital energy from your body. It also leads to fatigue, dizziness and lack of concentration. It is recommended that you should not wait to get water until you feel very thirsty as by that time your body is already dehydrated.

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3. Water controls weight

Water plays a major role in reducing weight as it replaces drinks that are high in calories such as soda, alcohol, juices and coffee. It suppresses appetite and leads to less food intake. In addition it does not contain sugar and fat and is considered to be a healthy way to speed up weight loss.

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4. Water can help cure your headache

Lack of water in the body results in dehydration, thereby posing hurdles for the blood to circulate. As a result, headaches are sometimes caused by the slowed bodily functions. If you have a nagging headache try to replenish your body with water to alleviate the problem.

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5. Water maintains your skin

Water is the perfect natural remedy to keep your skin healthy and glowing. The skin benefits of drinking water can be attributed to the fact that water acts as a body purifier and removes toxins and waste from your body.

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