Forget other diet tricks-----drinking water may also help with weight loss. Numerous studies have found a connection between water consumption and losing a few pounds. The secret reason? Water simply helps you feel full, and as a result you consume fewer calories.

Muscle fuel

Sweating at the gym causes your muscles to lose water. And when your muscles don't have enough water, they get tired. So for extra energy, try drinking water to push through that final set of squats.

Clearer skin

Certain toxins in your body can cause your skin to inflame, resulting in clogged pores and acne. Water does flush out these toxins and can reduce your risk of pimples. 

Kidney function

Our kidneys process 200 quarts of blood daily, sifting out waste and transporting urine to your bladder. But kidneys need enough fluids to clear away what we don't need in the body. I'll drink to that!

Productivity boost

In order to really focus, a glass of water could help people concentrate and stay refreshed and alert. 

Move over coffee---water can help fight those tired eyes, too. One of the most common symptoms of dehydration is tiredness. Just another reason to go for the big gulp! (Not the 7-11 kind.)

Hangover help

If booze has got the best of you, help your hangover with a glass of water to hydrate the body and stop that pounding headache.

A little water can really go a long way. Aching joints and muscle cramps and strains can all occur if your body is dehydrated.

Nobody wants to deal with digestion issues. Luckily, drinking enough water adds fluids to your colon which helps make things, ahem....move smoothly. 

Water may help with congestion and dehydration,  helping your body bounce back when feeling under the weather. Just beware----drinking fluids hasn't been scientifically proven to beat colds in one swoop, so don't swap this for a trip to your healthcare provider or other cold remedies. 

A  study in London found a link between students bringing water into an exam room and better grades, suggesting H2O promotes clearer thinking. While it's unclear if drinking the water had anything to do with a better score, it doesn't hurt to try it out!  I wish I had known this when I was taking the SAT's!!!