Most people don’t spend time thinking about how they drink water, but sipping is better for hydration. For example, a Canadian hospital study measured how quickly urine production increased when a large volume of water was consumed in one go. Image credit: Getty ImagesWhen people sipped the same volume of water, their bodies retained more of it for longer. The body strictly regulates water content to maintain osmolality – the concentration of dissolved particles in your blood. This article is an answer to the question (asked by Pravin Mannan, via email) 'What's the best way to drink water?'