Does drinking water help improve circulation?

Drinking plenty of water is important for our general health, as well as a wide range of health conditions. Water also helps blood flow around the body and, in doing so, can boost circulation. Warm water is thought to be better in this instance as chilled water can close up the veins.

Everyone should aim to consume 1.5-2 litres of water a day, though you will need a little more if you are doing exercise, or live in a hot climate.

If you need help boosting your water intake, try adding some fresh fruit and herbs to the water. It's also quite helpful to remember that fruit and vegetables themselves contain a decent amount of water. For more tips like these, see our blog '12 tips to help you drink more water'.