An app that rewards you for drinking water
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Yes, some apps reward you for drinking water. In AHEALTH, formerly Moneywalk, you log each glass of water you drink and earn points, up to a daily limit. In the U.S., you can redeem those points for email gift cards from brands such as Amazon, Walmart and Target. The app is free on iPhone and Android.
This guide covers how water rewards work, how much water adults need and simple ways to make drinking water a daily habit.
How water rewards work in AHEALTH
Each time you drink a glass of water, log it in the app and you earn points, up to a daily limit. Point amounts differ by habit and can change over time.
Water is one of several habits that earn points. Your phone counts your steps automatically, and you can also log your sleep, meals and medication doses. All of it adds up to the same points balance.
- Download AHEALTH from the App Store or Google Play.
- Log a glass of water in the app each time you drink one.
- Collect your points as your habits add up during the day.
- Open the Gift Shop and redeem your points for an email gift card. The smallest gift cards are $5. Before your first redemption, you may be asked to verify your phone number.
See how AHEALTH rewards work for the full list of habits and U.S. gift cards.
How much water do you need a day?
There's no single number that fits everyone. MedlinePlus, from the U.S. National Library of Medicine, lists the Dietary Reference Intake for water as 91 to 125 fluid ounces (2.7 to 3.7 liters) a day for adults, and notes that individual needs depend on your sex, weight, age, activity level and any medical conditions.
That total isn't only plain water. The CDC explains that daily water intake comes mostly from water and other beverages, and that foods with a lot of water, such as many fruits and vegetables, add to it too.
You need more water when it's hot, when you're more physically active, when you have a fever and when you have diarrhea or vomiting.
Why drinking water is worth rewarding
According to the CDC, drinking water can prevent dehydration, which may cause unclear thinking, mood changes, overheating, constipation and kidney stones. Water also helps your body keep a normal temperature and cushions your joints.
Water has no calories, so replacing sugary drinks such as soda, sweetened tea or sports drinks with plain water can help you take in fewer calories. If weight is one of your goals, see how many steps a day it takes to lose weight.
Easy ways to drink more water
- Carry a reusable bottle. Having water with you is the simplest way to drink more of it.
- Pair it with meals. Drink a glass of water with every meal, and log it while you're at the table.
- Swap one sugary drink. Choose water instead of one soda or sweetened drink a day.
- Make it taste better. Add a wedge of lemon or lime.
- Keep it cold. Freeze water in freezer-safe bottles so you have cold water all day.
- Log it right away. Logging each glass as you drink it keeps your count accurate and your points coming.
If you have a kidney or heart condition, or your doctor has told you to limit fluids, follow your doctor's advice about how much to drink.
Pair water with your other daily habits
Water is easier to keep up when it's part of a routine. In AHEALTH, the same app rewards walking, sleep and meals, so you can track your whole day in one place. See how one app can reward both sleep and steps.
Frequently asked questions
Which app rewards you for drinking water?
AHEALTH, formerly Moneywalk, gives you points for each glass of water you log, up to a daily limit. In the U.S., you can redeem points for email gift cards from brands such as Amazon, Walmart and Target.
Is there a daily limit on water rewards?
Yes. In AHEALTH, you earn points for each glass of water you log, up to a daily limit. Point amounts differ by habit and can change over time.
How much water should an adult drink a day?
MedlinePlus lists the Dietary Reference Intake for water as 91 to 125 fluid ounces (2.7 to 3.7 liters) a day for adults. Your needs depend on your sex, weight, age, activity level and health, and water from other drinks and food counts too.
Does AHEALTH reward other habits besides water?
Yes. In the U.S., AHEALTH also gives points for walking, logging sleep and meals, logging medication doses and quick daily habits such as squats and stair climbing.
Is AHEALTH free?
Yes. AHEALTH is free to download. It is supported by in-app advertising and partner offers, which fund the rewards users earn.
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- How many steps a day to lose weightWhat research says about daily steps and weight, how to set a step goal that fits you and why walking works best with small changes to what you eat.
- Easy rewards app for seniorsWhat makes a health app easy for older adults, what the CDC recommends for people 65 and older and how to set gentle goals that earn small rewards.
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This guide is for general information and is not medical advice.