Good Hydration May Slow Aging and Reduce Chronic Disease Risk, Study Says
Looking to make a low-effort, high-payoff change to your everyday health habits? A new study found that people who stay well hydrated appear to be healthier, develop fewer chronic conditions (including stroke, diabetes, and dementia), and live longer compared with people who may not be drinking enough fluids.The National Institutes of Health (NIH) study was published on January 2, 2022, in the journal eBioMedicine.“The results suggest that proper hydration may slow down aging and prolong a disease-free life,” said study author Natalia Dmitrieva, PhD, a researcher at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute in Bethesda, Maryland, in a press release.Staying Hydrated Can Help You Stay HealthyIn the short term, getting enough water can help prevent dehydration, a health issue that can cause your body to overheat, cloud your thinking and…