Adults who drink water daily can slow their aging process and develop fewer chronic health problems.
According to a study, adults who stay well hydrated appear to live longer and develop fewer chronic health problems.
Researchers have found that drinking enough water every day can slow down aging. The study, which spanned more than 30 years and involved more than 11,000 people, monitored their blood sodium levels, which rise with dehydration.
The same researchers found that adults with high sodium levels were 64% more likely to develop chronic diseases such as heart failure and stroke, lung disease, diabetes and dementia, and die at a younger age.
The American team suggested that dehydration would lead to DNA damage and inflammation, and accelerate the aging process.
This study didn’t specify the exact amount of water needed, but the NHS Eatwell Guide recommends adults drink between six and eight cups a day, or about two liters.