Study links proper hydration to living longer!

A new study from The National Institutes of Health recently found that a person’s hydration levels can be a good predictor of whether they develop chronic health conditions.

The researchers looked at the concentration of serum sodium (salt) in participants' blood at various points in their lives, over a 25-year span, to see how hydrated they were and then compared hydration levels to their health.

💧 People with serum sodium near the middle of the normal range had the lowest mortality rate.

😬 In contrast, people with higher levels (above 144 mmol/L, an indicator of dehydration) had a 39% higher risk of developing chronic diseases, including:
-heart failure
-dementia
-chronic lung disease
-and stroke

🧓 They were also 50% more likely to have biological markers older than their actual age—meaning a dehydrated person may appear biologically older than they actually are, essentially aging at a faster rate.

🚨 What’s more, people with higher sodium levels had a 21% greater risk of dying at an earlier age.

These findings have sparked many discussions about the relationship between hydration and longevity, suggesting that optimal hydration is essential for long-term health.