Poor hydration may be linked to early aging and chronic disease

ADULTS who are not sufficiently hydrated may age faster, face a higher risk of chronic diseases and be more likely to die younger than those who stay well-hydrated, according to a new study from the National Institute of Health.

The results, published Monday, are based on data collected over 25 years from more than 11,000 adults in the United States of America. The participants attended their first medical visits at ages 45 to 66, then returned for follow-ups at ages 70 to 90.

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