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How to live a long and happy life.
Dehydration of only 5% is required to decrease cognitive functions by 1%, and a decrease in brain hydration by 2% can lead to short-term memory loss, informs Ukr.Media.
A study by the US National Institutes of Health has shown that insufficient water consumption is associated with a high risk of developing chronic diseases, premature death and the risk of being biologically older than chronological age.
How much water should you drink?
Blood sodium levels increase when you drink little fluid.
People with high blood sodium levels are 15% more likely to be biologically older than their age and 64% more likely to develop chronic diseases; people with very high blood sodium levels have a 50% higher risk of biological aging and a 21% higher risk of premature death.
Women should drink about 2,2 liters (72 oz) of water a day, and men should drink 3 liters (104 oz).
The required amount of water depends on the level of physical activity.
Other liquids are also taken into account.
The information presented in this article is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
The author does not recommend self-medicating or using unproven treatment methods. We remind you that consulting a doctor and following the recommendations of evidence-based medicine is the only true solution in the fight against various diseases.
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