Stay hydrated to ward off heart failure, study suggests
Drinking plenty of water is known to ease headaches, boost concentration and aid digestion. Medics from the US National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute have now revealed staying hydrated may improve our heart health. The team analysed more than 15,000 adults over 25 years, from midlife to old age. Those with the highest amounts of sodium in their blood, a measure of hydration, were more likely to develop heart failure – when the organ is unable to pump blood around the body s