We're regularly told to drink plenty of water to maintain our health.
has highlighted a link between higher sodium levels in the blood and an increased risk of heart failure. The normal range of sodium levels in a person's blood usually falls between 125 to 146 milliequivalents per liter .
For example, those with sodium levels above 142 mEq/L had a 10 to 15 percent associated increased odds of being biologically older than their chronological age, when compared to those showing more typical ranges. There was also a 64 percent greater associated risk for developing chronic diseases including heart failure, stroke, atrial fibrillation, chronic lung disease,The study authors suggest that measuring levels of sodium in the blood could inform advice from doctors.
The researchers emphasize that their method can't prove that the volunteer's hydration is what is primarily responsible for boosting their odds of having good health. Randomized, controlled trials are more suitable for that, though we can already see an association worth investigating further.
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