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Lucas Cumiskey & Nicola Roy

Drinking water could help people 'slow down ageing and live longer lives'

People who drink more water are more likely to live a longer and healthier life, according to a new study.

The medical research agency the National Institute of Health (NIH) published new findings in the eBioMedicine Journal on Monday, January 2 following a 30-year-long study.

Some 11,255 adults took part in the research project, where the scientists discovered links between serum sodium levels – which go up when fluid intake goes down – and various different indicators of health.

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