{"id":1817011,"date":"2023-01-20T09:49:49","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T14:49:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1817011"},"modified":"2023-01-20T09:54:47","modified_gmt":"2023-01-20T14:54:47","slug":"dehydration-may-be-linked-to-2-unexpected-diseases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dehydration-may-be-linked-to-2-unexpected-diseases\/","title":{"rendered":"Dehydration May Be Linked to 2 Unexpected Diseases"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdehydration-may-be-linked-to-2-unexpected-diseases%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1817011&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47-->\n<p>What if you could improve? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/t-depression\">depression<\/a>\u00a0Your risk of being sued is reduced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/t-dementia\">dementia<\/a> Did you know that drinking more water was as easy as drinking less?<\/p>\n<p>Low blood pressure, high heart rate and headaches are all common causes of dehydration. But it\u2019s also related to these two unexpected diseases.<\/p>\n<p>Researchers believe hydration could be a powerful tool to help our brain be at its best\u2014physically and emotionally.<\/p>\n<h2>Water is vital for both the body and brain<\/h2>\n<p>An adult can survive for only three days without water. This makes perfect sense given that an adult\u2019s body is between 55 and 60 percent water.<\/p>\n<p>Water is essential for many body functions, including the brain. Brain cells can&#8217;t function properly if they aren&#8217;t hydrated.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6105626\/\">Dehydration<\/a> Increased neural activity means that the brain works harder to complete a task. Additionally, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/t-dehydration\">dehydration<\/a> Volume can be a result <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26381562\/\">changes in the brain<\/a> and brain ventricles.<\/p>\n<p>Older people are more likely to experience dehydration. According to reports, between 2% and 3% of older people experience dehydration. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK555956\/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20lay%20press,frequent%20cause%20of%20hospital%20admission.\">17 and 28 percent of older adults are dehydrated<\/a>It is often a reason for hospital admission.\u00a0The issue can be diagnosed in a study. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S1878764916301838\">8.9 percent of hospitalized patients<\/a> Over 65<\/p>\n<p>Dehydration can be fatal and cause serious illness.<\/p>\n<p>Dehydration can occur when you don&#8217;t drink enough water or lose water through sweat, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and\/or sweat. Some medications, such as diuretics, can also cause dehydration by increasing urination\u2014so can caffeine and alcohol consumption.<\/p>\n<p>Getting dehydrated is easier than you\u2019d think. It&#8217;s as easy as a <a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/treatments\/9013-dehydration\">1.5 percent<\/a> A decrease in bodyweight (e.g. 2.25 pounds for an adult weighing 150 pounds) due to inadequate water consumption or water loss\u00a0can result in mild dehydration.\u00a0A lack of adequate water in the body\u2019s cells and blood vessels\u00a0can cause an assortment of unpleasant symptoms including dizziness, headache, tiredness, dry mouth, and constipation.<\/p>\n<h2>Dehydration can cause you to feel dehydrated<\/h2>\n<p>Depression is a common condition that isn&#8217;t well-known. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/t-anxiety\">anxiety<\/a> associated with dehydration. One <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6147771\/\">study<\/a> It was found that drinking water has an ininverse relationship with depression. Research showed that those who consumed five to seven glasses of water daily were less likely to experience depression and anxiety. Drinking less than 2 glasses per day could increase your risk of anxiety and depression.<\/p>\n<p>The increase in water intake can be attributed to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3984246\/\">potential to improve mood<\/a> in people who are low-water drinkers\u2014and to lower mood when water consumption is restricted in those who are high-water drinkers. Why is this?<\/p>\n<p>Depression can be linked to low levels serotonin, which is a neurotransmitter that has been associated with depression. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4728667\/#:~:text=Tryptophan%20is%20the%20sole%20precursor,of%20tryptophan%20metabolism%20%5B5%5D.\">significant effect on mood and also cognition<\/a>. The amino acid tryptophan is what creates serotonin. If enough water is not present within the brain, the tryptophan cannot cross the blood-brain\u00a0barrier\u2014which is \u201ca network of blood vessels and tissue that is made up of closely spaced cells and helps keep harmful substances from reaching the brain,\u201d According to the National Cancer Institute. The brain&#8217;s ability to absorb tryptophan can be reduced by dehydration. <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11430579\/\">lowers serotonin levels<\/a>This can lead to depression.<\/p>\n<p>Mindy Millard Stafford studied the effects on dehydration. \u201cMood clearly is impacted by dehydration [creating greater feelings of fatigue, less vigor],\u201d Millard-Stafford is the director of the Exercise Biology Laboratory at Georgia Institute of Technology and holds a doctorate.<\/p>\n<p>It has also been known as dehydration <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30395316\/\">linked to poor sleep<\/a>Anxiety and depression can be linked to anxiety. Dehydration has also been linked to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/features\/water-stress-reduction\">increased levels of cortisol<\/a>\u2014a stress hormone\u2014which can lead to feelings of anxiety.<\/p>\n<h2>Cognitive performance is lower<\/h2>\n<p>Research has shown that even mildly dehydrated individuals can have a negative effect on cognitive performance. <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22855911\/\">A review of studies to date<\/a>\u00a0Research has shown that being dehydrated by only 2 percent can reduce the ability to do tasks that require it. \u201cattention, psychomotor, and immediate memory skills.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridge.org\/core\/journals\/british-journal-of-nutrition\/article\/mild-dehydration-impairs-cognitive-performance-and-mood-of-men\/3388AB36B8DF73E844C9AD19271A75BF\">Another study<\/a> The cognitive performance of young healthy men was examined by researchers who looked at mild dehydration. Researchers discovered that mild dehydration (between 1% and 2%) can cause decreased attention and working memory as well as increased anxiety, tension and fatigue.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe reason we believe this happens is that when a fluid shift occurs in the brain, some of the structures change in size, based on neuroimaging studies,\u201d Millard-Stafford gave an explanation, though he acknowledged that this hypothesis still needs proof.<\/p>\n<p>Dehydration is more common in the elderly than in younger people. Elderly can experience more severe cognitive declines than their younger counterparts. <a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/drink-up-dehydration-is-an-often-overlooked-health-risk-for-seniors\/\">confusion<\/a>\u00a0And <a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/nutritionreviews\/article\/68\/8\/439\/1841926?login=false\">delirium<\/a>This could lead to a fall.<\/p>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t take much for an elderly person to become dehydrated\u2014a loss of less than 1 percent of body weight\u00a0due to inadequate water consumption can result in cognitive impairment in this population.<\/p>\n<p>The risk of becoming dehydrated is higher for older people because their bodies have less water due to muscle loss, diuretics, and other causes. <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11528342\/\">lowered ability to recognize when they are thirsty<\/a>. A dementia-related increase in the likelihood of dehydration can be caused by forgetting to drink, or difficulty communicating the need for a drink.<\/p>\n<p>A more severe form of dehydration may also be possible for an older adult who is already susceptible to it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCoupling [chronic dehydration] with any age-related cognitive deficits, this could have a greater risk,\u201d Millard-Stafford said.<\/p>\n<h2>Dehydration and Dementia: The Link<\/h2>\n<p>Does dehydration cause dementia?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/psycnet.apa.org\/record\/2020-29613-001\">A German study<\/a> of people between the age of 60 and 89 showed that higher dehydration was associated with a more significant decline in cognitive functioning and well-being over time\u2014confirming that good hydration plays an important role in preserving cognition and well-being as we age.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29751506\/\">Another study<\/a> investigated the connection between dehydration and the risk of dementia\u2014and revealed some worrisome results. More than 1,000 participants aged 65 or older participated in the study. The results showed that people who are dehydrated have a greater risk of developing dementia. Researchers also found that dementia sufferers were at greater risk of becoming dehydrated, which could lead to a vicious circle.<\/p>\n<p>It has been suggested that dementia sufferers may experience cognitive decline faster if they are dehydrated. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4860410\/#:~:text=The%20hydromolecular%20hypothesis%20endeavors%20to,fluid%20volume%20(ECS%20hypovolemia).\">One study<\/a> Dehydration could lead to dehydration, as evidenced by the following: \u201cprotein misfolding\u201d Protein aggregation is when proteins come together to form aggregate structures. This mechanism can lead to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intechopen.com\/chapters\/44540\">progressive loss of the structure and function of neurons<\/a>This includes the death of neurons, and the decline in cognition in the elderly.<\/p>\n<p>Alarmingly, the following: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5986442\/#:~:text=Alzheimer&#039;s%20disease%20(AD)%20patients%20showed,2.016%2C%20p%20%3C%200.001).\">study that shows that dehydration is associated<\/a> with developing a type of dementia, like Alzheimer\u2019s disease or vascular dementia.<\/p>\n<h2>Hydrating for a Healthy Mind<\/h2>\n<p>Dehydration can lead to a decrease in your ability to function. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridge.org\/core\/journals\/british-journal-of-nutrition\/article\/influence-of-progressive-fluid-restriction-on-mood-and-physiological-markers-of-dehydration-in-women\/C20C5F65C902C7EEFA5AF6CF6ECDB05A\">cognitive performance, depression<\/a>Proper hydration is important for anxiety and stress.<\/p>\n<p>The following is an extract from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalacademies.org\/news\/2004\/02\/report-sets-dietary-intake-levels-for-water-salt-and-potassium-to-maintain-health-and-reduce-chronic-disease-risk\">National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine<\/a>Men should drink 3.7 liters (125oz) per day, while women should drink 2.7 liters (91.1 ounces). Keep in mind that about 80 percent of total water intake comes from drinking water and other beverages\u2014the other 20 percent comes from the food we eat.<\/p>\n<p>The total amount <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/water\/art-20044256#:~:text=The%20U.S.%20National%20Academies%20of,fluids%20a%20day%20for%20women\">fluid needed to stay hydrated may need to be modified<\/a> These are based on the level of exercise, temperature, hot or dry weather, fever, vomiting and diarrhea, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and gender.<\/p>\n<p>If you feel satisfied with your hydration, it is possible to not feel thirsty or produce colorless or yellow urine.<\/p>\n<p>Although there are many apps that can help you regulate your hydration levels, some may not be necessary. You should drink water before, during, or after each meal.<\/p>\n<p><i>The views expressed in this article reflect the opinions of the author, and not necessarily the views of The Epoch Times. Epoch Health encourages professional discussion and friendly debate. These guidelines will help you submit an opinion piece. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/submission-guidelines_4553495.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our form here<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n<div class=\"author_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"one_author_block round\">\n<div class=\"top_row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/author-heather-lightner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/heather-2023.jpg\" alt=\"Heather Lightner\"   style=\"display:none\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>Heather Lightner works as a medical writer at The Epoch Times. 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