Your Daily Water Intake Could Be Fueling Your Stress Levels

A new study shows that people who drank less water experienced a spike in the stress hormone cortisol when faced with daily pressures.
Your Daily Water Intake Could Be Fueling Your Stress Levels
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How much water you drink each day may shape how your body handles stress.

Adults who drank less than six cups of water or any beverage daily had a 50 percent higher surge in the stress hormone cortisol when under pressure, according to a new study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology.
Cara Michelle Miller
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Cara Michelle Miller is a freelance writer and holistic health educator. She taught at the Pacific College of Health and Science in NYC for 12 years and led communication seminars for engineering students at The Cooper Union. She now writes articles with a focus on integrative care and holistic modalities.