We knew water was good, but check this out—
No doubt your massage therapist reminds you on a constant basis to “drink your water,” especially after a massage. Now studies indicate hydration can help ward off heart disease, too. According to a study by the American Journal of Epidemiology, women who drank five or more 8-ounce glasses of water each day were 41% less likely to have a fatal heart attack then those who drank two or fewer glasses of water per day. The number was even higher for men—54%. Researchers say the connection is apparent: dehydration tends to thicken blood, thereby increasing the chance of a blood clot triggering a heart attack. It advises that people with congestive heart failure or kidney problems consult their physician on fluid intake. [from Body Sense Fall 2002]
