Water May Prevent Heart Attacks

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Water May Prevent Heart Attacks Drinking more water and less of other beverages may lower your risk of having a heart attack, according to a study published in the May 1, 2002 issue of the American Journal of Epidemiology. The investigators examined data from a lifestyle survey sent to more than 20,000 men and women in 1976. They found that during the six year study period, women who drank more than five 8-ounce glasses of water each day had a 41% less chance of dying from a heart attack when compared to those who drank two or fewer glasses each day. Men who consumed large amounts of water demonstrated a 54% reduction in their chance of dying from a heart attack. The opposite correlation was seen for participants who drank larger quantities of non-water fluids. Water is an essential calorie-free part of your diet. It is generally recommended to drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water each day. Consume even larger quantities when exposed to warm temperatures and during perio! ds of physical exertion. - M. Ellman

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