You're at risk if you don't drink enough water.

You're at risk for dangerous disease if you don't drink enough water. 

The weather is getting warmer which means we have to drink more water. This is not the only reason you should add another glass or two of water to your daily diet.

We all know that drinking water is very important in our whole life to prevent dehydration, but new research has found that it can also reduce the risk of heart attack, a chronic condition where the heart does not pump enough blood for the body's needs. Heart failure affects just over 2% of the population, and 1 in 10 people over the age of 65 suffers from it.

Findings from a study published in the European Heart Journal suggest that eating enough fluids throughout life not only supports vital physical activity, but may also reduce the risk of serious heart problems in the future.

"Like reducing salt intake, drinking enough water and retaining moisture in the body will support our heart and may help reduce the long-term risks of heart disease," said Drs. Natalia Dmitriev, lead researcher and researcher for Cardiovascular Regenerative Medicine. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Laboratory.

After conducting a pre-clinical study that suggested a link between dehydration and fibrosis of the heart muscle, Drs. Dmitriev and colleagues look for similar links in large human-based studies. To get started, they analyzed data from more than 15,000 adults, aged 45–66, who enrolled in the atherosclerosis risk study between 1987-89 and shared information from medical visits over a 25-year period.

To assess the possible relationship between heart condition and adequate drinking, staff assessed participants' hydration status using a variety of clinical measurements. Observing serum sodium levels, which increase as body fluids decrease, has been particularly helpful in helping to identify participants with an increased risk of developing heart failure. It also helped identify adults with an increased risk of developing both heart failure and left ventricular hypertrophy, enlargement and heart failure.

Randomized, controlled trials are now needed to confirm these initial findings, the researchers said. However, these early findings suggest that drinking enough water may help prevent or delay the progression of changes in the heart that can lead to heart failure.

Fluid, as mentioned, is essential for a variety of bodily functions, including helping the heart to pump blood more efficiently, and supporting blood vessel function and circulatory function; However, many people are eating far less than they need, it was reported. Although the guidelines vary according to body needs, researchers recommend daily drinking of 6-8 cups (1.5-2.1 liters) for women and 8-12 cups (2-3 liters) for men.