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A new study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) published by eBioMedicine identifies the key role hydration is thought to play in the aging process. This new research serves as great proof of the importance of drinking enough water to stay properly hydrated. The study determined that middle-aged persons with higher sodium-to-water levels in their blood biologically age faster. They are also more likely to develop chronic diseases – such as diabetes, heart failure, and dementia – and to die prematurely. Decreased hydration levels were actually shown to accelerate the process of biological aging despite chronological age, our age measured in years from our birth. According to an NIH press release, “The results suggest that proper hydration may slow down aging and prolong a disease-free life,” said Natalia Dmitrieva, Ph.D., a study author and researcher in the Laboratory of Cardiovascular Regenerative Medicine at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of NIH.

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By Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.A.C.N., C.N.S., C.B.T . To me, water is a gift from above, a living, nourishing substance important not just for life but for quality of life as well. Yet water is so taken for granted that people don’t tend to think of it in health or anti-aging terms. They should. Just look at a house plant when you forget to water it, and look again after you do. We are no different. In this article, I cover a wide range of topics as they relate to water, including some surprising relationships with common health conditions. Let’s get started: Water and Heart Disease Joint Pain, Ulcers, and Dr. “Batman” Water Facts Water and Weight Loss Ideal Water Intake

BOSTON - A new study published in the journal Pediatrics finds that a school-based program that encourages children to drink more water may help prevent excess weight gain over time. The Water First program provides classroom lessons, tap water stations, and schoolwide water promotion over an entire school year. In this study, a team at Stanford University studied more than 1,200 fourth-graders from 18 schools in California's Bay Area and found that the percentage of kids who were overweight 15 months later held steady amongst those exposed to the Water First program, but rose by nearly 4 percent at schools without the program. This suggests that providing kids with clean, readily available water and encouraging them to drink it may help prevent additional weight gain in these children.

Water for Life recommends North and a middle Georgia area homeowners follow EPA’s tips to keep contaminants out of the local water supply. Water for Life, a North and Middle Georgia water treatment company, encourages area homeowners to take steps to protect the local water supply during August to help recognize National Water Quality Month. "Fresh water is an essential resource and service, and we're extremely lucky to have an accessible and affordable supply of fresh, clean water available near Atlanta," said Pete Van Cleave, owner of Water for Life. "But we shouldn't take it lightly. We should all do what we can to be sure we continue to have fresh, pure water now and in the future." Van Cleave recommends area residents follow these tips from the U.S. EPA to help keep contaminants out of the local water supplies, which consist of rivers and lakes all over North and Middle Georgia that are open to microbiological contamination and chemical dumping and runoff: Wash your car at a car wash: Taking your vehicle to a car wash saves water and prevents toxic chemicals from being flushed down storm drains and eventually emptying into our clean water sources. Professional car washes are legally required to drain into sewer systems so the water can be treated before being reused. Pick up after your pet: Animal waste contains nitrogen, which can remove oxygen from water and leave it unsuitable for essential aquatic life. Use a rain barrel: Rain barrels collect rainwater that can be reused to water your lawn or garden. Avoid fertilizer made with phosphorus: After heavy rainfall or watering, these chemicals can leak into nearby groundwater sources. Use organic materials or wait for dry weather if you absolutely need to use lawn care products. Don't flush expired or unused medication: Pharmaceutical products contain toxic chemicals that should not be introduced to the water supply. Properly dispose of used oil and antifreeze: Drop off these materials at a service station or recycling center. In addition, Van Cleave urges homeowners to consider a free home water quality testing and a whole home water filtration system and reverse osmosis drinking water appliance. Since 2005, National Water Quality Month has been a time for Americans to think about the importance of fresh water sources and their impact on our health and our environment. Water for Life offers a range of over 110 home filtration systems, including carbon filters, reverse osmosis systems, UV filtration, water purification and water softeners and dispensing equipment from 15 different assemblers and manufacturers. Pete Van Cleave has been designated as a Master Water Specialist and a Certified Installer, he was twice past President of the Georgia Water Quality Association and a regent of the National Water Quality Association for the state of Georgia for many years. He has served on the advisory boards of General Electruc Smart Water Systems, Haws Corporation, the inventor of the drinking fountain and the Hydration Station, UGA’s State approved EPA lab, the Board of the International Facilities Management Association, where he was recognized as Associate of the year, and Cobb Mentoring Matters, where he was Mentor of the Year, and Water for Life has been designated as the Angi/Home Advisor Best in Category Award Winner every year since 2018.

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Georgia state health officials did not say where the victim was infected with Naegleria fowleri