Is water good for your heart health?

Batson says drinking water before you exercise or go out into the sun is an important first step. “Drinking water before is much more important,” he said. “Otherwise, you’re playing catch-up and your heart is straining.” Not just for athletes or exercise. Hydration isn’t just important during physical activity. read more

Proper hydration is not only good for your brain, your mood, and your body weight, but it’s also essential for your heart. Your heart is constantly working, pumping about 2,000 gallons of blood a day. By staying hydrated – i.e. drinking more water than you are losing – you are helping your heart do its job. read more

Kaiser Permanente nephrologist Steven Guest, MD, agrees: "Fluid losses occur continuously, from skin evaporation, breathing, urine, and stool, and these losses must be replaced daily for good health," he says. When your water intake does not equal your output, you can become dehydrated. read more