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Dehydration Is Dangerous For Senior Health - Part 6

Benefits of drinking enough water

Aside from avoiding serious health problems, staying well hydrated has its benefits too.

Drinking enough water means:

  • Less constipation / reduced need for laxatives

  • Fewer falls

  • Reduced risk of urinary tract infection

  • Men may have reduced risk of bladder cancer

  • Reduced risk of colorectal cancer

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