Zenith Within by Dr. Sara

Zenith Within by Dr. Sara

The Unknown Threat That’s Accelerating Your Aging Right Now

Scientists just found a hidden trigger for premature aging

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Sara Redondo, MD, MS
Jan 25, 2025
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What if the way you're aging has less to do with your genes—and more to do with something you haven’t even noticed missing?

A fascinating recent study followed 15,752 participants over 25 years to investigate the impact of hydration on aging1.

The results were surprising:

Those who did not hydrate properly showed:

  • Accelerated aging

  • A higher risk of developing chronic diseases such as heart failure, dementia, chronic lung disease, strokes, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, and atrial fibrillation

  • Premature death

In this week’s post you will unlock:

  • Your personalized daily target: a quick way to set a smart baseline and adjust it to your day.

  • “Hydrate Like a Pro” by scenario: exercise, heat/humidity, high altitude, illness.

  • Life-stage essentials: adults 19–64, 65+ (low thirst risk), pregnancy, breastfeeding—what changes and why.

  • The 60-second self-check: how to read your body to know when you’re low or going overboard.

  • The 3-Step Hydration Routine: morning kickstart, meal-linked sips, and a 2 p.m. check that prevents the late-day slump.

  • A printable Red-Flag List: when plain water isn’t enough and what to do next.

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