Study: Drinking More Water Could Help Reduce Stress Levels

Imagine your body as a plant.

When a plant doesn't get enough water, it struggles.

This study found that when people don't drink enough water, their bodies release more of a stress hormone called cortisol.

Scientists tested this by having people do stressful tasks.

Those who didn't drink enough water had a bigger cortisol surge.

This means being dehydrated could make it harder to handle stress.

Staying hydrated might help your body deal with stressful situations better.

You can check if you're drinking enough by the color of your urine - pale yellow is good!