A new study suggests that staying properly hydrated can help reduce stress. Stress and anxiety are a normal part of modern life, but the way each person responds to it—and how it affects them—is highly individual. The study doesn’t suggest that drinking plenty of water will magically melt away stress and anxiety, but it does raise questions about how much of an impact hydration can have on your health when you’re feeling frazzled. “These physical symptoms can make some feel on edge, restless, or anxious.”How does this relationship with hydration, stress, and anxiety impact your future health? “Unfortunately, consuming the daily recommended ounces of water daily will likely not rid you of all anxiety,” she says.