Could hydration levels affect cognitive performance? on: January 05, 2020, 05:17:07 pm #1 As we grow older, staying well hydrated (but not too well hydrated) is of increasing importance according to this article in Medical News Today (January 5, 2020): Could hydration levels influence cognitive function? A new study found a link between inadequate hydration and poorer cognitive functioning, especially in memory and attention tasks — but only in older women. medicalnewstoday.com Logged MS Speaks--online for 20 yearsSPMS, diagnosed 1980. Avonex 2001-2004. Copaxone 2007-2010. Glatopa (glatiramer acetate 40mg 3 times/week) 12/16/20 - 3/16/24.