If you are working outside during a heat wave, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends drinking 8 ounces (1 cup) of water every 15 to 20 minutes during work. Drinking water before ...

Dehydration in older people could be accurately identified as part of routine blood testing according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA). Older people are particularly at risk of ...

LMNT reports dehydration is subtle and often overlooked; hydration involves both water and electrolytes for optimal health.

Marcy Cottrell Houle, co-author with Dr. Elizabeth Eckstrom of The Gift of Caring, shared why we should be especially concerned with our elders becoming dehydrated. Dehydration kills thousands of ...

Medically reviewed by Jordana Haber Hazan, MDMedically reviewed by Jordana Haber Hazan, MD Dehydration occurs when you lose or use more fluid than your body takes in. It leaves your body lacking the ...

In order to function properly, humans need to drink water. In fact, over 50% of the human body is composed of water. As temperatures rise, it is important to stay hydrated. Drinking water can cool you ...

Use these tips to help prevent dehydration and stay hydrated: * Drink between meals. This is especially important for those who are cognitively impaired. * Track daily fluid intake and output. * Make ...

Older adults over the age of 65 can get dehydrated easier for a whole host of reasons. Here's how to stay on top of hydration. Dehydration can come with serious health risks, such as heat stroke, heat ...

Q My husband and I are both in our 90s and would like to know the signs of dehydration. What can you tell us? A The signs of dehydration are not as apparent in older people as they are in younger ones ...

Researchers are improving the odds for people medically at risk from dehydration or congestive heart failure. They are improving and miniaturizing a medical device that monitors a person's hydration, ...

Dehydration poses a serious health risk. Oral rehydration therapy offers a vital solution. Oral rehydration solutions, a mix ...

Your skin feels tight, looks dull, and no matter how much moisturizer you slather on, nothing seems to help. Sound familiar? You’re not alone in this frustrating skincare mystery that affects millions ...