One in every five older people living in UK care homes has dehydration, suggesting that they are not drinking enough to keep themselves healthy. Those with dementia, diabetes and kidney problems are ...
Dehydration is a potentially life-threatening problem – especially, as I discussed last week, in those over 60 years old. Summer heat and humidity exacerbate the risk. But age, diet, illness and ...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says Pennsylvania’s climate has been changing: Temperatures are rising, heavy rainstorms are more frequent and the tidal portion of the Delaware River is ...
Dear Carol: We’re heading into the hottest part of summer and I’m getting nervous for my 79-year-old mother. She likes it warm, which I know isn’t unusual for someone her age, but she became ...
Dehydration is a simple condition to understand, but one that can lead to a host of complicated problems. Many people may be quick to associate dehydration with athletes, particularly those who ...
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) — Idahoans are experiencing some of the hottest days of the year this July, and while many are trying to stay cool and hydrated, it's also a good time to keep an eye on our ...
An innovative wearable device to warn of dehydration in the elderly is being designed by a University of Southampton researcher. The device could prevent serious illness and save lives every ...
Most U.S. adults aren’t drinking nearly as much fluid as their bodies actually need. And the result isn’t dramatic dehydration with fainting or IV bags—it’s a quiet, everyday deficit that chips away ...
Objective To compare hyperthermia and physiological dehydration risk during exercise heat stress between children of different ages and adults and evaluate an existing adult sweat rate calculator in ...