Dehydration affects 20% to 30% of older adults and is usually caused by insufficient water intake. It may also be caused by excess water loss through diarrhea, vomiting, sweating, high fever, or side ...

Dehydration happens when your body loses more fluids than it takes in. Your body needs water for a variety of processes, including regulating your temperature, getting rid of wastes, and lubricating ...

On the first day of my Nutrition class at Hanover College I always ask: "What is the most important item in your daily diet?" Responses vary, but most often students say protein. Although very ...

Dehydration treatment requires replacing lost fluids. In mild cases, you can do it at home by drinking water or an oral rehydration solution. However, drinking water may not be possible if dehydration ...

When a person becomes dehydrated, the body begins sending distress signals that often mimic warning signs of serious health conditions. These symptoms make dehydration one of the most frequently ...

Heat-related illnesses such as dehydration, sunburn, and heat stroke are known to be dangerous for everyone, but older adults are at heightened risk and are likely to suffer more drastic health ...