Empirical findings on risk factors of dehydration and on diagnostic and therapeutic strategies are reviewed in this paper. No single measure has proved to be the gold standard in the diagnosis of ...

Chronic dehydration is when a person does not get enough fluids over a long period of time. It can be mild or severe. Certain groups, such as older adults, may be more at risk. Dehydration occurs ...

Either way, the pathologist’s conclusion was clear: the heat, along with their chronic medical conditions, was enough to kill ...

Chronic dehydration can pose more serious health risks, including urinary tract infections, constipation and kidney stones. Despite thirst being one of the most basic biological drivers for good ...

The CDC estimates that six in ten adults in the United States currently live with a chronic disease such as cancer, heart disease, or diabetes. Chronic diseases are among the leading causes of ...

It is crucial to note that silent dehydration is prevalent among certain groups of people. These include children, the elderly, diabetics, and pregnant women. Research suggests that the elderly ...

[5] Consequently, the ability to conserve water and sodium is lost, predisposing the old-old to dehydration. Two common medications used by the elderly are angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE ...

physical performance and recovery from exercise -skin health. Dehydration occurs when our body doesn’t have enough water. Even slight drops in fluid levels have noticeable consequences, such as ...