Nearly half of all adults in the US have taken one or more prescription medications in the past 30 days according to the CDC. While these medications help address serious health concerns (like depression, cardiovascular health, and diabetes), they can… Read More
The Cognitive Effects
Most people have a fairly good understanding of how dehydration affects the body, but not everyone fully understands how it affects the mind. This is a serious issue. While the ideal fluid intake varies from person to person, Americans between… Read More
What the Latest Research
Working under the hot sun, enjoying high-intensity sports, or even going for an after-dinner walk can be enough to break a sweat. Dehydration is the key risk when exerting yourself, and it can creep up in severity before the more… Read More
Cold Weather Dehydration
Most people think of dehydration as a summer hazard, but cold weather also presents you with a serious dehydration risk. 1 In this article, we’ll look at how dehydration occurs in colder weather, signs to watch out for, and effective… Read More
Before Thirst:
Takeaway: Feeling thirsty isn’t the only sign of dehydration. Dehydration is no laughing matter. In fact, numerous studies have found strong links between dehydration and impaired mental and physical performance. If you think dehydration doesn’t affect you, think again. Estimates… Read More
It’s Not All About Fluids:
Takeaway: Lifestyle choices affect how susceptible you are to dehydration. You could be forgiven for thinking that the only way to prevent dehydration is to drink fluids. After all, that’s what usually comes to mind when you’re told to stay… Read More
