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Dehydration Effects

Alcohol may shrink the brain

October 16, 2008

New research suggests that drinking alcohol may shrink the brain. Researchers say some loss of brain volume is a normal part of aging, but in a recent study, scientists found that the more alcohol a person consumed per week, the smaller his or her brain volume. People who abstained from drinking had larger brain volume than moderate, light, and heavy drinkers, and women appeared to be the most affected. The reasons for the brain shrinkage are not clear, but experts point out that it may be due t... Read more »

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Expert & Community Posts

Staying Hydrated in the Heat

By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...temperatures. Summer is ripe with situations that could lead to dehydration. Warmer weather... Read more »

Can Caffeine Improve My Skin?

By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...slump. Our liberal caffeine consumption has some negative effects. Caffeine does have a... Read more »

Is My Heart Beating Too Hard?

By Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH , Health Expert

...and yoga. Avoidance of alcohol: Alcohol can cause dehydration (see above) and other effects on... Read more »

Weighing In: What foods should I avoid if I have gout?

By Heather Reese , Health Expert

Question: I suffer from gout, are there foods that I should avoid? Heather Reese: The most... Read more »

1/28/08 #2 - Any evidence that drinking water will abort a Migraine?

By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

...aura phase. There is, however, ample evidence that dehydration can be a Migraine trigger. You... Read more »

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Health Guide

Breast Cancer in Your 20s: Keri's 2nd Chemotherapy Session

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Water in diet

...If adequate water is not consumed on a daily basis the body fluids will be out of balance, causing dehydration. When dehydration is severe, it can be life-threatening. Read more »

Hyperglycemia: infants

...(prognosis) In the short term, prolonged periods of hyperglycemia may cause high urine output with dehydration. There are usually no long-term effects from high blood sugar unless the baby... Read more »

F.I.T. Clip Review

...drinking glasses. Summary Whether we approach proper hydration from the point of view of avoiding dehydration as a headache or Migraine trigger or from the point of view of general health, it's... Read more »

Dehydration

Drinking fluids is usually sufficient for mild dehydration. It is better to have frequent, small amounts of fluid (using a teaspoon or syringe for an infant or child) rather than... Read more »

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Jet lag and your body

Jet lag is a combination of symptoms experienced after flying in an airplane, especially on long trips. Fatigue, irritability, dehydration, and a broken sleep pattern are common symptoms of jet lag.... Read more »

Medications

Xeloda Oral Precautions and Side Effects

...serious problems due to a loss of too much body water (dehydration). If you experience signs of... Read more »

Imodium A-D Oral Uses and How to Use

...Diarrhea can cause a serious loss of body water (dehydration). Drink plenty of fluids and... Read more »

Novantrone IV Precautions and Side Effects

...infrequently result in a loss of too much body water (dehydration). Contact your doctor promptly... Read more »

Epirubicin IV Precautions and Side Effects

...infrequently result in a loss of too much body water (dehydration). Contact your doctor promptly... Read more »

Dyazide Oral Precautions and Side Effects

...have any of these unlikely but serious symptoms of dehydration or mineral loss: muscle cramps... Read more »

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