Nearly 400 people die of heat-related illnesses in the United States each year, and many of these deaths are preventable. Hydration is an important tool in protecting your body against the health risks caused by the soaring temperatures.
Summer is ripe with situations that could lead to dehydration. Warmer weather means more outdoor activities, and being physically active outdoors in the heat increases the risk of dehydration and other temperature-related conditions.
Dehydration is the most...
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Full Question:Can hot weather cause migraines even if I keep hydrated? Where I live, when it got into week 2 of 110+ degree heat, my... Read more »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) A new sports drink that describes itself as a zero-calorie, zero sweetener water beverage may be a good option for athletes... Read more »
The F.I.T. Clip Fluid Intake Tracker is a simple, yet effective tool that most of us probably need. Even for those who simply don't like and won't... Read more »
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Clinitest What the risks are If the sample is being collected from your infant, some skin irritation may result from the adhesive... Read more »
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The glucose urine test measures the amount of sugar (glucose) in a urine sample. The presence of glucose in the urine is called glycosuria or... Read more »
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Hydrate - calcium; Lime milk; Slaked lime References Wax PM, Yarema M. Corrosives. In: Shannon MW, Borron SW, Burns MJ, eds. Haddad and... Read more »
Drink plenty of fluids Believe it or not, thirst is not a good predictor of hydration status. By the time that you feel thirsty, you are probably already somewhat dehydrated. Most people probably spend a good portion of their life mildly...
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