The following is an installment of the "Try This" series published by the John A. Hartford Foundation Institute for Geriatric Nursing. The content is intended to encourage nurses to understand the ...

In this article, we review the most important age-related risk factors for dehydration because they may help to identify older adults most at risk for dehydration. Next, we summarize recent ...

Hermann said some older adults are particularly susceptible to dehydration because they may limit fluid intake due to concerns about incontinence. Also, the thirst mechanism isn’t as effective ...

Thirst is one of the most basic biological drivers for drinking water. But there are other indicators which can also tell us ...

Even though the hot summer months are behind us, doctors are still reminding people of the importance of proper hydration.

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Hydration is essential for the human body, which is composed of roughly 60% water and operates as a finely tuned system dependent on proper fluid balance. Yet most Americans consistently ignore ...

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There may be health benefits of taking a magnesium supplement for sleep. But what are the side effects? And how does it ...

Feeling fatigued with a cold in this changing weather? It might be ‘silent dehydration’ holding you back! Here's how to restore your body’s vital fluids ...