36 results for “hydration”

While for many, the new year conjures up the notion of “dry January” (meaning abstaining from alcohol), it’s clear from recent research as well as long-established scientific evidence that when it comes to drinking water, it’s important to regularly drink, especially for older adults. We’ve previously addressed the concerns that…

In a summer already burdened with extreme heat worldwide, you can never get too much information on how to protect yourself and look for the signs and symptoms of heat distress. Along with serious illness that can come from overheating is the threat of dehydration, something already of concern for…

By now you know we regularly sing the praises of geriatrician Leslie Kernisan, whose website, Better Health While Aging, is a source of wisdom and practical guidance. Recently, Dr. Kernisan wrote an in-depth piece about dehydration in seniors: it’s more than just being thirsty and it’s a problem beyond the hot summer…

Hot weather often means the need for additional hydration, especially when you’re exerting yourself and heavily sweating. For older individuals, even modest dehydration can spell serious trouble, and the signs and symptoms may be subtle rather than obvious. So with aging people, it’s important to keep an eye out for…

By Renee Langmuir     Every Monday afternoon, a most curious thing happens to me. After eating a large cheese sub and catching up with my husband, my eyes begin to droop, and I cannot resist the urge to take a nap. When I awaken about twenty minutes later, I…

For many, maintaining a healthy diet as we get older is a daily challenge. With nutritional needs that differ from our younger years and health challenges that need consideration, it’s no wonder some just throw up their hands and reach for whatever is handy and delicious (and often less than…