Care home dehydration tests don't work
Standard tests used to identify dehydration are not working for older people living in care homes—according to new research from the University of East Anglia.
Mar 11, 2019
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Standard tests used to identify dehydration are not working for older people living in care homes—according to new research from the University of East Anglia.
Mar 11, 2019
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Drinking enough water is a concern for everyone, but the elderly are particularly prone to underhydration and dehydration. A new UCLA School of Nursing study shows that these conditions are likely to be under-recognized, ...
Mar 6, 2019
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Adults who sleep just six hours per night—as opposed to eight—may have a higher chance of being dehydrated, according to a study by Penn State.
Nov 5, 2018
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A newly published scientific paper indicates that occupational safety and daily day performance in seven out of 10 workers from several European industries are negatively affected by a combination of heat stress and failure ...
Oct 31, 2018
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With August football practice fast approaching, every coach's favorite cheer will be to "stay hydrated" and "keep urine clear" during the summer heat.
Aug 1, 2018
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Anyone lost in a desert hallucinating mirages knows that extreme dehydration discombobulates the mind. But just two hours of vigorous yard work in the summer sun without drinking fluids could be enough to blunt concentration, ...
Jul 17, 2018
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(HealthDay)—Waiting until you're thirsty to drink during sports could lead to dehydration and poorer performance, a new study finds.
May 1, 2018
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Older people should drink more water to reap the full cognitive benefits of exercise, new research suggests. The study, to be presented today at the American Physiological Society (APS) annual meeting at Experimental Biology ...
Apr 22, 2018
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When it comes to staying hydrated, "just drink when you're thirsty" has been a rule of thumb for years. Yet a recent study by University of Arkansas researchers may prove that thirst alone is not a reliable indicator of proper ...
Apr 5, 2018
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Millions of people die every year from dehydration as a result of exposure and illness. In humans, even the most minor dehydration can compromise the kidneys causing lifelong, irreparable issues or even death. However, some ...
Aug 14, 2017
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