Doctors discuss when to use electrolyte supplements versus water for proper hydration in hot weather, with recommendations on ...

Adherence to fluid intake protocols was poor, and consequently, quantitative results were nonsignificant. However, follow-up interviews revealed that 20 women reported decreased UI episodes since ...

Dehydration is a health condition caused by an insufficiency of fluid and electrolytes in the body. It occurs when the body utilizes or loses more water than it consumes.

Water is an essential element for life. The prevention of dehydration is a critical component to survival: without water, humans can only survive for a few days.

If you're not a big water drinker, nutritionists say certain fruits and vegetables -- like watermelon, spinach and cucumbers -- can contribute towards your daily fluid intake.

Dehydration is associated with a higher risk of ill health in older people, from having an infection, a fall or being admitted to hospital. But an appetite for food and drink can diminish as ...

Decreased fluid intake, decreased thirst, diuretics, and insensible losses (water lost through the bowel and respiratory system) most likely contributed to dehydration.

A 72-year-old Chinese man was hospitalised after drinking excess water, triggering the worst asthma attack, making him unable to breathe. The doctors treating the elderly man said he suffered from ...

Recommended daily protein intake too low for the elderly The minimum protein requirement for healthy adults has been set almost 15 years ago but there is a growing body of evidence that this ...

A new study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) published in eBioMedicine suggests drinking enough water may help delay the aging process for many people, though there are caveats to know.