Dehydration happens when you lose more fluids than you take in. In older adults, it can raise the risk of constipation, electrolyte imbalances, kidney problems, and falls. Older adults are more prone ...

In 1942, as desert warfare raged in North Africa, a crew of physiologists was dispatched to the Sonoran Desert to conduct experiments on soldiers. The goal was to figure out how much water they needed ...

Winter or cold-weather dehydration may seem less likely than summertime dehydration, but it is still a risk. “There’s a false perception that hydration needs drop so dramatically in winter that ...

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common infection caused by bacteria entering your urinary tract. UTIs can cause pain or burning when you pee, a frequent urge to pee, pressure in your pelvis, or ...

It’s hard to overstate the importance of avoiding dehydration. After all, water is involved in almost all of your body’s processes — including digestion, breathing, sweating, and brain function, per ...

Food cravings are common and can be triggered by physical causes like hormone shifts, low quality sleep, dehydration, or a diet that is low in nutrients. Mental factors like stress, mood, personality ...

Ozempic (semaglutide) helps people with type 2 diabetes lower their blood sugar if diet, exercise, and other diabetes medications haven’t worked. If you’ve just gotten a prescription for it, you might ...

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Some health benefits of traditional and infrared saunas include improving your cardiovascular health, lowering your risk of stroke, and helping your immune system. (Photo Credit: Connect Images/Getty ...

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Gatorade can help you replace electrolytes and provide energy during exercise lasting over an hour. Regular Gatorade contains sugar, which can worsen diarrhea after illness. A 28-ounce Gatorade bottle ...

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