Dehydration can be a serious problem for our aging population, and is caused by a variety of reasons. Many medications can cause your body to dehydrate due to side effects that cause sweating or increased urination. Kidney function has been shown to decline with age, making the body less able to conserve fluid when needed. […]
It’s no secret that health problems change and multiply as we age. Even if we stay active, eat right and do all the things we’re supposed to do, we find our bodies don’t quite function the way they once did. With these changes we may find health risks hiding in places we never expected. For […]
With more than three million cases in the U.S. per year, food poisoning is an affliction almost everyone will encounter at one point or another in their lives. Whether it’s caused by improper handling of food, kitchen contamination, drinking contaminated milk or something else, it’s no fun. And while most people choose to self treat […]
You’ve probably heard the old adage that most of your body is made up of water. But what happens when it’s not? When you lose too much water from your system due to heat exposure, fever, diarrhea, vomiting or other illnesses and conditions, it can cause further serious problems. Mild Dehydration Dehydration can present symptoms […]