Geriatrics and Aging. 2007;10(9):590-596. Three forms of dehydration can be distinguished on the basis of the plasma tonicity: hypertonic, isotonic, and hypotonic dehydration. Many studies on ...

Humans need to drink water to survive. Many of our body's functions would shut down without drinking water, such as urination, bowel movements and temperature regulation. In fact, over 50% of the ...

It's always important to stay hydrated. After all, more than half of the human body is made of water. Drinking water keeps you from becoming thirsty and can help cool you off on a hot day. But staying ...

Dehydration is dangerous no matter what your age, but seniors are at a greater risk for dehydration than other age groups. Dehydration can happen quicker than you think and can cause damage before you ...

Your body regularly loses water through sweating and urination. If you don’t replace it quickly enough, you get dehydrated. People at risk include athletes, those who work in the heat, older adults, ...

On behalf of the World Boxing Council, I give absolute support and commendment to the Nevada State Athletic Commission for the implementation of a rule to allow isotonic liquids for boxers during the ...