Sugar cravings are a formidable opponent to anyone trying to stay on a nutritious path. Sugar cravings can attack in the middle of the day or night, and it takes the will power of a comic book hero to say no to such temptation. But what if we can identify and address the underlying reason… Continue reading 7 Ways to Beat Those Sugar Cravings
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Dehydration Can Negatively Affect Cognition
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, according to a 2018 study done at Georgia Institute of Technology and published in the July issue of the journal… Continue reading Dehydration Can Negatively Affect Cognition
Heat-Related Dangers in Older Adults: What You Need to Know
As we age, our ability to adequately respond to summer heat can become a serious problem. Older people are at significant increased risk of heat-related illnesses, known collectively as hyperthermia, during the summer months. Hyperthermia can include heat stroke, heat edema (swelling in your ankles and feet when you get hot), heat syncope (sudden dizziness… Continue reading Heat-Related Dangers in Older Adults: What You Need to Know
3 Things You Should Know About Fad Diets and Bad Breath
Fad diets gain popularity because they let you shed pounds quickly, but health professionals warn they often come with side effects, such as fatigue, nausea, headaches, constipation and dehydration. One additional side effect that doesn’t get as much attention, though, is this. They can cause bad breath. Dehydration is the key symptom related to fad… Continue reading 3 Things You Should Know About Fad Diets and Bad Breath
4 Ways To Beat Holiday Stress
The holidays are supposed to be relaxing, joyous and fun, but for millions of Americans they bring stress, anxiety and even depression. Numerous studies have shown upwards of 70 percent of Americans feeling stressed as Christmas bears down on them. A survey by Think Finance revealed that 45 percent of 1,000 respondents would prefer to skip… Continue reading 4 Ways To Beat Holiday Stress
A Simple Blood Test to Detect Dehydration
Inexpensive blood tests already in use can diagnose dangerous dehydration in older people, a new study says. The best test for diagnosing dehydration, known as a serum osmolality test, is expensive .But new research published today reveals how routine blood tests for sodium, potassium, urea and glucose could be used to screen for dehydration, which… Continue reading A Simple Blood Test to Detect Dehydration
The Facts about Dehydration
A huge misconception about dehydration is the way one identifies it. Most people think that if they drink when they feel thirsty, they can avoid becoming dehydrated. According to Franci Cohen, personal trainer, exercise physiologist, and certified nutritionist, nothing could be farther from the truth. “The fact is that by the time one feels thirst,… Continue reading The Facts about Dehydration