Environment-related fluid loss should not be underestimated, especially during the summer months. The old-old are physically vulnerable to the effects of excess sweating during high ambient ...

Only drinking water in summer may not be enough to stay healthy in summer. Heavy sweating causes loss of key electrolytes, ...

Lactated Ringer’s solution is an intravenous fluid that doctors use to treat dehydration and restore fluid balance in the body. The solution consists primarily of water and electrolytes. Other names ...

From watermelon to cucumber, these hydrating fruits help you stay cool, replenish electrolytes and beat the summer heat more ...

Assessment of volume status in the elderly requires detailed clinical skills and investigation of prior events. Establishing the duration of fluid loss from diuresis, diarrhea, or vomiting can give an ...