SETTING UP A STEADY 20 YEAR DECLINE, AND A LOT OF PEOPLE DON’T DRINK ENOUGH WATER EVEN ON HOT DAYS LIKE WE’RE EXPERIENCING TODAY. KOAT U-N-M HEALTH EXPERT DOCTOR ASH SPOKE WITH DARLENE MELENDEZ ABOUT WHY STAYING HYDRATED IS SO IMPORTANT. WATER HELPS YOUR BODY WORK THE RIGHT WAY. IF YOU DON’T DRINK ENOUGH WATER, YOU GET DEHYDRATED. IT CAN MAKE YOU FEEL DIZZY, TIRED, OR CONFUSED. FOR KIDS AND OLDER ADULTS, IT CAN BE ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS. AND WHAT CAUSES DEHYDRATION? ASIDE FROM NOT DRINKING ENOUGH WATER, DEHYDRATION CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU ARE SICK AND THROWING UP OR HAVE DIARRHEA. HOT WEATHER, SWEATING A LOT, OR TAKING CERTAIN MEDICATIONS CAN ALSO MAKE YOU LOSE TOO MUCH WATER. AND WHAT SHOULD WE LOOK OUT FOR? IF YOUR MOUTH FEELS DRY, YOU’RE URINATING LESS OR YOUR URINE IS DARK YELLOW. THOSE ARE SIGNS KIDS MAY CRY WITH NO TEARS OR SEEM REALLY TIRED. ADULTS MAY FEEL DIZZY OR CONFUSED. IF THAT HAPPENS, YOU NEED TO DRINK WATER RIGHT AWAY. AND WHAT ARE YOUR TOP TIPS FOR STAYING HYDRATED? HERE’S SOME QUICK TIPS. DRINK WATER EVEN IF YOU’RE NOT THIRSTY. WHEN YOU FEEL TIRED, TRY WATER BEFORE SNACKS OR COFFEE AND MATCH EVERY SODA OR ALCOHOLIC DRINK WITH A GLASS OF WATER. CARRY A BPA FREE WATER BOTTLE WITH YOU AND SIP WATER SLOWLY ALL THROUGHOUT THE DAY. DRINK A FULL GLASS OF WATER WITH YOUR MEDICATION OR VITAMINS. AVOID DRINKS WITH TOO MUCH SUGAR OR FAKE SWEETENERS, AND REMEMBER TO DRINK MORE WHEN IT’S HOT OUTSIDE. WHEN YOU’RE SICK AND WHEN YOU’RE EXERCISI
Staying hydrated is a good habit for good health
KOAT health expert says we need to be drinking enough water every day
Staying hydrated in hot weather is something to pay attention to. Drinking enough water every day, no matter what season it is, is a good way to stay healthy, or to feel better when you are not.Symptoms of dehydration are dizziness, fatigue, and confusion , and its especially important to drink more water when it's hot outside, when you're exercising, or when you are sick. Dehydration can be especially dangerous to kids and older adults."A lot of people don't drink enough water, even on a hot day," said KOAT health expert Dr. Abinash Achrekar, also known as Dr. Ash, Here are some symptoms to watch for, he said. "If your mouth feels dry, you're urinating less, or your urine is dark yellow, those are signs. Kids may cry without tears or seem really tired. Adults may feel dizzy or confused," Dr. Ash said. "If that happens, you need to drink water right away."Dr. Ash offers this advice on how to stay hydrated:-- Drink water even if you're not thirsty, -- When you feel tired, try water before snacks or coffee, and match every soda or alcoholic drink with a glass of water. -- Carry a BPA-free water bottle and sip water slowly throughout the dy. Drink a Full glass of water with your medications or vitamins.-=- Avoid drinks with too much sugar or fake sweeteners.
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Staying hydrated in hot weather is something to pay attention to. Drinking enough water every day, no matter what season it is, is a good way to stay healthy, or to feel better when you are not.
Symptoms of dehydration are dizziness, fatigue, and confusion , and its especially important to drink more water when it's hot outside, when you're exercising, or when you are sick. Dehydration can be especially dangerous to kids and older adults.
"A lot of people don't drink enough water, even on a hot day," said KOAT health expert Dr. Abinash Achrekar, also known as Dr. Ash,
Here are some symptoms to watch for, he said.
"If your mouth feels dry, you're urinating less, or your urine is dark yellow, those are signs. Kids may cry without tears or seem really tired. Adults may feel dizzy or confused," Dr. Ash said. "If that happens, you need to drink water right away."
Dr. Ash offers this advice on how to stay hydrated:
-- Drink water even if you're not thirsty,
-- When you feel tired, try water before snacks or coffee, and match every soda or alcoholic drink with a glass of water.
-- Carry a BPA-free water bottle and sip water slowly throughout the dy. Drink a Full glass of water with your medications or vitamins.
-=- Avoid drinks with too much sugar or fake sweeteners.
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