Getting dehydrated can be dangerous for anyone, but especially older adults, young children, and people who work or exercise outside in the heat. The good news is, dehydration is preventable. There are simple ways you can work water into your routine. Many times, your...
Signs of Dehydration: When Your Body is Telling You You Need H20
When you were in school as a kid, you might remember hearing that our bodies are made up of mostly water. To stay hydrated, we have to make sure we take in more water than we lose during the day. We lose water when we breathe, go to the bathroom, and sweat....
Beat the Heat: Safely Exercising in the Summer
Even though Pennsylvania is in the northern part of the United States, its inhabitants experience all of the seasons, including a scalding summer. So how can you run your morning mile without doing your body more harm than good? There are two major health concerns...
What Is Humidity Doing to Your Body?
Summer is perfect for spending time outdoors, taking in vitamin D, and making memories with your family. When the heatwave of summer rolls around, protection from overexposure to sunlight isn’t the only thing you need to worry about. Humidity, the amount of...
Three Tips to Staying Hydrated
Summer is here! We've got the tips you need to stay hydrated.