Dehydration affects everything, especially the heart

Autonomic adaptations mediate the effect of hydration on brain functioning and mood: Evidence from two randomized controlled trials

Dehydration (water loss >2.0% of body weight) has significant negative effects on physical and mental performance. In two studies the effects of minor hypo-hydration (water loss <1.0% of body weight) on CNS function, mood and cardiovascular functioning were measured. Study 1: On two mornings twelve male participants were exposed to a temperature of 30 °C for four hours and either did or did not drink two 150 ml glasses of water during that time.…

Dehydration affects everything, especially the heart

NORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — Summer heats up and outdoor activities peak, so doctors at National Jewish Health are sharing an important reminder: staying hydrated isn't just about quenching thirst, it's critical for maintaining your heart health. Being dehydrated can put overlooked, but significant stress on the cardiovascular system, which is a risk many people don't fully grasp when they're trying to enjoy the warm weather. "Chronic dehydration forc…

4 signs you're dehydrated on the job — and what to do about it

(BPT) - Dehydration is more than just feeling thirsty. When your body doesn't get enough water to replenish the fluid it uses to function, it can experience more serious medical problems. This is especially true for "high heat" workers like…

US bodybuilder, 20, dies of heart attack due to 'severe dehydration': What happened?