dehydration

Kidney stones and chronic kidney disease risk may increase with high temperatures. As warmer weather is upon us, the risk of kidney stones is rising, according to research. Researchers found that kidney stone cases are on the rise when the temperatures are hot. They uncovered this association by examining 60,000 Americans in several U.S. cities. ...click here to read more

Research from the University of East Anglia suggests that routine blood work could better help determine dehydration in older adults. Older adults are at a higher risk of dehydration, which is a serious health condition. Dehydration can lead to poor health outcomes such as disability or even death. The current test for dehydration – serum ...click here to read more

Researchers from McGill University have made a discovery on how the brain detects and prevent dehydration. They identified a key protein in the brain responsible for body temperature as well as hydration. The findings can assist in clinical treatments of conditions that affect the imbalance of bodily fluids. Study lead, Dr. Charles Bourque, said, “We have identified what ...click here to read more

It has become very trendy in the past couple of years, and with no real signs of the trend slowing down, lovers of the relaxation and meditation behind yoga, especially hot yoga should pay attention. Hot yoga, or “Bikram” yoga hit the mainstream with vigor and enthusiasm, and with more and more people signing up ...click here to read more

Chief Scientific Advisor Dr. Victor Marchione Shares His Views on Diet Soda Every time I see a friend or a loved one crack open a can of diet soda, and especially if I hear of one of my patients drinking them, I can’t help but shudder. Unfortunately, the majority of the population has been brainwashed ...click here to read more