Environment

Signs and Symptoms of Winter Dehydration

Dehydration is often seen as an issue that comes up during the hotter months of the year. It's when you're exerting yourself physically on a hot day that you become dehydrated most often, isn't it? The thing is, dehydration can occur at any time of the year no matter what the temperature might be. This means that you could suffer from dehydration during the winter as well. In fact, dehydration may be even more dangerous during the winter.

Nearly two-thirds of the population over the age 70 experience some degree of hearing loss.

Elderly residents of independent living communities in the Yukon Territory and Alaska may wish to stay inside for the next several days as wildfires in Canada continue to burn, releasing smoke that can hamper lung function.

"Anyone noticing it that is extra sensitive should take it easy and stay inside,"