Reduced thirst in the elderly
Drinking regularly is extremely important, especially in summer temperatures. The feeling of thirst can decrease with increasing age. In addition, increased fluid loss may occur for individual physiological reasons. It is therefore particularly important for older people to make sure they drink enough fluids during the warmer months. Why thirst often subsides Scientific studies indicate […]
Drinking right on vacation – a little different everywhere
It is important to drink properly when traveling in order to arrive at your vacation destination well rested and refreshed. But even there you should not just sip colorful delicacies, but adapt your drinking behavior to the corresponding climatic conditions. Depending on how these are, the feeling of thirst and the resulting drinking behavior can […]
Is the water requirement lower in winter than in summer?
In the cooler months of the year, water consumption is usually not as important as in the warmer months. The body rarely breaks a sweat due to the outside temperatures. Outdoor exercise also decreases significantly for many people in the winter months. This also means that the body is less likely to feel really thirsty. […]
Extreme water drinking for diabetes insipidus
The average adult drinks around 1.5 liters of water or other beverages on an average day, at average temperatures and with average physical activity. Athletes will sometimes drink around three liters of water on hot days. However, anyone who easily drinks well over three liters of water a day, experiences an increased feeling of thirst […]
Thirst before going to bed
Feeling thirsty late at night Do you know that too? The evening is slowly drawing to a close, it’s time to go to bed and somehow you’re still thirsty before you drift off into the realm of dreams? If you feel thirsty, you should always try to quench it, even if it is often not […]
The reduced feeling of thirst in the elderly
Drinking regularly is extremely important, especially in summer temperatures. A reduced feeling of thirst can occur with increasing age. In addition, increased fluid loss may occur for individual physiological reasons. It is therefore particularly important for older people to make sure they drink enough fluids during the warmer months. Why thirst often decreases: reduced thirst […]
