Sip to stay strong: Why hydration matters more than we think
During the warm summer months in South Dakota, many of us spend extra time outside walking, working or enjoying community events.The heat and wind can pull moisture from the body faster than we realize. Hydration becomes important for everyone, from kids running around at the park to adults juggling busy schedules to older adults who may not notice thirst as quickly.Water supports our health in every season, but summer reminds us just how essential it is.
We often think of dehydration as something that only happens when a person is ill, running a marathon or working outside on a hot day. But in reality, our bodies lose two to three liters of water every day just by breathing, urinating and through our skin. If we don’t replace that water, the body begins borrowing it from tissues, including the mouth and brain.
