Avoiding and Treating Dehydration During the Dog Days of Summer

by Tony Isaacs

(The Best Years in Life) The long hot dog days of summer have arrived, with temperatures across much of the country regularly reaching into the upper 90's and beyond. With the heat comes a heightened risk of losing too much of our bodies fluids. Our bodies are normally about two-thirds water. When levels dip below that amount, the result can be dehydration - which means our bodies lack the proper amount of water and fluids. Though dehydration can be a serious and even life-threatening condition, it can be avoided and treated easily with common sense measures in most instances. Read More