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NOTICE: The project that is the subject of this report was approved by the Governing Board of the National Research Council, whose members are drawn from the councils of the National Academy of ...

Dehydration happens when you lose more fluids than you take in. In older adults, it can raise the risk of constipation, electrolyte imbalances, kidney problems, and falls. Older adults are more prone ...