How does your brain tell you that you’re thirsty?

[Steven Paris]

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/01/27/1076089390/thirsty-heres-how-your-brain-answers-that-question

[Bonzo]

Pretty cool system; I had no idea that there were so many failsafe sensors and different checkpoints.  I guess that when I’m thirsty, I need to trust myself and drink a bit of water. 🤣

[HkNewman]

One caution is as we age, our bodies start losing the ability to “feel” dehydration.  Here’s a latest update ..

https://www.discovermagazine.com/health/why-dehydration-can-turn-deadly-for-seniors

[Samantha R]

Wow, to both articles, and thanks to both of you for posting them!  It sounds to me as though the old pinch-the-skin-on-the-back-of-your-hand check may be a good habit to develop, as a conscious backup.

Sam

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