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How does your brain tell you that you’re thirsty?
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Jan 27, 2022 at 9:58 pm #3738363Jan 28, 2022 at 7:44 am #3738373
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. 🤣
Jan 29, 2022 at 12:07 pm #3738469One 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
Feb 6, 2022 at 10:40 pm #3739299Wow, 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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