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

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. 🤣

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

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