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Winter Hydration

Winter Hydration
By Erin Buenger, PT, DPT Can you get dehydrated in winter?  The answer is YES!  In fact, we are particularly susceptible to dehydration in the winter.  After just short periods in the cold, our bodies push fluids from our extremities to our central core, which increases urine output.  In addition, our bodies often fail at sending us the conscious “thirsty signal” in colder weather.  If you are performing any physical activity in winter clothing (th...
Posted on 2017-12-08