FLUID AND ELECTROLYTE BALANCE: EFFECTS ON THERMOREGULATION AND EXERCISE IN THE HEAT

During exercise, sweat output often exceeds water intake, producing a water deficit or hypohydration. The water deficit lowers both intracellular and extracellular fluid volumes, and causes a hypotonic-hypovolemia of the blood. Aerobic exercise tasks are likely to be adversely effected by hypohydration (even in the absence of heat strain), with the potential affect being greater [...]

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CROSS-SECTIONAL AGE DIFFERENCES IN BODY COMPOSITION IN PERSONS 60+ YEARS OF AGE

BACKGROUND. There is little information for age differences in body composition in elderly people > 65 years of age, especially for those > 80 years. As the proportion of people older than 65 years is expected to nearly double during the next few decades, this information is needed. METHODS. Age differences in body composition and [...]

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PSYCHOMOTOR DETERIORATION DURING EXPOSURE TO HEAT

The effect of different heat loads on vigilance and complex cognitive tasks involved in a mission of different intensities were examined. Nine healthy volunteers were randomly exposed for 2 h to three climatic conditions: comfort (21 degrees C ET), moderate heat load (30 degrees C ET) and severe heat load (35 degrees C ET). The [...]

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CLINICAL PRESENTATION OF HYPERNATREMIA IN ELDERLY PATIENTS: A CASE CONTROL STUDY

OBJECTIVES: To assess early clinical signs and their prognostic value in elderly patients with hypernatremia. DESIGN: Prospective, case control study of 150 patients with hypernatremia matched to 300 controls. SETTING: Multicenter study including seven short- and long-term geriatric care facilities. MEASUREMENTS: Clinical assessment of hydration status at bedside, such as abnormal skin turgor or dry [...]

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