Preventing dehydration is simple. Drink fluids, and plenty of them. But dehydration has a way of sneaking up on you, especially during the warmer summer months, and it can be hazardous when it does. For the average person, the threat of intermittent mild dehydration is not usually a cause for concern because one’s hydration level is always in constant flux. But even mild dehydration can have a negative impact on those who are the most susceptible to heat injury, such as athletes, outdoor laborers, children, and even the elderly.
