Feb 24, 2026Heat Stress and Aging: Why Older Adults Are More Vulnerable and How to AdaptThermoregulatory capacity declines with aging: sweating onset is delayed, cardiovascular reserve is reduced, and thirst is blunted. This article covers why older adults face higher heat mortality risk and what evidence supports safe heat adaptation.
Feb 21, 2026Dehydration in Aging: Why Thirst Fails and How to Stay Ahead of ItThirst sensitivity declines with age, making chronic underhydration common and underrecognized. This article covers the physiological changes that increase dehydration risk and the evidence-based strategies to counter them.
Feb 20, 2026Kidney Stone Recurrence Risk: Potassium Citrate Evidence and Monitoring PrioritiesPotassium citrate has strong evidence for recurrence reduction in selected stone-forming populations, but benefit depends on urinary chemistry and follow-up adherence.