How to Tell if You are Dehydrated

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I always worry a bit about dehydration in hot weather. It is going to be getting hot this summer and a person can get dehydrated by losing water from sweating, crying, each time they go to the bathroom and, even breathing. (Yeah, I didn't know that last one.)Water is usually restored in eating and drinking but, sickness, sweating, and exercise can take it from your body. I have learned the seriousness of dehydration through people I have known down through the years. But the way to not get dehydrated is by knowing some signs. So I went looking for ways to know if we are getting dehydrated. Here are a few ways to tell if you are dehydrated: * Noticing some fatigue, memory, mental focus, or even a headache can mean we are dehydrated. Did you know more than half of your body weight comes from water? A good workout can actually lower how much blood you have for a while. * If you are only needing to pee under four times a day and your urine is dark and has a bad odor. * Feel cranky, lightheaded, confused, or dizzy. * Children may have sunken eyes or not have a wet diaper.