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Staying Hydrated During the Hot Summer Days <br />With summer fast approaching, it is a good time to <br />remind Kupuna of the importance of staying hydrated <br />during the hot summer months. Information from the <br />website of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, <br />regarding water intake provides some good, basic information <br />and suggestions. Water is needed to replace what your body <br />loses through your usual everyday functioning; you lose water <br />when you use the bathroom, sweat, even when you exhale. You <br />need to replace water loss to prevent dehydration. Water helps <br />regulate your body temperature; lubricate and cushion your joints; <br />and protect your spinal cord and other sensitive tissues. It also <br />helps the body eliminate waste. Most people can drink enough <br />fluids to meet their water needs, however, if you are outside in <br />hot weather for most of the day or doing vigorous activity, <br />or running a fever, having stomach flu, you may need to <br />increase your fluid intake. <br /> <br />Here are some tips to help maintain hydration: <br /> <br /> Carry a water bottle for easy access when you are at work or running errands. <br /> <br /> Freeze some freezer-safe water bottles; take one with you for ice-cold water all day long. <br /> <br /> Choose water instead of sugar-sweetened beverages. This can also help with weight <br /> management; substituting water for one 20-ounce sugar-sweetened soda saves you about 240 calories. <br /> <br /> Add a wedge of lime or lemon to your water to help improve the taste and you just might drink more <br /> water than you usually do. <br /> <br />Have a fun filled and safe summer!! <br /> <br /> <br />Annual EAD Senior Advisory Council Meeting <br />Elderly Activities Division held it’s annual <br />Senior Advisory Council Meeting at the Aupuni <br />Center Conference Room in Hilo on January 30, 2015. <br />Senior and Nutrition Club Presidents and RSVP council <br />members attended the annual event to get the latest <br />updates for 2015 on Elderly Activities Division. Special <br />guest speaker was Horace Farr, Acting Executive on Aging. <br /> <br /> <br />Kupuna News 4 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777