Prostate cancer consultations are common in primary care and there is no one approach to testing and treatment that fits all patients. Urologist Simon van Rij discusses the key considerations and options for personalised care, appropriate investigation and treatment
How to beat the heat with salt and water
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How to beat the heat with salt and water
Wednesday 27 February 2013, 01:45 PM
Key points
* Three successive morning weigh-ins can reveal a person's "wet weight".
* Measurement of body weight will indicate acute water loss better than any symptoms
* Salty foods will easily replace sodium losses, and beer is not a problem for long-term rehydration
* Heat stroke is rare but can be life-threatening
It's that time of year when fun runs such as Round the Bays are held in major cities, and serious competitors are in the late stages of preparation fo
References
1. Casa D, Clarkson P, Roberts W. American College of Sports Medicine Round Table on Hydration and Physical Activity: Consensus Statements. Current Sports Medicine Reports 2005; 4:115 - 27.