When hiking at high altitude or flying in an airplane, drink more water than usual. The thin, dry air of mountain areas and airplane cabins causes dehydration. Don't count on drinks with caffeine to supply water. It is a mild diuretic and causes water loss. Don't rely on beer, wine or other alcoholic drinks to quench your thirst.
Alcoholic beverages can cause dehydration.
Your Monthly Resource for Health Condell Health Network and a variety of support groups will provide the following activities during June, 2000. Most programs are held in the Dorothy Allen Conference Center at 700 Garfield Ave., on the Condell Medical Center campus in Libertyville. Other locations are listed separately. All phone numbers are area code 847. Any person who has a history of sleep apnea, is currently being treated with CPAP, BiPAP or has undergone surgery for any sleep disorder is invited.