6 easy ways to check if the body is dehydrated; and how to fix it

Thirst could be a possible sign of dehydration, but by the time one feels thirsty, they may already be a little under-hydrated. In older adults, physiological indicators of hydration such as serum osmolarity, have been linked to cognitive decline over a period of 2 years, and even when water intake met the recommended values, it still exhibited signs of dehydration, this is according to a data published in BioMed Central. Also, dry mouth and chapped lips are common signs that the body requires more fluid. So dry mouth, lips and a feeling of thirst it may your cue to drink.