Very young children, the elderly, and people who suffer from chronic illness are at the highest risk of dehydration; however, other groups are also at higher risk.  Children’s bodies are made up of more water than adults, and children’s metabolisms are higher than adults’ metabolisms. Children often experience vomiting and diarrhea as part of childhood illnesses. They may also not be able to understand or communicate when they need fluids.  Older people may not experience thirst sensations as regularly, and their bodies do not conserve water as well. Some older people may also have conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease, that make it difficult to communicate their needs to caregivers.  People with chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, heart failure, or kidney disease, are more likely to become dehydrated. People may also take medications that contribute to dehydration (diuretic drugs). Acute illnesses such as influenza can also increase your risk of dehydration. Fever and sore throat make you less likely to want to drink.  Heavy exercisers, especially endurance athletes, are at a higher risk of dehydration because their bodies may lose more water than they are able to consume; however, dehydration is also cumulative, so you can become dehydrated over the course of a few days even with light exercise if you don’t consume enough water. People in very hot climates or who are frequently exposed to prolonged heat are at higher risk. For example, construction workers and other people who work outside all day are at an elevated risk for dehydration. This is especially true if it is also humid in that climate. Sweat does not evaporate well in humid, hot environments, so your body has more trouble cooling itself.  People who live at high altitudes (above 8,200 ft/2,500 m) are at an increased risk for dehydration. Your body may resort to increased urination and rapid breathing to keep your body oxygenated, both of which contribute to dehydration. You can usually treat mild to moderate dehydration at home, with the remedies suggested in this article. Common signs of mild to moderate dehydration include:  Dark yellow or amber urine Infrequent urination Increased thirst Dry mouth, nose, and eyes Overheating Headache Fatigue You should not treat severe dehydration at home with remedies. You will probably need IV hydration to recover from severe dehydration without quick and appropriate rehydration severe damage can be done to organs such as kidney and brain. Seek immediate medical attention if your symptoms include any of the following:  Little or no urination Reduced sweat Very dark urine Dizziness or light-headedness that significantly impairs your ability to stand or move Weakness or shakiness Low blood pressure Fast heart rate Fever Lethargy or confusion Seizure Shock (e.g., pale/clammy skin, chest pain) Children may not be able to communicate all of their symptoms to you. There are several things you can look for to help determine whether your child is dehydrated.  Reduced tears. If your child is crying but not producing tears (or not as many as usual), she is dehydrated.  Capillary refill time. This is a simple test often used by pediatricians to test for dehydration. Press on the child’s fingernail until the nail bed turns white. Have your child hold her hand above the heart. Watch how quickly the nail bed turns pink. If takes more than two seconds, your child may be dehydrated.  Rapid, shallow, or disturbed breathing. If your child is not breathing normally, it could be a sign that she is dehydrated. Severe dehydration in children should be treated immediately by a medical professional. Call your pediatrician or emergency medical services if your child has any of the following symptoms:  Sunken eyes or fontanelle. The fontanelle is the “soft spot” on very young infants’ heads. If it looks sunken, the baby is likely dehydrated.  Skin turgor. Skin turgor is essentially how your skin “snaps back” after being moved. For example, children who are dehydrated will have reduced skin turgor. If you pull up a small fold of skin on the back of your child's hand or on his stomach and it doesn’t return to its original state, the child is dehydrated.  No urine output in eight hours or more Extreme lethargy or loss of consciousness When you are adequately hydrated, your urine should be a pale, transparent yellow. Having too much or too little water in your system will change the color of your urine.  If your urine is very clear or has almost no color, you may be over-hydrated. Overhydration can cause dangerously low levels of sodium, a natural electrolyte your body needs to function.  If your urine is dark yellow or amber, you are probably a little dehydrated and should drink water. If your urine is orange or brown, you are severely dehydrated and need medical attention immediately.
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One-sentence summary -- Know who is most at risk for dehydration. Recognize mild or moderate dehydration. Recognize severe dehydration. Look for symptoms of mild to moderate dehydration in children. Recognize severe dehydration in infants and children. Check your urine.

Q: To finish your project, keep repeating rows three, four, and five in sequence. Do this until your project is the desired length. Make sure that you change colors after every fifth row to differentiate the abstract cat design.
A: Repeat rows three through five until your project is the desired length.

Article: Starting in the corner of your plot or garden, plunge your spade a few inches into the ground. Turn the dirt oil, keeping most of the topsoil on top (the topsoil will be richer, softer, and darker than the soil underneath it). Repeat this process, proceeding down the edge of your plot, then doubling back when you reach the end. Leave turned-over rows (or furrows) a foot or two apart from each other. In most locations, the topsoil is about six inches to a foot thick (though this can vary). Once you've tilled your plot into rows, go back over your work with a rake. Use the rake to break up large soil clods, loosening the soil so that it can accept seeds. You'll want this loose, broken-up soil to extend about two inches deep. For most crops, aim to break the soil into clumps smaller than the size of a dime. As you rake the soil, take care not to flatten your plot with your footsteps. A flat field will retain too much water in the event of rain, which can lead to crop failures. Try to preserve the highs and lows of your furrows so that excess water is directed to the edges of the field.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Use a spade to turn the soil up in rows. Rake the ground. Leave furrows for good drainage.