The holidays are a time for family, friends and fellowship, and since the season tends to be busy, healthy eating, exercising, proper hydration, and self-care tend to be pushed to the side. Here are some tips to start the holidays off right and enjoy the festivities, while keeping your health in check.

At Health Care Medical Infusion Specialties, we have a full-service onsite pharmacy and staff to serve your medication needs and questions. During the week of October 20-26, we celebrate Pharmacy Week and honor our pharmacists and staff for all they contribute to the well-being of our patients.

According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, dehydration can be life threatening and should be taken very seriously. It can be related to being in hot temperatures for too long and not drinking enough water as well as a having dangerous side effects from diarrhea, vomiting, and fever. Children and people over the age of 60 are at particular risk for dehydration.