As temperatures rise in the summer months, your body’s demand for hydration and electrolyte balance intensifies and your kidneys play a central role in managing this delicate equilibrium. The interplay between water, salt, and kidney function becomes particularly critical in hot weather, when dehydration risks are higher and imbalances can lead to serious health issues.

Kidney stones are small, hard mineral deposits that form inside the kidneys. They can cause severe pain and discomfort, and their occurrence tends to increase during hot weather. Warmer temperatures can lead to dehydration, which is one of the primary risk factors for kidney stone formation.

In recent years, wellness tourism is on the rise within the global travel industry, driven by increasing consumer awareness of health, managing increasing stress levels, and the growing desire for personal well-being. In this article, we discuss how Asia has emerged as the new favourite sanctuary for wellness seekers globally.

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As men enter their 50s, proactive health management becomes increasingly important. One screening that often comes up is the PSA test—short for prostate-specific antigen. This simple blood test measures the level of PSA, a protein produced by the prostate gland.