In the summer, body weight can go up by several pounds due to increased body water. This is accomplished through fluid-conserving hormones such as aldosterone, which allows the kidney to retain more fluid and reduces the amount of salt in sweat, a measure that also aids in water retention.
The population of Mason County has slightly increased since 2010. The largest city is Shelton, population 9,777, with the balance of residents living in unincorporated areas. Shelton has seen a 0.7 percent decline in population since 2010.
Union City is a city in Obion County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 10,876 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Obion County. The name comes from its location at the union of two railroads, one running roughly east-west and the other roughly north-south.