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There are a lot of myths and strongly held beliefs around one of life’s simplest activities – drinking water.
Symptoms of heatstroke include a throbbing headache, dizziness, confusion and nausea.
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As temperatures rise in the US, so does the incidence of heat-related deaths, including heatstroke.
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Prime has two offerings: one is marketed as a ‘hydration’ drink, the other as an ‘energy’ drink. But what’s actually in them?
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If you don’t consume enough water, you may experience symptoms of dehydration such as headaches, dizziness, tiredness, low concentration, constipation and a dry mouth.
Salty french fries may taste good, but they just contribute to dehydration and obesity.
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Studies show that most people who are overweight or obese are also chronically dehydrated.
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Waking up thirsty might mean you didn’t drink enough the day before, or perhaps you consumed a diuretic such as alcohol.
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No, you’re not imagining it. You can pee more in winter. Mostly, there’s nothing to worry about. But it could be a sign of hypothermia.
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Drinking more water can make you feel happier – and not drinking enough may contribute to feelings of anxiety and fatigue.
Using fever reducers or drinking too much fluid while battling the flu may upset the body’s delicate balancing act.
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In some cases, fever reducers and extra fluid intake can weaken the body’s response to infection.
Record-breaking triple-digit heat in Olympia, Wash., on June 28, 2021.
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Which is worse, dry heat or wet heat? Both, says an exercise physiologist.
Exercising can increase your need to drink water, but there’s no need to overdo it.
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If kidneys could talk, they’d tell you not to overdo the water rule you hear all the time. But since they can’t talk, they do send signals to your body that enough is enough.
It’s no fun to exercise if you wind up doubled over with gastrointestinal problems.
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You’re working out, feeling great – until your stomach starts to churn and you’re sidelined with a bout of nausea. Here’s what’s happening in your body and how to avoid this common effect of exercise.
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If one of your goals is to drink more water this year, then make sure you read this.
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Just because you’re not thirsty doesn’t mean you’re not dehydrated.
Nutritionally, coconut water is OK, but it’s healthier to stick to plain water.
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We asked five experts if coconut water is good for you. Four out of five experts said no.
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Fish that live in the sea have found amazing ways to control the amount of water and salt in their bodies, and stay hydrated.
Thomas Johnson drinks Gatorade at a ‘Beat the Heat’ event the company sponsored in Fort Worth, Texas, June 10, 2013.
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Yes, it’s hot outside. And football practice is starting for thousands of kids. But coaches and parents should be careful about tellings kids to drink more water. That has been deadly.
Alcohol and sport go hand-in-hand too often in Australia.
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Alcohol has several negative effects on post-exercise recovery and rehydration, and should be avoided after sport and exercise
Eight seems like a lot…
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We’ve all hear we should drink eight glasses of water per day, but where did that advice come from, and is it outdated?
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There’s not enough evidence that sports drinks are any better at hydrating you than water.