There are a lot of myths and strongly held beliefs around one of life’s simplest activities – drinking water.
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As temperatures rise in the US, so does the incidence of heat-related deaths, including heatstroke.
Prime has two offerings: one is marketed as a ‘hydration’ drink, the other as an ‘energy’ drink. But what’s actually in them?
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.
Studies show that most people who are overweight or obese are also chronically dehydrated.
Waking up thirsty might mean you didn’t drink enough the day before, or perhaps you consumed a diuretic such as alcohol.
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.
Drinking more water can make you feel happier – and not drinking enough may contribute to feelings of anxiety and fatigue.
In some cases, fever reducers and extra fluid intake can weaken the body’s response to infection.
Which is worse, dry heat or wet heat? Both, says an exercise physiologist.
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.
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.
If one of your goals is to drink more water this year, then make sure you read this.
Just because you’re not thirsty doesn’t mean you’re not dehydrated.
We asked five experts if coconut water is good for you. Four out of five experts said no.
Fish that live in the sea have found amazing ways to control the amount of water and salt in their bodies, and stay hydrated.
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 has several negative effects on post-exercise recovery and rehydration, and should be avoided after sport and exercise
We’ve all hear we should drink eight glasses of water per day, but where did that advice come from, and is it outdated?
There’s not enough evidence that sports drinks are any better at hydrating you than water.
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Associate Professor of Exercise and Sports Science, Wayne State University
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Program Director of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Accredited Practising Dietitian, University of South Australia
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Associate Professor, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
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Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Nutrition, Dietetics & Food Innovation - School of Health Sciences, UNSW Sydney
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Associate Professor of Science & Medicine, Bond University
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Sport Science Research Fellow, Victoria University
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Adjunct lecturer and nutritionist, UNSW Sydney
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Associate Professor and clinical academic gastroenterologist, Western Sydney University
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Professor, Brock University
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Senior Lecturer, Nottingham Trent University
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Senior Lecturer in Sport Engineering, Nottingham Trent University
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Lecturer in Exercise and Environmental Physiology and Exercise Immunology, University of Westminster
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Director, Nephrology and Kidney Care Services, Melbourne Health
