Putting a Firefighters’ Dehydration Risk in Perspective
Of all the occupational hazards faced by firefighters, dehydration is one of the most common, and it can be life-threatening in extreme cases. Here’s why: The radiant heat of the...
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Why Does Alcohol Dehydrate You?
Alcohol is a time-tested human tradition. Sure, alcohol consumption can have an undesirable effect on the human body, but it’s considered a treat for everything from concerts and sporting events...
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Does Flying Dehydrate You? 6 Air Travel Tips
Summer travel is expected to be busier than ever in the U.S. this year. If you’re planning a getaway, it’s important to be prepared and learn how to fend off...
Your Skin and Dehydration
Skin is the largest organ of the human body, and our bodies are mostly made of water. Skin is a key indicator of overall health. It retains vital moisture, regulates...
Are Ginger Ale Benefits Overstated? A Look Behind the Science
Getting sick with a nasty bout of stomach flu is the worst. It can start with fever, chills and sweats, and abdominal pain. Later on, you can transition to nausea,...
Sodium: From villain to hero.
Common Sense Hydration Sodium: from villain to hero. by Dr. Eduardo Dolhun Almost every month, there is seemingly contradictory medical and health information that is generated. Certainly, over the last...
What Are the Signs of Dehydration in Children?
Dehydration is a condition that occurs when your body isn’t getting the water it needs. Although it can happen to anyone, dehydration can be especially dangerous for young children. In...
10 Pieces of Gear Every Backcountry Photographer Should Own
Featured Contributor: Nate Luebbe, The Outbound Collective Multi-day treks through the backcountry require much more planning than your average outdoor photoshoot. Keeping you (and your camera) warm, dry, and functioning...
This SoulCycle Instructor's Workout Must-Have
Featured Contributor: Steph, Instructor at SoulCycle As an instructor at SoulCycle, I sweat for a living. Like LOTS of sweat - puddles, drops rolling down my face, hair-soaked, even-my-elbows-are-sweating gross...
Emergency Preparedness with DripDrop
Whether it’s Covid-19, a hurricane, heatwave, earthquake, or other emergency, the risk of dehydration during many disasters is elevated. For example, after New Jersey’s Hurricane Sandy in 2012, in-patient hospitalizations...
Does Drinking Water Help You Sleep?
It is no secret that drinking water is important for our bodies to function. However, how does staying hydrated impact our sleep? While some worry that drinking too much water...
How to Choose Electrolyte Packets and Why ORS Is the Best Choice
Electrolytes are charged minerals that your body needs to perform properly. We get electrolytes from foods and beverages, but sometimes, we don’t get enough of the electrolytes we need. These...
How to Build a Hurricane Preparedness Kit
When it comes to disasters, being prepared can make a world of difference. Whether you live in an area that’s affected by massive wildfires, tornados, or hurricanes, it’s important to...
Is Sodium Bad for You? Here’s Why Not and How Sodium Helps Hydration
If someone asked you, “Is sodium bad for you?”, you’d probably be inclined to say yes. But you may be surprised to find out that’s not technically true. Sodium itself...
Is Coffee a Diuretic? How Caffeine Compounds Dehydration
The energy-boosting effect of caffeine found in instant coffee, espresso, or even tea and soda is one of the main reasons people enjoy these beverages each day. However, many caffeine-lovers...
What Happens If You Don’t Drink Enough Water: How Dehydration Sets In
If someone were to ask you, “what are you made of” you may think about responding with words like courage, compassion, and strength. However, you wouldn’t be wrong if you...
Does Water Give You Energy? The Link Between Dehydration and Fatigue
You know that water is an essential component of overall health. Whether you’ve tried to boost your physical performance, increase weight loss, or boost mental capacity, you’ve probably been told...