Pregnancy Dehydration: Causes and Complications
Maintaining proper hydration during pregnancy can be a challenge. The reason is simple: Symptoms caused by the hormonal and physical changes of pregnancy speed up the loss of fluids and...
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Discover the Benefits of Magnesium
Magnesium is a vital electrolyte often overshadowed by other minerals like calcium or potassium. But research suggests magnesium deficiency is a global issue with studies citing low magnesium intake in...
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DripDrop ORS Wins 2014 Edison Award
We often write about how DripDrop ORS is a revolutionary oral rehydration solution – the first ORS to combine medical hydration with excellent taste. But recently, another group was singing...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Should You Really Drink 8 Glasses of Water a Day: Recommended Water Intake
Water is critical for body functions and becoming dehydrated can cause fatigue, headaches, and dry skin. We all have heard the recommended water intake for adults is eight 8-ounce glasses...
How Electrolyte Water Can Prevent Dehydration
Drinking water is not the sole solution to overcoming dehydration. The human body relies on electrolytes to function properly. These essential vitamins and minerals, including sodium, potassium, and calcium, fuel...
Why Water Before Bed Isn’t Enough: Hydration and the Value of ORS
We all know how important hydration is for job performance and working out, but it also plays a key role in getting good quality sleep. Dehydration can cause problems in...
Fact or Fiction: Not Drinking Enough Water Causes Dry Skin?
It’s commonly believed that dehydration has adverse effects on the skin. Namely, cosmetologists and other health and beauty professionals say that dehydration - caused by not drinking enough water –...