Temperatures are rising, so staying cool is imperative. I don’t know how anyone can argue with global warming given that we are basically living in an earth-sized oven. Temperatures are reaching record highs all over the country and world, and that can be absolute torture for people without air-conditioning. Not only is dehydration a risk,ContinueContinue reading “How to Stay Cool in Extreme Heat”
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Five Foods to Eat to Treat Dehydration
If you are feeling dehydrated, stock up on these foods now! Did you know that 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated? That means it is very likely that you’re dehydrated right now, and don’t even know it. While it is technically possible to over-hydrate, chances are you are way more likely that you aren’t drinkingContinueContinue reading “Five Foods to Eat to Treat Dehydration”
Best Ways to Stay Hydrated During Sports
Team sports are coming back into our lives, so we must stay hydrated. With vaccination numbers on the rise, states all over the country are relaxing guidelines, and easing us back into some form of normalcy. As a member of the athletic community, I can’t tell you how happy this makes me. Yes, we stillContinueContinue reading “Best Ways to Stay Hydrated During Sports”
Could You Be Over-hydrated?
Yes, over-hydration is actually a thing. Keeping yourself hydrated is undoubtedly one of the most important ways you can support your health. Proper hydration is vital for almost every function of the body. You can’t live for more than a few days without water, but you can last three weeks without food. Dehydration is aContinueContinue reading “Could You Be Over-hydrated?”
Is the Color of Your Urine a Sign of Dehydration?
Staying hydrated is integral to your overall health. Your body’s hydration is one of the utmost important factors in terms of your health. You can go 21 days without eating, but 3-4 days without water and your body will start shutting down. Human beings are made of 60% water, so it’s no surprise that weContinueContinue reading “Is the Color of Your Urine a Sign of Dehydration?”
Six Tips for Summer Workouts
Summer workouts come with their own slew of potential issues. When it comes to physical fitness, Summer and Winter are completely different beasts. During winter, you have to drag yourself out of bed or trudge through inclement weather to get to a gym, then spend considerable time stretching out cold muscles, all just to keepContinueContinue reading “Six Tips for Summer Workouts”
How to Stay Hydrated During a Pride Parade
Its important to stay hydrated during all day summer events. In case you haven’t noticed the fact that the world is currently blanketed in rainbow, June is pride month. All over the country this month, people are gathering in droves to celebrate the existence, acceptance, and freedom of the LGBT+ community. It’s especially important thisContinueContinue reading “How to Stay Hydrated During a Pride Parade”
How to Prevent Dehydration in Children’s Sports
Summer youth sports can pretty easily lead to dehydration. I know it feels like only yesterday we were pleading for summer to arrive, but it is here now, and it is almost too hot for words! Warm weather brings a lot of great benefits to the table, namely that the kids are happy to playContinueContinue reading “How to Prevent Dehydration in Children’s Sports”
How to Tell if You are Dehydrated
Dehydration is something everybody should take seriously, not just athletes. An estimated 75% of Americans today are chronically dehydrated, but you wouldn’t really know it from looking at them (unless of course, you know what to look for). You may think that dehydration is something you will only ever have to worry about if youContinueContinue reading “How to Tell if You are Dehydrated”