Need to give your hydration a switch? Gatorade is an easy and cost-effective way to get your electrolyte fix when you’re feeling dehydrated — but if you’re watching your sugar or wary of food dyes, one nutritionist has a DIY version that’s free of both of those ingredients. Claire Sorlie recently shared a recipe on … Read more
Not drinking enough fluids during the summer can land you in hot water. Water makes up roughly 60% of your body weight — dehydration happens when you don’t replenish the fluids you lose to sweat, tears, and urine. Most people don’t drink enough water, with 75% of Americans considered chronically dehydrated. Severe dehydration can cause serious … Read more
We’re on the edge of a record heat wave — thanks to an oppressive “heat dome” — and the onset of the hottest season of the year, when temperatures rise, sweat rages, and we are at increased risk of dehydration. “Hydration requirements differ widely between individuals, and it varies depending on your age, your activity … Read more
Confidence, generosity and productivity: A new study shows the various ways water intake affects work quality, relationships and mood. According to a recent poll of 2,000 Americans, people who are hydrated on a regular basis are more receptive to constructive criticism compared to those who are dehydrated (33% vs. 22%). Coincidentally (or not) hydrated Americans … Read more