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Healthy body, healthy mind! Physical Exercise, Fitness, Running, Jogging, Gym and Activity. Twitter Hashtag: #GymEd Curated by Peter Mellow |
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If you’re a healthy person worried about hydration, odds are, you’re getting plenty. But no one can say exactly what the right amount is.
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Running in the heat or humidity requires extra attention to hydration. Here are the best ways to hydrate before, during and after your long runs.
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When you're thirsty and in need of a drink, which beverages are best at keeping you hydrated? Find out.
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Being sufficiently hydrated has been linked with a lower risk of developing chronic diseases, dying early or being biologically older than your chronological age, according to a new study.
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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.
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‘One size fits all’ guidance could lead to 20m litres of drinking water being wasted each day in UK, scientists say
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Eliud Kipchoge, the world’s greatest marathoner, has an unlikely partner in his world-record-setting marathon runs: a course volunteer who is responsible for handing him nutrition.
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Waking up thirsty might mean you didn’t drink enough the day before, or perhaps you consumed a diuretic such as alcohol.
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Many brands claim they have ‘enhanced’ water – but what do the experts think?
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Population studies are yet to find long-term dehydration in anyone. It seems we drink as much as we need.
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All types of workouts can increase your need to drink water, but you don’t need to overdo it.
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From alkaline waters to beauty elixirs, added oxygen and probiotics, many brands claim they have ‘enhanced’ water – but what do the experts think?
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There are reasons to question an expert panel’s recommendations for children.
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Replacing just one sugary drink per day with these alternatives could lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, a new study says.
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You're nearing the end of spin class at the gym and you're feeling the burn. Nutrition experts explain when one is better than the other.
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Pounding large quantities of water morning, noon and night may not be the best or healthiest way to hydrate.
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Water is the drink of choice for health and sports performance benefits, especially for juniors.
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Whether you’ve had fatigue or even dry skin, you’ve probably been told to drink more water as a cure. But this advice comes from decades-old guidance… and may have no scientific basis.
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Inadequate hydration can cause fatigue, poor appetite, heat intolerance, dizziness, constipation, kidney stones and a dangerous drop in blood pressure.
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Q. Are there benefits of drinking alkaline water, or is what I’m reading just a bunch of hooey?
A. Despite the claims, there’s no evidence that water marketed as alkaline is better for your health than tap water.
“It’s all about marketing,” said Tanis Fenton, a registered dietitian and epidemiologist at Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary. “There is no science to back it up.”
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We all know that tap water is better than buying bottled water, from an environmental standpoint at least. But what should you drink it out of? A single-use bottle, used multiple times, might be best.
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Do coffee and tea dehydrate you? Here's what to know about caffeinated beverages, diuretics and hydration.