Electrolyte waters are enhanced with charged minerals. Among other benefits, electrolytes may help improve physical performance during exercise or help rehydrate people when they’re sick. Whether you ...

Drinking plenty of water is essential to staying hydrated, but sometimes, H20 alone doesn’t cut it, says Dr. Matthew Sedgley, a physician specializing in sports medicine at MedStar Health. Those who ...

If you’re feeling parched or fatigued after a workout or anytime during your normal daily routine, chances are you may be dehydrated. Neglecting to replace fluid losses can severely alter your energy ...

Bryn Beeder does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

Cynthia Sass, MPH, MA, RD, CSSD, is a registered dietitian, board-certified sports dietitian, and certified plant-based professional cook in Los Angeles. Heidi Skolnik, MS, CDN, FACSM, is a sports ...

Electrolyte drinks are increasingly being marketed as an everyday essential for cognitive performance. But plain water is good enough most of the time. Unless you’re exercising for more than about ...

Even Freud would concede that a runner who finishes a marathon with bananas on the brain is not thinking impure thoughts. There's a simple, physiological reason for the water-and-bananas combo that's ...

Dehydration happens when your body loses more fluids than it takes in. Your body needs water for a variety of processes, including regulating your temperature, getting rid of wastes, and lubricating ...