Summer Heat According to the Center for Disease Control, heat kills more people than tornados, lightning and floods alone. And they are urging people to stay cool and hydrated this summer. Every year an average of over 600 deaths occur due to extreme heat in the United States. 40% of all heat-related deaths come from California, Arizona, and Texas. Dehydration in Summer … [Read more...] about Summer Heat Can be Deadly
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Dehydration and Allergies – Is There a Connection?
If you've ever had allergies you know how miserable they can be. And the antihistamines you have to take to keep them under control are just as bad, making you drowsy and loopy. During allergy season I have a cabinet full of every all natural solution I can find. Since I was taking so many pills, I had to drink a lot more water with them. I noticed that when I drank more … [Read more...] about Dehydration and Allergies – Is There a Connection?
Dehydration and Runners
Water is one of the most important things a runner can consume. About 60% of a runner's total body weight is water. Water helps maintain body temperature, improve digestion, and helps with circulation and excretion of wastes. Dehydration and runners If a runner doesn't drink enough water, they won't able to sweat adequately, and this is how body temperature is regulated. If … [Read more...] about Dehydration and Runners
Running and Dehydration
Athletes will go to great lengths to shave seconds off of their running time, and that includes runners. So running and dehydration should be one of the first things to be aware of. As little as 2% dehydration could slow a runner down and have a negative impact on their performance. Studies show that you tend to slow down about 2% for each 1% loss in bodyweight because of … [Read more...] about Running and Dehydration
Running Safety
Running is basically a safe sport, but there are some things to consider to make sure you are as safe as you can be. I learned the hard way about running safety years ago as I headed out the door on a hot summer afternoon with no water on hand. I passed out from dehydration. Make sure you are well hydrated So, the first tip on running safety is to make sure you are hydrated … [Read more...] about Running Safety
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