Category: dehydration

Let’s say you’re out on a run in the hot July afternoon heat. Or you’re out gardening or weeding in August. You know that you need to drink before, during, and after the activity to stay hydrated. Sneakier, though, is cold-weather dehydration. “There’s a false perception that hydration needs drop so dramatically in winter that… Continue reading Winter Dehydration: What You Need to Know

When was the last time you took a sip of water? If you have trouble remembering, chances are you may not be hitting the daily recommendations from the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, which are about 13 cups for men and 9 for women. (These requirements may vary depending on your activity level,… Continue reading 7 Ways Everyday Health Editors Stay Hydrated

Hydration is one of those things you know you should be on top of, but you may not fully understand why. “Hydration is important because our bodies really function [best with] adequate water balance,” says Shilpi Agarwal, MD, a board-certified family medicine physician in Washington, DC, and the author of The 10-Day Total Body Transformation.… Continue reading 10 Dehydration Myths and Facts

When you feel a headache (or fatigue or dizziness or mental fuzziness) come on, you may be quick to assume you’re dehydrated. Not so fast. While it’s true that these symptoms are some of the indicators that you’re not getting enough fluids, that may not be the only thing your body is trying to tell… Continue reading Is Your Symptom a Sign of Dehydration or Something Else?

Even if you’ve let your hydration habits slip (or you never glugged a ton of water in the first place), it’s never too late to get back on track and set yourself up to reap the health benefits of staying hydrated. It’s a worthwhile personal challenge. “Our bodies are roughly 60 percent water, so even… Continue reading 6 Smart Tips for Staying Hydrated Throughout the Day

Water is necessary for human survival, and yet it is easy for anyone to fall behind on drinking enough. We can be depleted of body fluid by a challenging workout; hot weather; fever, vomiting, and diarrhea from an illness; and excessive urination due to a chronic illness, a medication, or too much alcohol. The result… Continue reading Dehydration Signs, Symptoms, and Diagnosis 101

Dehydration happens when your body has lost so much fluid and electrolytes that there isn’t enough left for your body to function normally. (1) This common condition is easily addressed in most cases by simply drinking enough fluid to replenish your stores. But each year roughly half a million people in the United States end… Continue reading Severe Dehydration Treatment Options

Avoiding dehydration is crucial for your health. After all, water plays many roles in the body, from lubricating joints and processing nutrients to regulating body temperature. “We lose water every day through natural bodily functions, but dehydration occurs when we lose more bodily fluids than we’re taking in,” says Jennifer Williams, MPH, a Columbus, Ohio–based research… Continue reading 8 Smart Tips for Preventing Dehydration

You know you need to stay hydrated for body and mind — but why is it so important to get a certain amount? Well, water makes up about 60 percent of the body, says New York City–based Jaclyn London, RD, head of nutrition and wellness at WW, and data from the U.S. Geological Survey, a government… Continue reading 13 Genius Hacks That Will Help You Drink More Water

Calculating the amount of water you need to drink daily is more complicated than you may think. That’s because hydration needs are far from one-size-fits-all. In general, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine suggest that each day women get a total of about 2.7 liters (L), or 11 cups, of fluid and men get about… Continue reading Hydration Calculator: How Much Water Do You Need to Drink a Day?