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7 Ways Water Benefits the Body
Drinking water benefits digestion, metabolism, toxin elimination, and other functions. Water promotes weight loss and helps...
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Healthy Living: What Happens to Your Body When You Drink Enough Water?
You might be surprised at how well your body works when you drink enough water. Find out exactly what can go right when you get...
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Hydration Quiz: Test Your Water IQ
Do you know how much water you should be drinking on a daily basis? It may not be what you think. Take this quiz to learn how to...
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Nutritional Health: 10 Ways You’re Drinking Water Wrong
Your body is mostly made of water and needs it to work the right way. Avoid these myths and pitfalls.
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Health and Beauty: Signs of Poor Skin Hydration
Is your skin dry, or thirsty? Find out how to spot the difference between skin that’s naturally dry and skin that's dehydrated.
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The Best Times to Drink Water
Benefits of drinking water: general hydration, as an aid in brain function, to promote weight loss, to replace sweat loss after...
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Diet and Nutrition: Foods That Are Good Sources of Water
Drinking water is one way to stay hydrated, but you can get a lot of water from food as well. Learn more from this WebMD...
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Diet and Nutrition: Ways to Sneak Water Into Your Day
Do you get enough water? Here are few tips from WebMD to make getting the water you need easier.
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What Color Urine Indicates Dehydration?
Urine that is bright yellow, dark yellow, or orange to brown usually indicates your body isn’t getting enough water and may be dehydrated.
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What Is the Fastest Way to Cure Dehydration?
The fastest way to cure dehydration is to take an oral rehydration solution and treat the underlying cause of fluid loss.
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How Long Does It Take to Rehydrate After Dehydration?
Learn about the symptoms of dehydration, how to rehydrate, and how long it takes to rehydrate.
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Dehydration in Adults & Children
Dehydration is the excessive loss of body water. There are a number of causes of dehydration including heat exposure, prolonged vigorous exercise, and some diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms of dehydration include headache, lightheadedness, constipation, and bad breath. Treatment for dehydration is to replace lost fluids and electrolytes.
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What Are the 14 Signs of Dehydration?
Dehydration is a common problem. While many people think they’re drinking enough, approximately 75% of Americans aren’t. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of dehydration is important for reversing it and ensuring your body gets the water it needs.
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What Is the Quickest Way to Rehydrate Your Body?
Water is the best way to hydrate your body, but it's not the only option. There are other ways you can rehydrate.
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Does Tea Hydrate Better Than Water?
In the water-versus-tea battle, water still wins. Because water doesn't contain caffeine, sugar, or other additives, it's the purest form of hydration.
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How Do You Hydrate a Child Quickly?
Rehydrating your child largely depends on their age and the cause and severity of dehydration. Here is how to rehydrate infants (up to 12 months old) and children over age one.
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Dehydration: Causes and Prevention
Dehydration occurs when the body fluid loss exceeds the intake. If the lost fluid is not replaced, it will eventually lead to a decrease in fluid levels in the body, affecting normal body functions. The most prominent effect of dehydration is low blood pressure, which triggers the stress response in the body.
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- Hydrate Right, Your Kidneys Will Thank You
- Rehydration: How Much Is Too Much?
- Aging Brains Gain More From Exercise With Good Hydration
- Everything You Need to Know About Exercise and Hydration
- Health Tip: Prevent Dehydration
- Dehydration Linked to Greater Stroke Damage
- Human Brain Has Coping Mechanism for Dehydration
- Water Myths Revisited, From Weight Loss to Hydration
- Health Tip: Understanding Adult Dehydration
- Health Tip: Warning Signs of Infant Dehydration
- Even Mild Dehydration May Cause Emotional, Physical Problems
- What Is the Healthiest Drink Besides Water?
- Is Drinking 4 Liters of Water a Day Too Much?
- What Is the Best pH Level for Drinking Water?
- Is It Safe to Drink 2 Liters of Water a Day?
- Is Ionized Water Good for You?
- Is 32 oz of Water a Day Enough?
- What Are 8 Tips for Healthy Hydration?
- Why Is It Good to Drink Water?
- What Are the Wonders of Water?
- What Are the Benefits of Drinking a Lot of Water?
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