YOU HEAR IT A LOT – STAY HYDRATED! What does this mean for your energetic kids? Do you need to worry about their electrolytes? First and foremost, good old-fashioned H20 is the ticket to staying hydrated. Approximately 75 percent of a person’s water intake comes from drinking water and other beverages, and the rest comes […]
It’s officially summer and the staggering statistics are out: In 2020, seven people drowned in the North Carolina surf. The cause of three of them? Rip currents. Wilmington Surf City Fire Chief Allen Wilson reported that by end of May 2020, they “had more rescue calls than all of [the prior] year.” The main reason for […]
With the number one cause of kidney stones being dehydration, summer in North Carolina is prime time for kidney stones. “We see a consistent increase in the number of kidney stone cases here at WakeMed every summer, especially once people start spending more time in the heat and aren’t staying as hydrated as they need […]
Summer has snuck up on us. And, while summertime in NC means sunny days, sand, swimming, picnics and outdoor fun, we mustn’t forget that a truly happy summer is a healthy one. Here, I will share a few common summer health topics—but are they True or False? You can’t experience heat exhaustion if you are […]
Is there a magic formula that fits everyone’s water needs? The answer is no but being aware of your body’s health factors can help you better estimate how much H20 your body needs. The Importance of Water and Your Body Your body is composed of about 60% water. The functions of these bodily fluids include: […]
When most people think about hydration and dehydration, they think of the hot, humid summer months. However, it’s just as important to stay hydrated in cold weather. Why? Dehydration affects your heart rate, kidney, and mental functions- and despite it being cold outside, your body still loses a considerable amount of water through sweating and […]
In many ways, preparing for a marathon or a half marathon is the same as preparing for a 5K or 10K. When getting ready for any running event, the focus is always on hydration and nutrition. The difference comes in when you start prepping and what and how much you eat. The reasoning is simple; […]
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