At birth, lung fluid produced during fetal life must be cleared immediately and efficiently before the first breath takes place, in order for infants to achieve a normal and successful transition from ...

Whether you’re already taking electrolytes or are just thinking about it, you may be wondering if there’s an optimal time to take them. Makes total sense, especially since we’re always hearing how ...

This Position Stand provides guidance on fluid replacement to sustain appropriate hydration of individuals performing physical activity. The goal of prehydrating is to start the activity euhydrated ...

Maintaining optimal hydration during exercise is critical for both performance and recovery. Recent research has evaluated various approaches to optimise fluid retention and balance, optimising the ...

The persistent struggle to drink enough water throughout busy days has left countless people chronically dehydrated without realizing it. Despite carrying water bottles and setting phone reminders, ...

All the body's fluids make up one large body fluid pool. Losses of fluid from any one source is reflected in the levels of all the body's other fluids: e.g. profuse sweating will ultimately result in ...

Dehydration, triggered by exercise, heat, or illness, requires more than just water. While coconut water offers natural electrolytes for mild cases and daily hydration, Oral Rehydration Solutions (ORS ...

A 40-year-old woman with a history of Crohn's disease presents with a 3-week history of intermittent abdominal pain, about 8 watery bowel movements a day and weight loss of 8 kg from her baseline ...

The goal of prehydrating is to start the physical activity euhydrated and with normal plasma electrolyte levels. If sufficient beverages are consumed with meals and a protracted recovery period (8–12 ...