A hydration strategy for runners helps prevent dehydration and maintain proper fluid balance during exercise. This can improve athletic performance, prevent fatigue, cramping, heat illness and ensure proper recovery post-run. A well-planned hydration strategy involves...
Electrolytes play a crucial role in athletic performance. They are minerals, such as sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium, that dissolve in bodily fluids and create electrically charged particles (ions) which are essential for many physical functions. For...
The fountain of youth isn’t as far out of reach as we may think, according to a National Institutes of Health study published recently in the journal eBioMedicine. The study found that being properly hydrated and drinking enough water is associated with a...
Cardiovascular drift is a phenomenon that occurs during endurance exercise, in which the heart rate of an athlete gradually increases over the course of the workout or race, even though the intensity of the exercise remains constant. This can be caused by a variety of...
New year, new you, right? As we all look to set new goals and things to achieve in 2023, getting healthy is probably one of those items. If so, you’re not alone. Exercising, eating right and losing weight are common contenders when January 1 comes along. While these...
In the past, wearables may have been seen as nice-to-have or even a piece of entertainment. Not anymore. Since the pandemic, and even more recently, things have changed and consumers are taking healthcare into their own hands. Not only do patients want to become more...
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