Importance of hydration amid hot, muggy summers

Importance of hydration amid hot, muggy summers

JACKSON, Tenn. — Hot and steamy summers can create extreme risk for heat-related illnesses including dehydration. Staying hydrated is critical to ensure you have energy, can focus, and feel your best. Water alone may not be enough to keep hydrated because when we sweat, we also lose electrolytes. New research shows that during summer, when the body loses fluids faster, drinks with electrolytes can improve fluid retention, and deliver faster hydr…