Every fluid and cell in our bodies contains electrolytes. Sodium, magnesium, potassium, and calcium are among the MVP ...

People with diabetes are especially prone to dehydration. To complicate matters, dehydration can increase their blood glucose levels. Dietitians recommend unsweetened coconut water. It’s free of added ...

Electrolyte drinks are increasingly being marketed as an everyday essential for cognitive performance. But plain water is ...

The best way to get electrolytes is to consume electrolyte-rich foods like watermelon, avocado, and coconut water.

After a tough workout, what you drink matters just as much as what you eat. While water is one of the most popular choices ...

What are the best hydration drinks for your specific needs? (Nectar, Gatorade, Swanson, Vita Coco) I used to believe that hydration drinks were only for athletes — back when I was tackling rigorous ...

A classic 20-ounce bottle of lemon-lime Gatorade contains nearly one-eighth teaspoons of salt and 80 milligrams of potassium — electrolytes "to help replace what you sweat out," the product's ads say.

We all know the importance of staying hydrated, yet many of us unknowingly sabotage our efforts with habits that undermine ...

The first comparison of three common hydration methods for sniffer dogs shows that while all are effective, dogs drink more and are more hydrated when given a chicken-flavored electrolyte drink ...

Seems like nobody's drinking plain water these days. Electrolyte packets or colorful sports drinks are everywhere. But do you need them? What's the deal with electrolyte drinks — do you need them to ...