Drinking plenty of water is essential to staying hydrated, but sometimes, H20 alone doesn’t cut it, says Dr. Matthew Sedgley, a physician specializing in sports medicine at MedStar Health. Those who ...

An electrolyte is a substance that conducts electricity when dissolved in water. Electrolytes, such as sodium and potassium, are essential for a number of functions in the body. Everyone needs ...

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Drinking plenty of water is essential to staying hydrated, but for ...

The prevalence of diabetes is increasing rapidly, and type 2 diabetes now accounts for 20 to 50% of cases of new-onset diabetes in young people. 1 Electrolyte disturbances are common in patients with ...

Trendy electrolyte packets are the newest health and hydration rage. But one expert says the health risks associated with the packets could outweigh the benefits. Many of these electrolyte supplements ...

Ultramarathoners and other endurance runners take note: You can’t rely on electrolyte sports drinks and supplements to keep essential salt levels in balance and prevent illness during and after these ...

1. An international research group consisting of NIMS and the Finnish University of Jyväskylä has discovered through its electrode-electrolyte system research that electron and proton (i.e., hydrogen ...