Electrolyte drinks like coconut water, maple juice, and sports drinks contain electrolytes like sodium and potassium to keep ...

Nearly 60 years ago, a physician working for the Florida Gators football team created a drink to help prevent heatstroke in players. Mixing water, salt, sugar and a splash of lemon juice, Dr. Robert ...

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 ...

Ever since Gatorade was invented at the University of Florida in 1965, athletes have been guzzling sports drinks, or sips with electrolytes—minerals that have a natural electric charge when dissolved ...

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 ...

Q: My husband was given a small jar of an electrolyte powder by a friend and has decided to take it on a daily basis. He is 76 years old, sedentary, a bit overweight and has high blood pressure. Might ...

Discover the potential risks of consuming too many electrolyte drinks, the signs of electrolyte overload, and when to seek ...

Jessica Braun Gervais is a Chicago-based freelance writer specializing in health, wellness and fitness. She earned a B.A. in Journalism from Columbia College and has written content for various health ...