Fruit has more than the power to hydrate on hot summer days. It can also deliver electrolytes — minerals that are critical for the body to function. Electrolytes help nerves, muscles, the heart and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Electrolyte powders may contain extra vitamins in addition to magnesium, potassium and sodium. (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; ...

Electrolytes are a trending topic in the nutrition and wellness world, and for good reason. They play a role in many bodily processes that are crucial for functioning at our best. That said, they ...

Have you ever finished a run and noticed a thin layer of salt built up on your arms or forehead? This is evidence of your body losing salt – or electrolytes – through sweat. Keeping on top of your ...

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 ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While drinks are a convenient way to replenish your electrolytes when you’re on the go, whole foods ...

I used to think electrolyte drinks were just for marathon runners, but now they’re everywhere, from gym bags to grocery carts. Electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and magnesium are essential for ...

You can drink all the water you want, but without electrolytes, your body struggles to use it. That’s because electrolytes are essential minerals that allow your cells to absorb and retain fluids, ...

Whether you’re working out, battling a fever, standing in the sunshine, or any other sweaty activity—you are losing electrolytes. So, it is unsurprising that a wide variety of health brands claim to ...