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One would assume that with all the milk babies drink that they don't need any more fluids. But because babies have relatively small fluid reserves and high metabolic rates, they can easily lose electrolytes and water, which are crucial for their little bodies to function. And if your baby is having a bad bout of diarrhea, she'll also be susceptible to becoming dehydrated more quickly than Read more
But you can't make him drink. He may, however, bite. Read more
This cute little kid is trying to drink out of a hose. He gets a few sips in, but mostly manages to give himself a fully-clothed shower. Ah, to be young and oblivious! Read more
This year's Boston Marathon was brutal. The unusually hot weather caused dehydration, heat exhaustion, and in some cases, heat stroke for some of the 2,000 runners. Amid those grueling temps, Kenya's Sharon Cherop emerged as the women's elite champion, who during a press conference shared what led to her victory on such a challenging day. While almost all of us will never finish a marathon with a Read more
You may make the switch from a morning spin class to after-work runs with ease, but there are a few things that should be consistent in every workout. Find out what things you should always do during an intense workout session: Fuel up: Exercising on an empty stomach won't make you burn more calories, but it can make your workout much more difficult. Don't set yourself up for failure; eat a Read more
Did you know that once you hit the point of being thirsty, you're already dehydrated? Our bodies are 2/3 water, so once you're dehydrated, the amount of water in the body has already dropped below what's needed for normal body function. We offer a nifty calculator to figure out how much water you should be consuming daily, but what are signs that tell you it's time to re-hydrate? Read on to find Read more
With this season's chilly temps, it's especially important to keep your pet toasty and safe. Heidi Ganahl, CEO and founder of Camp Bow Wow, shares some important tips on caring for your furball this Winter: Never let your dog off the leash in snow or ice. Although it may seem like a fun option to let your pup frolic in the snow, it can prove to be extremely dangerous. Dogs tend to lose their Read more
We're excited to share this post from our partners at BabyCenter! Every week, we will be bringing you the best parenting and lifestyle stories from the experts over on BabyCenter, including this post from Sabrina Garibian about her tips for other new moms! Now that my son is almost a month old, I feel like I can share mom advice. Ha. That’s a joke. I still don’t know what I’m doing. I’m Read more
During my last yoga class, I was indirectly called out by the teacher. After completing a challenging Warrior flow sequence, I was hot, sweaty, and thirsty, so I took a drink of water from my bottle and wiped the sweat off of my brow. The teacher walked by my mat, glanced at me, and then said to the class: "As you're moving through your practice today, remember that yoga is about being present Read more
Like Leonard's Bakery and Rainbow Drive-In, Matsumoto Shave Ice is a can't-miss if you're visiting the Hawaiian island of Oahu for the first time. From Honolulu, head up the Kamehameha Highway to the slower paces of the island's North Shore. Eventually, you'll hit M. Matsumoto Store, a general store with an unassuming presence that belies its international frozen dessert fame. The only thing Read more
