Electrolytes like sodium “basically help water in the body go where it’s supposed to go,” said Holley Samuel, a registered sports dietitian who works with endurance athletes. When we sweat ...

“While we need to stay hydrated, for athletes sweating and losing sodium, there is a massive benefit to using electrolytes,” says Brooks. “They can help with preventing that feeling of ...

Analysis: here's how those 26.2 miles affect your body, from heart and joints to sweat glands and blood volume Regardless of whether you are a recreational runner or an elite athlete, running ...

Sports like football and field hockey are very risky in hot weather because athletes wear protective gear that can trap sweat. This makes it harder for the body to cool down through evaporation ...