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Q I know that I need to drink extra amounts of water when I am exercising, but I keep hearing different opinions on how much is enough. I run outdoors and I'm really concerned about safety, especially when it's hot and humid. Can you help?
A It is important to stay hydrated no matter what the circumstance, but especially when exercising, or any time you are physically active in extreme temperatures. Your body is cooled mainly through the evaporation of sweat. When humidity is high, perspiration does not evaporate as easily, which can cause your body's core temperature to reach dangerous levels.See the full content of this document
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Staying Hydrated During Exercise Could Save Your Life
Signs and symptoms vary depending on the degree of fluid loss, and can include fatigue, dizziness, heart palpitations, confusion, inability to s...
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