Young Men's HealthIt’s generally recommended that you drink 4-6 cups (around 32-64 ounces) of water daily. Everyone is different, the amount of water recommended for you might be different for someone else, … read more
Articles Tagged: dehydration
I’ve had this issue my whole life. I rarely feel thirst unless it’s extreme. I can’t drink more than a mouthful of any fluid or I feel nauseous. It’s an issue, as I can get dehydrated, but my body doesn’t tell me till it’s severe.
Thanks for asking this question! Fluids are essential for your body to function. Many of our organs, including our brain, skin, and kidneys, require water. Therefore, it is important for … read more
It seems like no matter how much water I drink, I’m still thirsty. I can’t go anywhere without a bottle of water, and I drink over 3 liters of water a day. Is there something wrong with me?
Thirst is your body’s way of telling you that you need to replace fluids to prevent dehydration. You may become thirsty after eating salty or processed foods or after exercising. … read more
I sweat a lot when I work out. Should I drink more water?
Sweating is normal and it helps to regulate your body’s temperature but if you lose too much water (from sweating and not drinking enough while you’re active), you can become … read more
Dehydration
Did you know that about two-thirds of your body is made up of water? That’s a lot! Even though it’s normal to lose some water every day, there may be … read more
Is there such a thing as drinking too much water?
The term for drinking too much water is water intoxication. This condition is rare, but can happen when a person drinks a huge amount of water in a short period … read more
I have migraines and have pain every day. I’ve had treatment, but I’m still suffering. What should I do?
Migraines are a difficult type of headache to treat. It’s very important to figure out what triggers your migraines – common triggers include stress, smoking, lack of sleep, or taking … read more
I run cross country and my calves keep tightening. What can help?
I run cross country and my calves keep tightening. I’ve had deep tissue massages, used the roller, did strengthen exercises but nothing seem to help…I need some advice. Muscle cramps … read more
Sometimes my muscles twitch repeatedly over a long period of time. What is that?
Muscle twitching is just involuntary (meaning not on purpose) contraction of a muscle. It can be caused by many things. In young healthy people it’s very common after exercise, or … read more
What color should my pee be?
The color of your urine (pee) varies depending on how much fluid you drink. The more fluid you drink, the clearer your urine will be, because the fluid dilutes the … read more