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 ...

Cow's milk is a good recovery drink and can be better than sports drinks. Soy milk is just as hydrating as cow's milk and is a good dairy alternative. Coconut water is rich in electrolytes but not ...

Doctors say proper hydration during heatwaves requires water, electrolytes, coconut water, buttermilk, fruits, and limiting dehydrating caffeinated or sugary drinks.

When you’re working up a sweat, your body’s losing water, of course, but it’s also sweating out a ton of minerals, including sodium, potassium, magnesium, phosphate and calcium, also known as ...