Dehydration

Joyce Hollman

The best drink for hydration

Mild dehydration can harm your brain, your joints, your heart and age you more quickly than you’d imagine. But what’s the best drink to replace those lost fluids without running to the toilet all day? You might be surprised…

Jenny Smiechowski

6 things muscle cramps say about your health

Muscle cramps are a common problem with a lot of potential causes. But no matter what’s causing your muscle cramps, regular cramping isn’t something you should ignore. It’s your body’s way of telling you something’s not right…

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

What is ‘Ghost Poop’ and what it signals about your health

‘Ghost poop’ is making the rounds on social media. Who you gonna call? Not Ghostbusters. We’ve got all the answers about what this spooky-sounding term means, who experiences ghost poop, and what it signals…

Virginia Tims-Lawson

The cortisol-link between stress and dehydration

Ever wonder why you can handle stress better on some days than others? Maybe it’s a car repair you keep putting off… maybe you’re being pulled in too many directions. Or, maybe, you’re just not drinking enough…

Dr. Elizabeth Klodas MD, FACC

Electrolyte drinks: Good, bad or Fad?

Are Americans chronically dehydrated? The idea of that is making electrolyte drinks and powders hugely popular. Is there any truth to it or is it just a good marketing gimmick with questionable results? Here’s what the doctor says…

Joyce Hollman

Best treatments for dry winter skin

Winter can be brutal on your skin. The dryness, itching and flaking are miserable and cause breaks in the layer of protection meant to keep your skin healthy. How about a crash course in choosing the right moisturizers (and a bonus ingredient with extra benefits)?