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Electrolytes That Will Help You Stay Hydrated & Perform Better

Electrolytes are minerals that help you stay hydrated, regulate nerve functioning, and influence muscle contraction and relaxation. Any electrolyte disturbance can potentially hinder athletic performance and may lead to muscle weakness, muscle twitching, dehydration, and cramping. Sodium and chloride (together they make table salt) are the major electrolytes lost through sweat followed by smaller amounts …

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Heat Illness in High School Athletes: Football Players Most at Risk

“High school football player dies after collapsing….”  How many times have you seen this headline? Every year between the months of August and September, there are an alarming number of news stories telling us about lives cut too short.  Tragic incidents where young athletes die on the field during practice or a game or soon after being rushed to the …

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