Life Kit Busting myths about hydration
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Nov 7, 2024 
Join Erin Scott, former NPR host, alongside Tamara Hugh Butler, a podiatrist specializing in hyponatremia, and Mindy Millard Stafford, a director at Georgia Tech's Exercise Physiology Lab. They tackle common hydration myths, questioning the eight-glasses-a-day rule and the idea that coffee dehydrates you. Discover how mild dehydration can affect your mood and cognitive functions, and learn the risks of overhydration, especially for athletes. These experts decode the science of hydration and share practical tips for your daily water needs.
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Hyponatremia Discovery
- In 1999, podiatrist Tamara Hugh Butler witnessed runners experiencing seizures after receiving IVs at the Houston Marathon.
- This led to the discovery of hyponatremia, a condition caused by too much water and too little sodium.
Listen to Your Thirst
- Pay attention to your thirst; it indicates your hydration needs.
- The eight glasses a day rule is a myth.
Body's Auto-Hydration
- Our bodies regulate water and sodium balance automatically through thirst.
- Sensors in the brain detect blood salt levels, triggering thirst and urination as needed.