Fitness Article
TIPS ON STAYING
HYDRATED This Summer by Steve Gamel
T
he theme of this month’s magazine issue is health and fitness, so naturally, Murray Media Group went all out to include a myriad of informative articles on everything from fitness tips and trends from local experts to pieces promoting healthier eating habits and everything in between.
This article focuses on the importance of proper hydration because, well, it’s hot outside, folks! If you’ve lived in Texas long enough, you are more than aware the summer heat in North Texas can quickly balloon from a manageable 85 degrees to triple digits, and this summer isn’t expected to be any different. We like to think we can handle it – you know, tough it out – as we start hanging outside more swimming, gardening, working out, vacationing, etc., but the fact is we can’t. Our bodies are more than 60 percent water. We rely on it to transport nutrients, regulate body temperature, and sustain healthy organs. 30 | ARGYLE LIVING
| JUNE 2018
So naturally, the combination of that
energy-sapping sun and the fact we lose more body fluid as we sweat makes us all prime candidates for dehydration.
Symptoms of dehydration include dry
mouth, vomiting, tiredness, dizziness, and
even delirium. And that’s just the short list. Your friends at Murray Media Group
want to remind you the best way to stay hydrated this summer is to drink lots of
water. According to the Mayo Clinic, men require roughly 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of
fluid per day. For women, it’s 11.5 cups
(2.7 liters). Those recommendations cover everything from water to food and other beverages, but water should always be your first choice.