Lifestyle
New Year, New Healthy Habits
As the new year begins and we all resolve to make positive changes in our lives, it's important to remember the importance of staying hydrated. Proper fluid consumption can not only lead to a healthier lifestyle, but it can also benefit your team in a number of ways. First and foremost, keeping your team hydrated can help to prevent injuries and accidents on the job. Dehydration can cause fatigue, dizziness, and other symptoms that can impair judgment and physical performance.
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Hydration In The Workplace Is Not Just A Summer Issue
In the hottest days of summer, we are frequently reminded to hydrate often, but what about the cold winter days? The air in colder weather is drier, so when we breathe in, our lungs have to work overtime to add humidity and warm it up. The harder the body works, the more hydration it will need. Regardless of the season, a healthy body loses between 13 to 24 ounces of water every day. Just the water vapor we exhale alone can fill more than a one-liter bottle.
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Cool Places to Work
As the weather heats up, so too do your employees. One of the most important things to keep workers safe, healthy, and productive in warm weather is to ensure they stay hydrated. The question is how best to do this in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and still reach the sustainability goals you announced to your staff, customers, and other stakeholders. Luckily, you have a few options. But first, let’s look at the dangers of worker dehydration.
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The Importance of Electrolytes
So you're gearing up for another race. You've planned your workouts in minute detail, and you're sticking to your program like your life depends on it. All you need now is a performance-boosting nutrition strategy. Thankfully, it's not all mysterious. You already know you won't get far without replenishing the triumvirate of endurance nutrition: calories, fluids and electrolytes. The calorie part is easy -- fuel equals energy and energy equals performance.
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