Tag: hydration
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Sweating a Hangover: Can Exercise Detoxify You?
Can you sweat out a hangover? The quick answer is no If you’ve ever argued with smug relatives about their morning-after run, you’re not alone. The common claim is that sweating helps rid the body of toxins and speeds up hangover recovery. In reality, sweating will not magically detoxify the body or erase the unpleasant…
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Sweating Out a Hangover: Myth Debunked and Practical Tips
Can you sweat out a hangover? Short answer: no. The idea that you can “sweat out” a hangover is a common myth, and it’s one you’ll hear from well‑meaning friends who insist they felt better after a post‑party jog. Experts say that sweating does not remove the toxins from alcohol or hasten recovery. Dr. Adam…
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What Happens Inside Your Body During Tough Bike Rides
The Immediate Cardio Surge When you push to the limit on a bike, your heart rate rockets to meet the demand for oxygen delivery to working muscles. The heart becomes a powerful pump, increasing cardiac output as you pedal harder. You may notice your breathing shifts from controlled breaths to rapid, deeper breaths as the…
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What Happens Inside Your Body During the Toughest Rides
What really happens in your body during the toughest rides Every cyclist who has pushed through a brutal endurance session knows the feeling: screaming lungs, burning legs, a heart that won’t quit, and sweat that seems to pour from every pore. But what exactly is going on inside your body when you pedal past your…
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Juice cleanses, fasting don’t work: Expert reveals 5 habits that actually detox your liver and gut
Reframing detox: why quick fixes fail Many people reach for juice cleanses or fasting plans hoping to cleanse the liver and gut in a few days. The truth, according to nutrition and digestive health experts, is that lasting detox happens through consistent, everyday choices rather than dramatic short-term schemes. The liver and gut aren’t detox…
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Gout Rise Explained: Simple Lifestyle to Lower Uric Acid
Why Gout Cases Are Rising Gout, a painful form of inflammatory arthritis, is affecting more people around the world. While once seen mainly in older adults, rising prevalence is being reported in younger age groups as well. Several factors contribute to this trend, including aging populations, shifts in diet, and the global rise in obesity.…
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Travel Health Hacks for Holiday Travel in SA
Heading into the holidays: why health and safety should be your travel buddy As South Africans look forward to the summer holidays, millions hit the road, air, and coastline with family and friends. Emergency departments, always on high alert this season, remind us that simple, practical health hacks can prevent injuries and illnesses, making the…
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Beyond Coffee: Practical Ways to Wake Up and Power Through Your Day
Rethinking Your Morning Start For many, the first sip of coffee is a ritual more than a beverage, a cue that the day has begun. But caffeine isn’t the only path to alertness. A growing body of research suggests that structured routines, smart nutrition, light exposure, and movement can deliver steady energy without the jitters…
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Waking Up Without Coffee: Practical Alternatives to Jumpstart Your Day
Rethinking the Morning Routine: Beyond the Coffee Cup For many, coffee is a cherished ritual that signals the start of the day. But what if you could wake up and power through the morning without relying on caffeine? There are science-backed strategies, from movement and light exposure to hydration and breathwork, that can boost alertness,…
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Winter Hydration: Expert Tips to Beat Dehydration and Stay Healthy
Why winter dehydration quietly affects us Cold, dry air and indoor heating create a perfect storm for fluid loss. Even when you don’t feel thirsty, your body can become dehydrated as humidity drops and you breathe drier air. This is compounded by longer indoor time, caffeine or alcohol consumption, and higher salt intakes in comfort…