Is Too Much Water Bad?

Dehydration is a familiar foe for endurance athletes

Thursday, November 03, 2016 Follow Us         Featured Water: Can It Be Too Much of a Good Thing? Dehydration is a familiar foe for endurance athletes, and one that will be on the minds of every participant in Sunday's New York City Marathon. But did you know that drinking too much water... Read more ...  News Many Kids Still Eating Too Much Salt American children's high salt intake puts them at risk for heart disease later in life, a new study warns. Nearly 90 percent of U.S. kids consume more than the recommended amount of salt... Read more ... Health Tip: Don't Give in to Food Cravings If you're fighting the battle of food cravings, there are things you can do to avoid the temptation. The American Heart Association recommends... Read more ... Kids 6 and Older Should Be Screened for Obesity, Task Force Reaffirms Doctors should screen children older than 6 for obesity, and offer them behavioral therapy to help them lose weight if necessary, new guidelines reassert. The draft recommendation, from the U.S.... Read more ... Lazy Summer Days Mean Weight Gain for Young Kids Summer vacation may bring unexpected weight gain for young children, a new study finds. Researchers tracked more than 18,000 children from the start of kindergarten through the end of... Read more ... Weight Loss and Healthy Living Centers MedicineNet's Weight Loss and Healthy Living Centers give you all of the tools necessary for diet & weight management, exercise & fitness, nutrition & food, and prevention & wellness. Get access to various articles, slideshows, quizzes, and medications for your reference. Healthy Living Center Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home