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Does being pregnant mean saying goodbye to softball, tennis or any other sport you enjoy? Not necessarily. For most pregnancies, mild to moderate physical activity benefits mom and won't affect your unborn child.
Water is one of the body's most essential nutrients. People may survive six weeks without any food, but they couldn't live more than a week or so without water. That's because water is the cornerstone for all body functions.
Many people flock outside in warm weather to jog, play basketball or do yard work. But when the mercury rises, "easy" exercise becomes a huge physical undertaking, and intense exercise can be deadly. If your body's temperature regulation system is overtaxed, you're at risk of developing a heat-related illness. Here's how to protect yourself.
Proper hydration is one of the most important aspects of healthy physical activity. Drinking the right amount of fluids before, during and after physical activity is vital to providing your body the fluids it needs to perform properly.