What’s the Best Way to Stay Hydrated This Summer?
With the heat wave we’ve had this summer, it’s essential to discuss hydration and wellness, especially for those new to warmer climates like myself. Having moved from Wisconsin, I understand the importance of hydration and maintaining a healthy exercise routine during the summer months. In this article, I’ll cover key tips on staying hydrated and the benefits of regular exercise.
Exercise and wellness: As physicians, we talk about exercise regularly and we all know we should do it. But a lot of us don’t know why. Regular exercise offers numerous health benefits beyond just weight loss and cardiovascular health. It also helps improve our blood sugar control for diabetics, reduces blood pressure for hypertensive patients and enhances our bone health, which is particularly important for patients worried about osteoporosis.
We can improve our sleep as long as we’re not exercising too close to bedtime, increase our daily energy and improve our mood. By decreasing anxiety and, again, increasing that energy, we’re also building muscle strength and can even help prevent falls.
Excerpted from Northside Hospital
