Whether you're out for sports this fall, or you're running the kids out to their sporting events, you need to be sure that you (and your family) stay hydrated. According to Larry Kenney, PhD and professor of physiology and kinesiology at Penn State in the article Quest for Hydration, "as little as a 2% decrease in body water can lead to dehydration and performance detriments in sports." Dehydration by 3 or 4% have much more seriously effects.
Symptoms of dehydration are:
- Dry mouth
- Increased Thirst
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Moodiness
- Concentration
- Faintness
- Rapid Breathing
- Weak, Rapid Pulse
- Loss of Consciousness
- Anxiety
- Confusion
So, drink your water. Your brain and body will thank you.
