Stay hydrated!

A June 2026 study reminds us to keep a supply onhand—here's how much experts recommend.

Dialysis patients who gain too much fluid between treatments should be advised to drink less. Although adequate fluid intake is an essential requirement for survival, excessive fluid intake can ...

People with heart failure have long been advised to limit the amount of fluids they consume each day to help reduce congestion, or the buildup of fluid in the lungs and extremities, but that advice ...

People who drink less than the recommended daily fluid intake experience a greater stress hormone response, which is associated with an increased risk of heart disease, diabetes and depression, ...

Electrolyte supplementation in carbonated water boosts fluid retention post-dehydration, making it a better rehydration ...

CHICAGO, IL—Patients with chronic heart failure (HF) should not feel compelled to limit the amount of fluids they take in during the day, according to results of the FRESH-UP study. A more liberal ...

—It’s an established fact that consumption of water on a regular basis is good for overall health. But what are the benefits of water intake with regard to specific medical conditions? A new ...

Photo: Ally Kazmucha/The App Factor Drinking enough water each day is important, yet it’s something a lot of people don’t do. Last year I committed myself to making sure I drank an adequate amount of ...

Heart failure means that a person’s heart is unable to pump blood around their body properly. Heart failure can reduce liver and kidney function and cause fluid to build up in the organs. As a result, ...

If you can't quit salty foods, then you need to consume more potassium to protect your heart. Dr Vinayak Agrawal explains why ...