Ever since Gatorade was invented at the University of Florida in 1965, athletes have been guzzling sports drinks, or sips with electrolytes—minerals that have a natural electric charge when dissolved ...

Drinking plenty of water is essential to staying hydrated, but sometimes, H20 alone doesn’t cut it, says Dr. Matthew Sedgley, a physician specializing in sports medicine at MedStar Health. Those who ...

A classic 20-ounce bottle of lemon-lime Gatorade contains nearly one-eighth teaspoons of salt and 80 milligrams of potassium — electrolytes "to help replace what you sweat out," the product's ads say.

Share on Pinterest Despite the popularity of trendy alkaline or electrolyte-infused waters, regular tap water can also help you stay sufficiently hydrated. Ekaterina Goncharova/Getty Images Proper ...