What you need to know about heart disease and blood lipids Heart disease and stroke are the primary causes of death in Canada, in addition to being significant causes of disability for both men and women, and include:
Coping with Cholesterol
Hydration Status and Sport Drinks for Athletes
Proper hydration before you exercise, monitoring your hydration status during exercise, and replacing fluid losses post-exercise are vital to ensuring your body has the fluids it needs to perform.
The “What” and the “Why” of Sport Drinks
Composition of our blood: Plasma Osmolality Plasma osmolality is a measure of the concentration of sodium, chloride, potassium, glucose and other ions (molecules with a positive or negative electric charge) in the blood. This osmolality is affected by changes in
Summer Beverages: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Advantages Disadvantages Example Water * Hydration * No calories * Low electrolyte and carbohydrate content* If bottled is environmentally unfriendly * Tap * Dasani * Figi * Evian Fruit Juice * Hydration * Vitamins * Minerals * Electrolytes * Antioxidants