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Hydrate for a Smart Mind

It is not unusual to think about drink choices for hydration during the warmer summer season or during exercise. It is also important to “think your drink” in relation to so many of our drink choices being high in sugar. Research has shown the negative effects of dehydration on the brain such as impaired memory […]

WRITTEN BY: Patrice Powers-Barker, CFLE, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Lucas County and Maumee Valley EERA

REVIEWED BY: Cheryl Barber Spires, R.D., L.D. Program Specialist, SNAP-Ed OSU Extension Northwest Region Office

SOURCES:

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/drinking/nutrition/index.html
  • Live Smart Ohio http://livesmartohio.osu.edu/
  • Mayo Clinic http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/water/art-20044256
  • Ohio Department of Education http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Testing

REFERENCES:

  • Benton, D. & Burgess, N. (2009). The effect of the consumption of water on the memory and attention of children. Appetite 53:143-146. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19445987
  • Edmonds, C.J. & Crombie, R. & Gardner, M. (2013). Subjective thirst moderates changes in speed of responding associated with water consumption. Front. Hum. Neurosci: 7:363. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3712897/
  • Edmonds, C. J. & Jeffes, B. (2009). Does having a drink help you think? 6-7 year-old children show improvements in cognitive performance from baseline to test after having a drink of water. Appetite 53:469-472 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19835921

Sports Drinks Vs. Water: How to Stay Hydrated in the Summer Months

Have you ever wondered whether you should be consuming water or sports drinks while exercising? During the summer, this always becomes a question as the temperature rises and our bodies produce more sweat. You don’t have to look very far to see ads highlighting the newest and best sports beverage. So are the ads true? […]

REVIEWED BY: Carmen Irving, M.A., CFLE, CYC-P

Boost Your Energy and Become Contagious!

Energy  can be defined as – the ability to be active; the physical or mental strength that allows you to do things. What do you do to boost your energy?  Most of us have ideas, strategies and methods to combat our depleting energy. We eagerly share what works and what backfires for us and in […]

WRITTEN BY: Candace J. Heer, MS, LSW, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Morrow County, Heart of Ohio EERA, heer.7@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Shannon Carter, MS, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Fairfield County, Heart of Ohio EERA, carter.413@osu.edu

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Do you need Sports Drinks? Energy Drinks?

All the advertisements on television would make us believe that if you are participating in any sports you need to have sports drinks to help you.  The ads target children and youth marketing them as a healthy alternative to soda.  Are they necessary?  Do they help you?  Is the cost worth it? The ads state […]

Staying Hydrated for Physical Activity

Making wise choices when deciding what to eat and drink before, during and after physical activity is important.  Water is always the best choice.  If you choose a different beverage, choose a drink with no more than 50-80 calories per 8-ounce serving.  To stay hydrated, your body needs about two quarts of liquid a day. […]

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