As a lifelong health and fitness enthusiast with 15 years of experience, Rachel MacPherson is passionate about cutting through fads and noise. Her aim is to clearly communicate health information with ...

To lose water weight, cut back on salty foods and simple carbs, drink more water, and move your body daily. Getting enough sleep, eating foods with potassium, and managing stress also help your body ...

Dehydration is one of the biggest threats to peak cycling performance—especially in hot and humid conditions. But what if you could delay its effects before your ride even begins? Enter hyperhydration ...

Facial and body puffiness, a common issue for many individuals, not only affects appearance but can also cause discomfort. Understanding the science behind fluid retention and utilizing effective ...

Water retention happens when there is an excessive buildup of fluids in the body. This condition, medically known as edema, causes swelling due to the accumulation of excess fluids—mainly water—in ...

Water is essential for your overall health. But retaining too much water can also cause bloating and puffiness, which is not always fun. That said, water weight is common and usually not a cause for ...

During a recent shift, our emergency department (ED) team saw a patient with fairly severe diabetic ketoacidosis. The patient's serum bicarbonate level was 6 mEq/L and the venous pH was 6.85. During ...

Interpretation of the findings Sodium bicarbonate therapy did not affect day 90 mortality in patients with severe metabolic acidemia (pH ≤7.20) and moderate to severe acute kidney injury. Less ...