Active workstations’ make fitness part of the job By Julia Savacool , July 6, 2015 (USA Today) In a country plagued by obesity, any effort at intervention should be applauded. And so, a growing number of companies are outfitting their offices with “active” workstations — treadmills, bikes and elliptical trainers that have been reconfigured to … Read more

Endurance Athletes Should Only Drink When Thirsty, Experts Say Consuming excess fluids can lead to dangerous drop in sodium levels July 2, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Athletes should listen to their body and drink water only when thirsty to prevent exercise-associated hyponatremia (EAH) or “water intoxication.” The new guidelines were developed at the International Exercise-Associated Hyponatremia … Read more