Despite decades of literature on (de) hydration in healthy individuals, many unanswered
questions remain. To outline research and policy priorities, it is fundamental to recognize the …

Historically, hydration research reflected critical issues of the day. War, illness, surviving a
shipwreck or time in the dessert, supplying fall-out shelters, and space exploration drove …

Over the past 10 years, literature on hydration biomarkers has evolved considerably-from
(de) hydration assessment towards a more global definition of biomarkers of hydration in …

The purpose of this article is to review the effects of chronic mild dehydration and fluid
consumption on specific health outcomes including obesity. The electronic databases …

We have long understood that water is essential to life. From early experiments on water's
importance for survival in extreme environments [1] to a thorough understanding of how …

It is well-established that appropriate hydration practices are essential in promoting health
and optimizing performance and recovery. However, evidence-based hydration guidelines …

The negative effects of dehydration on physiological responses (eg, increased
cardiovascular and thermal strain), exercise performance (eg, reduced endurance, strength …

Fluid replacement remains an important strategy for preserving exercise performance as
dehydration in excess of 2% of body weight consistently impairs aerobic exercise …

Hydration pertains simplistically to body water volume. Functionally, however, hydration is
one aspect of fluid regulation that is far more complex, as it involves the homeostatic …

The importance of appropriate hydration for health and performance is often neglected in
public health education and communication. Consumers as well as stakeholders are often …