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Cold drinks, hot myths: UF expert cuts through summer hydration hype

by Brad Buck
June 2, 2026

But before you grab the latest “miracle hydration drink” promising to cool and energize you, a University of Florida expert wants to pump the brakes on the hype. Laura Acosta, an instructional associate professor of food science and human ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Alkaline, Caffeine, Electrolyte, Facts, Food Science And Human Nutrition, Heat, Hydration, Laura Acosta, Minerals, Myths, Powdered Drinks, Pre-hydrating, Sports Drinks, Thirst
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Beat the heat: Proper hydration goes beyond “8 cups a day”

by Megan Winslow
July 25, 2025

With large swaths of the country sizzling due to oppressive heat, many Americans are feeling parched. But just how much water will keep them properly hydrated and healthy? (more…) READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition
Tags: Drink, Electrolyte, Food Science And Human Nutrition, FSHN, Guidelines, Health, Healthy, Heat, Heat Dome, Hydrating, Hydration, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Laura Acosta, Megan Winslow, Recipe, Recommendation, Smoothie, Summer, Sweat, Sweltering, Temperature, Thirst, Thirsty, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Water, Water-rich Food
a drop of water splashes into an otherwise smooth pool of blue water. [credit: pixabay.com, roegger]

Age Friendly: Smart Lifestyle Choices for Healthy Aging—Not Feeling Thirsty?

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May 2, 2023

Our last "Age Friendly" series post looked at sodium and how much is too much in our daily lives. That also includes making sure you get enough water, which we'll talk about in this post. You probably know that if you don't drink enough fluid, ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Age, AgeFriendly, Aging, Dehydration, Diet, Food, Health, Healthy, Hydration, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Pgm_FCS, Thirst, Water

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