I took a sweat test at Gatorade's elite sports lab. It revealed 3 hydration mistakes I was making.

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The Gatorade Sports Science Institute offers exercise testing for elite athletes. I put my sweat to the test as an amateur roller derby athlete.

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"It's HOW hot in here?"

I'm no stranger to sweating. As a competitive roller derby athlete, I spend hours a week racing around the track and smashing into my friends (and rivals), often amid sweltering NYC summers.

A cardiac surgeon ignored his own heart attack symptoms. He says anyone can miss the red flags.

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Dr. Jeremy London, a cardiac surgeon, was shocked when he suffered his own symptoms of a heart attack in his 40s. It prompted major changes to his health routine.

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Elite athletes use the 4 p.m rule for better hydration and performance, says a top nutritionist

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Athletes need to drink more water the harder they exercise, but too much late in the day can disrupt sleep.

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Here’s Another Reason Why You Should Drink More Water

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Make your own electrolyte drink at home using this simple 4-ingredient recipe from a sports nutritionist

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Sports dietitian Angie Asche recommends a homemade electrolyte drink with 4 simple ingredients.

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I add Celtic salt to my water every morning. Here are the risks and rewards of the latest hydration trend.

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Starting the day with water and sea salt reminds me to stay hydrated.

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I hiked the Appalachian Trail with my family of 4. We ran out of water on the second day and faced a dire situation.

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The author (far right) and her two children while on a hiking trip.

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