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Doctors warn that unless you are exercising intensely for 45 minutes or more, water is better than sports drinks for rehydration. (Photo: Thinkstock)

Water vs. Sports Drinks

Water Beats Sports Drinks for Athletes Many people associate playing sports with drinking sports drinks – in some cases because it is what they see the professionals do. The problem is, most recreational athletes don’t play at an intensity or for a duration that would require
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Researchers are now questions whether high levels of intense exercise may be bad for the heart. (Photo: Steve McLaughlin/boston.com)

Extreme Exercise

Is Intense Exercise Bad for the Heart? There is growing evidence that high levels of intense exercise may be cardiotoxic and promote permanent structural changes in the heart, which can, in some individuals, predispose them to experience abnormal heart rhythm. A review published
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