Dehydration in Children in the Heat: How to Prevent It and When to Worry

How to prevent dehydration in kids on a beach or pool day, the signs to watch for back home and when to get medical care.
Is Sparkling Water Bad for You? Does It Hydrate Like Regular Water?

Is sparkling water bad for you? See whether it hydrates like regular water, when it bothers your stomach and how to choose one at the store without bringing home a soda in disguise.
Water Retention: Causes and Why Drinking Water Can Help

Learn the causes of water retention, why drinking water helps and a simple routine to reduce swelling day to day.
Homemade Oral Rehydration Solution: The Right Recipe and When to Use It

Homemade oral rehydration solution from the Brazilian Ministry of Health: how much salt and sugar, how to make it without the measuring spoon and when to seek care.
Can You Drink Tap Water in Brazil? What Travelers Need to Know

Is tap water in Brazil safe? See when you can drink it, when to filter it and the simple precautions that make your water more reliable.