Drinking too much water in hot weather can cause your body’s sodium level to drop dangerously low. This can lead to dizziness, nausea, vomiting, brain swelling, and even death. If you work or exercise outdoors, drink no more than 1.5 liters of water per hour.

Military Medicine

Taking the stairs is a good way to get more exercise. Going up stairs quickly is equivalent to a 6 mile-per-hour run. Going down is similar to walking briskly. For maximum benefit, climb up and down a staircase for about 25 minutes four times a week.

Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise

Extra fat around a woman’s waistline may increase her risk of heart disease. But weight training can help target that fat. One study found that women age 60 and older lost more than 10% of their tummy fat after a 25-week weight lifting program. The women worked out on resistance machines three times a week.

Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise

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