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Electrolytes: Essential Functions for Optimal Health

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Even a loss of 1% body mass can potentially impact psychological functioning and activities like driving. Water alone cannot replenish the electrolytes lost due to dehydration, and electrolyte concentration in body fluids affects the cardiovascular, endocrine, and central and autonomic nervous systems.

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Lift Your Mood: The Role of Physical Activity in Mental Health

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Physical activity may also mitigate signs of depression and anxiety and support psychological well-being through multiple physiological pathways. Regular aerobic exercise may support healthy stress responses by promoting cardiovascular health and aerobic capacity.