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Electrolytes: Essential Functions for Optimal Health

Designs for Health

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. Sodium is key for fluid balance as it stimulates thirst and water retention.

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Psychological Effects of Music

Teen Health 101

Music is a source of recreation, mood enhancement, distraction, and even therapy. Listening to music affects human stress response, particularly the autonomic nervous system, which helps individuals recover more quickly from stressors.