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Tag: healthy aging

 Ten Benefits of Physical Activity as We Age 

Regular physical activity plays an important role in healthy aging, helping individuals maintain strength, mobility and overall quality of life. From improving muscle and bone health to reducing the risk of falls and chronic diseases, staying active offers numerous benefits as we age. Developed by ACSM’s Strategic Health Initiative on Aging, this infographic highlights 10 key […]

What ‘Super’ Hazel Can Teach Us About Active Aging

About this story The Exercise is Medicine® Active Aging initiative highlights the powerful role physical activity plays in supporting health, function, and quality of life as we age. In this contributor story, Amelia Iams PT, DPT, CKTP, CIDN, CCI shares the lasting influence of her grandmother, “Super Hazel,” whose lifelong commitment to staying active reminds us that […]

GSSI Pre-Conference

The Physiology of Hydration: More Than Water Alone

This session explores the physiology of hydration through an integrated lens—examining how carbohydrate, sodium, flavor, and fluid interact to influence intake, absorption, retention, and performance. We’ll review current research on fluid balance, osmotic drivers, and palatability, highlighting mechanisms that underpin voluntary intake and thermoregulation. Attendees will gain insight into individualized strategies, including sweat profiling and timing approaches, to optimize euhydration and mitigate performance decrements associated with >2% body-mass loss. Practical applications will be linked to laboratory- and field-based research, ensuring translation from bench to field. This pre-conference equips you with evidence-based tools to support athlete hydration across diverse environments and sporting contexts. 

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  • Session 1: Sweating the detail: New insights on hydration considerations for athlete performance
    • Lewis James, PhD, Associate Professor in Human Nutrition in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University
  • Session 2: Functional ingredients in fluid replacement beverages for athletes
    • Lindsay Baker, PhD, Director at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute
  • Session 3: The hydration toolkit: Practical approaches to athlete support
    • Floris Wardenaar, PhD, Associate Professor at the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University