Key to energized and stress-free

Staying well-hydrated optimizes your energy and protects against stress. Problem is, we tend to think of dehydration as a warm-weather threat. But cold temperatures decrease our thirst response to make it a danger in wintertime too. Here's how to fight the drain

- Melissa Gotthardt

Have milk in the morning

Good news for women who love drinking a glass of milk for breakfast: Doing so can prevent dehydration for up to 4 hours. So say scientists reporting in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, who found that fluid losses were lower in those who drank milk compared to those who drank other beverages such as water, orange juice, coffee or tea. Experts say the fats and protein in milk help the beverage stay in the stomach longer, giving its fluids more time to be absorbed.

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