Electrolytes ward off heatinduced muscle cramps

In a new study, Canadian researchers found that sipping 20 oz. of electrolyte-enriched water before and during exercise made muscle cramps three times less likely. The study authors explain that electrolytes in the sip— notably, sodium, potassium and magnesium— help the body absorb water more effectively. An easy add-in to try: LMNT Recharge Electrolyte Drink Mix (DrinkLMNT.com).