How to Stay Hydrated during this Heat Wave!

By STEPHANIE OAKES

It's HOT! To stay hydrated during this heat wave and throughout the dog days of summer, drink plenty of cold fluids -- They're better than drinking room temperature ones--simply because it satisfies your body better, and if it tastes better, you'll drink more to stay hydrated.

What are the best fluids to drink? Plenty of water, sports-energy drinks, diluted fruit juice, or ice-cold lemonade are best for hydration and to help replace the electrolytes your body depletes during exercise or this heat.