This is from an article I read on the Star Tribune. I found it kind of interesting. Who would've thunk to much water would be bad for you.
During intense exercise the kidneys cannot excrete excess water. But as people keep drinking, the extra water moves into their cells, including brain cells. The engorged brain cells, with no room to expand, press against the skull and can compress the brain stem, which controls vital functions such as breathing. The result can be fatal.
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You forget, Kyle, that this is only a problem for people who are running marathons. Something you, myself, and most people reading your blog have nothing to worry about.
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