Too much water can be deadly, athletes warned

Drinking too much water during intense exercise can severely damage your health, US doctors have warned.

Too much water can be deadly, athletes warned

Drinking too much water during intense exercise can severely damage your health, US doctors have warned.

A study of participants in the Boston marathon found that 13% drank so much during the race they developed hyponatremia, or abnormally low blood sodium levels.

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