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7 Things You Should Know About Aloe Water
By Emily Lockhart Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

7 Things You Should Know About Aloe Water

It’s come to my attention that a so-called “miracle beverage” has been linked to everything from glowing skin to stronger immunity. That’s right, I’m talking about aloe water, and I want to set the record straight on the merits and safety precautions of aloe water, or aloe juice, before you pass a stocked shelf at […]

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Rio 2016 Olympic Waters Dangerously Polluted, Study Shows
By ActiveBeat Author Trending Health News

Rio 2016 Olympic Waters Dangerously Polluted, Study Shows

A new report raises troubling questions about the safety of the water being used for the next Summer Olympic Games, which will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 2016. That report reveals that water which may be used for swimming and boating events is highly contaminated and could cause serious illness. The study, […]

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How to Drink More Water
By Emily Dockrill Jones Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

How to Drink More Water

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 78-percent of American adults drink less than the recommended 8-cups or 2-liters of water per day. In fact, 43-percent drink less than just half that amount. While the actual amount of water a person needs varies according to several factors—size, activity level, environment, etc.—the general consensus is […]

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Predicting Health Crises by Studying Sewer Water
By ActiveBeat Author Trending Health News

Predicting Health Crises by Studying Sewer Water

What’s the best way to spot urban health crises before they happen? According to researchers at MIT, that solution might involve examining a city’s sewers. Carlo Ratti is director of MIT’s Senseable City Lab, where he’s currently working on a project called “Underworlds”. The focus is on the waste contained below a city, with a […]

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