Water makes up about 60-percent of your body, so why is it when we need to fix an ailment we automatically reach for an artificial cream or some other commercial remedy? Water is essential to life, as it is to maintain life and help us repair ourselves. It doesn’t have to be consumed to reap […]
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Water is essential to our life and well-being, but sometimes we can come up a bit short and our body will likely tell us about it. As Health.com points out, having insufficient hydration can cause your mood and energy levels to dry up. Your body is about 60-percent water, so even a small decline (1.5-percent) […]
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Alzheimer’s disease is not the only condition that affects brain functionality. In fact, Harvard researchers point out that more than 50 conditions can cause or mimic the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. It’s a potentially dangerous mixup that can be avoided by knowing more about these other conditions.
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Will drinking only a few glasses of water each day negatively impact your overall health? In reality, there a whole lot of myths about hydration so let’s take a look at eight of the most common dehydration myths.
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Medical experts deem electrolytes essential for good reason. These major nutrients (calcium, sodium, magnesium, chloride, potassium, and phosphate) aid numerous vital bodily functions—such muscle function; blood pressure stability, blood clotting; maintenance of fluids, bones and teeth; nerve signaling; and heartbeat regulation. However, an electrolyte imbalance can trigger a domino effect of negative and even deadly […]
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Despite what others might say, the following tried and true summer beverages won’t cool you down on a sweltering day. In fact, drinking them may lead to dehydration, heat stroke…or even worse!
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