Hydration

Staying hydrated isn’t just for summer months. Learn about dehydration effects and how to stay hydrated all year long.

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12 Incredible Benefits of Lemon Water You Never Knew

Celebrities and naturopaths won't start their day without guzzling a glass of lemon water. Here's what this a.m. habit can and can't do for your health.

Nutrition Experts Bust 10 Myths About Hydration

Mindlessly drinking eight glasses of water or chugging Gatorade during workouts won't necessarily meet your hydration needs. Here, doctors...


Sorry, But Seltzer Isn’t as Healthy as It Claims to Be

That lovely soda substitute seltzer seems like the perfect solution for hot summer days. But there's a catch you need...


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11 Genius Tricks to Guarantee You’ll Drink Enough Water

Sneaky ways to power up your daily water intake and stay hydrated.


7 Ways to Stay Hydrated (Besides Drinking Water)

Forget boring water: Think Popsicle sticks and summer soups!

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Is Coconut Water Good for You?

Coconut water is the clear liquid found in green coconuts. Here's what registered dietitians think about its nutritional value.


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9 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Get a Full 8 Glasses of Water

You've heard you should drink eight glasses of water a day. But is it really necessary? The surprising ways water...


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7 Signs and Symptoms of Dehydration—and How to Treat It

Health experts help reveal the surprising signs of dehydration, or when your body needs water, from bad breath to...


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10 Ways Your Body Changes When You Start Drinking Enough Water

Staying hydrated is one of the healthiest habits you can adopt. Here are the ways your body and brain improve...



This Is How Much Water You Should Really Be Drinking

There's no need to keep a tally to ensure you're drinking the proverbial "eight glasses a day."


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10 Super Surprising Benefits of Drinking Hot Water

Doctors say if you start your day with a drink of steamy water, you might experience a few of...


34 Facts That Will Make You Stop Using Plastic

Plastic is harming marine animals, ecosystems, and it's hazardous to human health. Plus, why you should rethink single-use plastic products.

6 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Use a Straw

Sipping on a straw isn't as good for you as you think.


This Is Why You Should Never, Ever Leave a Water Bottle in a Hot Car

It has nothing to do with drinking icky warm water.


17 Things You Need to Know About Your Tap Water

When you turn on your faucet to fill a spaghetti pot or sippy cup, do you know what's actually coming...


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10 Sneaky Ways You Might Be Making Yourself Dehydrated

Getting less than the recommended 2.5 to 3.5 liters of water a day is almost sure to leave you dehydrated,...


This Is How Much Water You Should REALLY Be Drinking Each Day

That old eight glasses a day adage doesn't add up.


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Can You Get Dehydrated While You Sleep? Here’s What an Expert Says

We spend about a third of every day sleeping and not taking in necessary fluids. How concerned should we be?


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This Is Why You Should Never Refill Your Plastic Water Bottle

We’re all guilty of refilling plastic water bottles—but the consequences may be potentially harmful for your health.


6 Brilliantly Low-Budget Inventions That Could Help Save the World

From purified drinking water to safer home births, these genius inventions bring hope and possibility to millions.


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6 Types of Bottled Water You are Drinking

Between 25 and 45 percent of the bottled water sold in the United States originates as tap water. Here are...