Topic: dehydration

How To Drink More Water (Without Adding Artificial Flavors)

How To Drink More Water (Without Adding Artificial Flavors)

Water. It’s the stuff of life. Our bodies need to it function properly in almost every aspect; after all, almost 60% of the human body is water. Drinking H2o can also increase your energy, prevent headaches and possibly even curb food cravings. Even though I work from home (and thus conceivably have unlimited access to water), I still find it hard to remember to drink enough. And now that summer is heading into full swing, it’s even more important to make sure I’m staying hydrated. More »

Staying Hydrated While Flying

Staying Hydrated While Flying

Dehydration is a common problem for passengers when flying, due to the lack of humidity in the air within the plane. Besides the uncomfortable thirsty feeling dehydration brings, it can increase your feelings of travel fatigue and your risk of catching a cold.

1Above is a new product billing itself as “the world’s first aerotonic flight beverage.” In non-marketing speak, that means “drink to keep you hydrated while flying” (seriously, aerotonic is not even a real word, guys). The New Zealand-based company claims 1Above will deliver “electrolyte-enhanced hypotonic hydration, GRAPELO (a unique blend of circulation-supporting polyphenol extracts like those found in red wine), and essential daily nutrients.” More »

Chilean Miners: They’re Finally Free, but How Do They Feel?

Chilean Miners: They're Finally Free, but How Do They Feel?

Check out this post from Catherine Donaldson-Evans on AOL Health.

The 33 men who have been trapped in a Chilean mine for more than two months face a host of physical and psychological health problems when they’re freed this week.

The lack of sunlight and fresh air, healthy, balanced meals, exercise and access to medical care will likely have taken their toll on the gold and copper miners — as will the mental trauma of their 68-day-long ordeal. More »

The Morning After: 5 Ways to Avoid a Hangover

The Morning After: 5 Ways to Avoid a Hangover

Sure, you’ve been drinking since Brandon Walsh first moved to Beverly Hills, but somehow you still manage to get king-size hangovers. How is this possible? You’ve learned how to invest wisely and talk your way out of speeding tickets, so how has mastering the art of not feeling hungover continued to elude you? Thankfully, The Village Voice comes to the rescue with five ways to avoid those morning-after blues.

1. Eat Your Supper. It’s much better to drink on a full stomach than an empty one — you create a buffer between your bloodstream and the alcohol. Foods rich in B vitamins might help prevent hangovers, like most fish and fortified cereals, and so will eating foods with olive oil and drinking milk. More »