OUR PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS BARELY GAVE A THOUGHT TO WATER they would just fill a glass and drink it down on a hot day. Today we're practically obsessed with the stuff, and the fancier, the better. Forget about tap water: The average American guzzles 47 gallons of bottled water a year, nearly triple the amount of two decades ago. Manufacturers add flavors and vitamins and even change up water's chemical properties, proclaiming their versions to be healthier. Reusable water bottles are increasingly enormous, and we are encouraged to check our pee to make sure it's as pale as possible. The thing is, while some of these trends have gone way overboard, water is still the most important thing we consume, and research tells us that some Americans would do well to up their intake, especially in place of sugary drinks. Read on to learn what this fundamental fluid truly does, how to tell whether your water is clean, and why some water fads are all wet.
WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT WATER?
For something that's literally clear, there are a lot of misconceptions.
WHICH OF THESE ARE TRUE? YOU NEED TO DRINK EIGHT GLASSES A DAY.
Denne historien er fra July 2023-utgaven av Prevention US.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent ? Logg på
Denne historien er fra July 2023-utgaven av Prevention US.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent? Logg på
What's Up With...Smelly Gas - You can blame it on the dog, but it happens to everyone.
The average person toots around 14 times a day-it's how your body releases the extra gas that accumulates when you swallow air and digest food, says Shilpa Ravella, M.D., author of A Silent Fire: The Story of Inflammation, Diet, and Disease. If you chew gum or smoke, you'll have even more gas buildup, she adds.
WHAT'S UP WITH ...EARWORMS
When a song gets stuck in your head, here's how to shake it off.
5 MYTHS ABOUT ARTHRITIS
Creaky joints are a pain, but some facts” about them are pretty twisted.
A Solo Trip at 55 Boosted My Confidence
When I retired, a big, beautiful world opened up to me.
NUTRITION for Healthy Breasts
YOU KNOW THAT EATING MORE CALORIES THAN YOU BURN can cause your body to accumulate fat.
Mammogram CONFUSION, Solved!
IT'S THE RARE WOMAN WHO DOESN'T VIVIDLY REMEMBER CERTAIN FIRSTS
Make Your BREAST GUESS
No.two breasts not even your own!) are identical in shape, size, or feel. But it’s important to pay attention to what makes each one of yours unique so you can spot peculiarities early and start conversations with your health care providers if need be. Consider this your friendly guide to what changes to expect through the years and. what to do if something feels or looks unusual so you can take steps toward better breast health.
come as you are
We all deserve quality health care, but people in bigger bodies are often shut out. That's why some providers have worked out a new approach that aims to treat the person actually sitting in their exam room rather than the one they would be if only they lost weight.
Ease Your Allergies
These holistic remedies may provide relief from seasonal symptoms.
WALK AWAY PAIN
One of the best things you can do to ease joint and back pain and ward off future ouches is so very simple: JUST TAKE IT STEP BY STEP.
