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More than 50% of the human body is water. Are you drinking enough water? On average, you should drink between 1.5 and 2 liters a day. You can find out how much water you need with this calculator: Experts recommend that you drink regularly throughout the day to avoid feeling thirsty. If you feel thirsty, […]
With the heatwave in full swing, dehydration symptoms are imminent. Doctor Naomi Newman-Beinart gives us the lowdown on the importance of H2O and why we should be drinking more of it It is sweltering in the U.K. right now and we are not a country that is prepared for this kind of heat. Am I […]
It can be hard to determine how much drinking is too much, given the state of, well, everything. The notion that people are drinking their way through this pandemic is pretty pervasive. You might’ve seen a well-known celebrity chef mix herself a giant cocktail, or several award-winning actors sing in their bathrobes with various bottles […]
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Americans have been panic-buying more than just toilet paper and eggs. U.S. alcohol sales spiked 55% in the week ending March 21, according to data from market research firm Nielsen. Online alcohol sales were up 243%. Much of that can probably be attributed to stocking up on booze […]
For some drinkers, hangxiety—that’s hangover anxiety, for the uninitiated—is almost as reliable as the pounding headache and queasy stomach. It’s the feeling of dread that follows a night of heavy imbibing. That chill, fun vibe that accompanies having a few (or a bunch) of drinks is gone. Now you just feel anxious. Your mind races, […]
The introduction of minimum pricing for alcohol in Scotland appears to have cut drinking, a study suggests. Since May 2018, the price of alcohol has had to be at least 50p per unit. The study published in the British Medical Journal looked at how much alcohol was bought in shops before and after the move […]
Whether it’s almond, soy or coconut it seems more people are ditching cow’s milk for the plant-based stuff. A quarter of British people are now drinking non-dairy milks, according to market research firm Mintel, who spoke to 2,000 people. The biggest users of non-dairy milk are 16-24 year olds – 33% are drinking them. But […]
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Does drinking water cause hydrated skin? Answers From Lawrence E. Gibson, M.D. Although proper hydration is important for your overall health, it’s not clear whether drinking extra water affects skin hydration in healthy people. Skin is made up of three layers—the outer layer (epidermis), the underlying skin (dermis), and the subcutaneous tissue. If the outermost […]
Drink an herbal tea cooler S_Photo/Shutterstock Some teas are dehydrating, but decaffeinated herbal tea is an exception. Cool down and rehydrate after a long day by sipping on an herbal iced tea. Blend up some fruit puree and add it to a pot of herbal tea. Then, let cool in the fridge and serve over […]
You’ve heard about tea’s health benefits, but not all the news is good. Drinking very hot tea may double your risk for this type of deadly cancer. Alena Ozerova/ShutterstockTea is a soothing drink, and many types confer health benefits, from helping encourage weight loss to even fighting certain types of cancer. But make sure you […]
I was a drunk mom. And by drunk mom, I don’t mean the fun mom who starts dancing with her kids after she’s had a margarita or two at a backyard barbecue or the mom who might need to Uber home after a three-glasses-of-wine dinner on a Saturday night to relieve the babysitter. I’m talking […]
Amazon has withdrawn a set of painted children’s drinking glasses after cadmium was found in the paint. The toxic metal cadmium is associated with a risk of damage to kidneys and bones and may lead to cancer, according to the NHS. However, provided safety standards are met, the use of paint containing cadmium is permitted […]
Natalie Peterson lost 30 pounds in five months last year, and she attributes her success to her morning shot of apple cider vinegar. Courtesy Natalie Peterson As a mother who blogs about fashion and lifestyle, Natalie Peterson knew she needed to shed some weight. She was finally able to, she shares with Reader’s Digest: Peterson lost almost […]
Ladies, you may want to swap out your morning cup of coffee for an alternative hot beverage. David Pitman/Shutterstock Making smart choices about your diet can go a long way toward lowering your risk of breast cancer. Now it looks like choosing the right beverage can also help: Women who sip green or oolong tea […]