By Erin Davis A woman stays hydrated during a workout by drinking from a water bottleDo people with diabetes have special hydration requirements? Here’s how water affects blood sugar – plus tips for getting more much-needed fluids. Between carrying a water bottle around and fitness apps reminding you to hydrate, there’s no reason you shouldn’t...
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CHICAGO Water fasts — where people consume nothing but water for several days — might help you lose weight, but it’s unclear how long you’ll keep it off, according to research from the University of Illinois Chicago. And the other metabolic benefits of water fasts, such as lower blood pressure and improved...
F. Perry Wilson, MD, MSCE April 03, 2023 Few conditions have stymied explanation like autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We know that the prevalence has been increasing dramatically, but we aren’t quite sure whether that is due to more screening and awareness or more fundamental changes. We know that much of the risk appears to be genetic, but there may be 1000...
Karen Blum May 23, 2023 BALTIMORE, Maryland — Water-based personal vaginal lubricants can not only relieve vaginal dryness but also can improve dyspareunia and increase other measures of sexual satisfaction for women, according to research presented at the 2023 annual meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. In a secondary analysis also presented at the meeting,...
By Kathryn Crawford, The Conversation Credit: The Conversation “PFAS? What’s PFAS?” You may be hearing that term in the news as the federal government considers new rules and guidelines for the chemicals. Even if the acronym is new to you, you’re probably already familiar with what PFAS do. That’s because they’re found in everything from nonstick cookware to carpets to...
by European Society of Cardiology Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Staying well hydrated throughout life could reduce the risk of developing heart failure, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2021. “Our study suggests that maintaining good hydration can prevent or at least slow down the changes within the heart that lead to heart failure,” said study author Dr. Natalia...
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO ANSCHUTZ MEDICAL CAMPUS AURORA, Colo. (Dec. 15, 2020) – Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have discovered that fructose stimulates the release of vasopressin, a hormone linked to obesity and diabetes. They also found that water can suppress the hormone and alleviate these conditions in mice. “The clinical significance of this...
by Rahel Mathews, The Conversation My health conscious friends and colleagues tell me that they need an alternative to soda but plain water is too boring. They, like many people, are turning to sparkling water and flavored seltzer water. Carbonated waters are being promoted as the low-calorie or zero-calorie alternative to soda. In a 12-month...
In its purest form, water has a pH of 7, which is at the exact center of the pH scale. Particles in the water can change the pH of the water, and most water for use has a pH of somewhere between 6.5 and 8.5. There are some important things to understand about the pH...
by De Montfort University Research has shown that increasing the pH level of water could help tackle obesity and health problems caused by high sugar content in drinks. Scientists at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) have been working with University of Sheffield, Innovate UK and WET Group Ltd to find a way to create drinks that do not need sugar or additives. To do this, they looked...
