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How to Stay Hydrated in Summer

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Summer and hot weather are here.   What are you doing to be sure you are staying hydrated?   Everyday Health recommends Simple Ways to Stay Hydrated This Summer .   The Henry Ford Health System also offers tips on How to Stay Hydrated .   Since hot weather is here, it is time to think about easy ways you can keep your body hydrated in the heat.   If you have kids, think of how you can ensure they keep hydrated as kids may need a reminder to drink water or other fluids in the hot weather.   Water – a great way to stay hydrated is to ensure you bring water with you.   Carry a water bottle in your car.   Have a water bottle at your desk and refill it often.   Fill a glass with ice water and add a slice of lemon.   Water is a great choice for hydration but you can also hydrate with juice, milk, coffee, tea, fruit juice. Feeling thirsty, frazzled?   Thirst is the first sign your body is becoming dehydrated, so quench that thirst. ...

Sit less and walk more for good health

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Many people have jobs requiring them to sit for a long time, up to 8 hours or more a day.   The latest research indicates that you can help reverse the damage sitting does to your health by going on an hour-long walk.    This week, WTOP reported on:   To reverse damage of sitting, take a brisk, hour-long walk . What are the health risks of sitting for long periods? Norwegian scientists studied over   1 million people who sat for at least 8 hours a day.    According to the researchers, this much sitting is as harmful to your health as obesity or even smoking.   A number of studies have shown that prolonged sitting can increase your risk of heart disease, various types of cancer and even an earlier death. But it isn’t just sitting at the job.   A new trend is binge TV watching, such as watching an entire Season of a show on Netflix.    Sitting for 5 hours or more watching TV is also bad for your health.   Add the sitting at work ...