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Boiling Water: How to Sterilize Water At Home

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Boiling water is the most efficient method of purification when a person does not have access to safe, treated water. Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety

Tagged with: safety, water, water contamination

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Is Carbonated Water Healthy? The Surprising Answer

December 20, 2016

When it comes to healthy beverages, water is the gold standard. But what about carbonated water? Is it considered healthy? Read More

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Categorized as: Nutrition

Tagged with: beverage, carbonated water, hydration, nutrients, nutrition, water

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How to Prevent Recreational Water Illness

August 17, 2016

Learn about the risks of recreational water illness and what you can do to protect yourself at the beach or the pool. Learn More

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Tagged with: safety, swimming, water

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Hydration 101: What You Need to Know

August 13, 2015

At risk for dehydration? Check out this infographic and article to learn about hydration best practices and learn how to avoid dehydration. Read More

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Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: dehydration, drinking, hydrating fruit, hydration, infographic, mobile featured, nutrition, Ron DeAngelo, water

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31 Days of Healthy Tips

December 31, 2014

Discover 31 tips to get help you get back on track to a healthy lifestyle, including small changes you can make to your daily routine to improve your health Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: backpack safety, diet, exercise, health tips, healthy, New Year's resolutions, posture, quit smoking, safety, sleep, stress, sugar, vitamins, water

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Health Benefits of Infused Water

July 14, 2014

Discover the benefits of drinking infused water, learn how to make infused water, and find some easy-to-follow recipes. View Recipe

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Categorized as: Nutrition

Tagged with: anti-aging, bloating, cucumber, H2O, infused water, lemons, metabolism, metabolism booster, nutrients, pineapple, sage, strawberries, tangerine, Vitamin C, water

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Don’t Let Food Poisoning Spoil Your Summer

July 3, 2014

Learn basic food preparation tips to avoid food poisoning this summer, as well as how to treat food poisoning in the event someone you know falls ill. Read More

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Categorized as: Safety

Tagged with: abdominal cramps, bland foods, chills, diarrhea, fever, food poisoning, nausea, safety tips, summer grilling, water

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Sports Drink vs. Water: Which Is Better for You?

June 30, 2014

Should you drink water before or after exercising? Or are sports drinks a better choice? Find some tips for staying hydrated while you exercise. Read More

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Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: exercising, hydration, infographic, sports drinks, water

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4 W’s of Winter Skin Care

December 22, 2013

Concerned about dry skin this winter? View our "4 W's of Skin Care" photo gallery for tips to keep your skin healthy during the colder months of the year. Read More

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Categorized as: Skin Care

Tagged with: broad-spectrum, fruits, lean proteins, omega-3 fatty acids, regular exercise, skin care, SPF 15, sunscreen, vegetables, water, whole grains, winter