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Do you drink enough water on a daily basis? Unfortunately, there’s no consensus as to exactly how much water a human needs on a daily basis. One suggested formula is to divide your weight by two. The result you get from this equation is the number of ounces of water you should drink within a twenty-four hour period. Keep in …

Hydration is an important part of achieving a healthy body. Drinking more than 8 glasses of water aids in weight loss too. Consuming more water flushes out toxins in the digestive system. It will make you feel fuller for longer. That’s why some health experts suggest drinking a glass of water before each meal. This will allow you to take …

Pagophagia refers to an intense craving for eating and chewing ice. This condition is part of the medical term “pica.” Pica describes the craving and chewing of substances with zero nutritional value. These substances include paper, chalk – and even clay and soil. Pica is often triggered by underlying emotional problems. Usually, those with obsessive-compulsive disorder or developmental disorders develop …

It’s common for athletes and those who work out to immerse themselves to icy water after training to minimize muscle pain, prevent swelling, and recover faster from muscle strain especially after intense competitions or practices. The ice bath is a standard routine among the most elite of pro athletes while others utilize contrast water therapy, alternating cold water and warm …

When given the choice between ice cream and frozen yogurt, many health conscious people choose the frozen yogurt, believing it to be the healthier alternative Is frozen yogurt healthy or is it mostly hype? Is frozen yogurt healthy when compared to ice cream? If offered the choice between ice cream and frozen yogurt, in most cases, yogurt will be the …