If you are drinking from a public source of water, the federal, state, or tribal jurisdiction responsible for it is required to tell you whether or not it has been contaminated. You know if your drinking water is safe by testing it for dissolved solids, VOCs, pesticides, and other compounds. Read more: How Do I Know If My Drinking Water Is Safe? Article
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Water Safety: What's Inside Your Drinking Water?
What are the benefits of drinking water? How do you keep your drinking water safe and healthy? Learn about the water you drink...
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7 Ways Water Benefits the Body
Drinking water benefits digestion, metabolism, toxin elimination, and other functions. Water promotes weight loss and helps...
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Healthy Living: What Happens to Your Body When You Drink Enough Water?
You might be surprised at how well your body works when you drink enough water. Find out exactly what can go right when you get...
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Hydration Quiz: Test Your Water IQ
Do you know how much water you should be drinking on a daily basis? It may not be what you think. Take this quiz to learn how to...
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Nutritional Health: 10 Ways You’re Drinking Water Wrong
Your body is mostly made of water and needs it to work the right way. Avoid these myths and pitfalls.
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Diet and Nutrition: The Health Benefits of Watermelon
That classic summertime fruit, watermelon, has a lot more to offer than sweet taste. It's chock-full of nutrients that help your...
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Diet and Nutrition: Foods That Are Good Sources of Water
Drinking water is one way to stay hydrated, but you can get a lot of water from food as well. Learn more from this WebMD...
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Diet and Nutrition: Ways to Sneak Water Into Your Day
Do you get enough water? Here are few tips from WebMD to make getting the water you need easier.
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What Is the Healthiest Water to Drink?
Mineral water and alkaline water may be some of the healthiest types of water because they provide your body with essential nutrients
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Can Drinking Water Lower Your Blood Pressure?
Keeping well hydrated by drinking six to eight glasses of water daily (even more if working in hot and humid conditions) is beneficial for the blood pressure. High blood pressure (BP) or hypertension is a condition caused by the persistent high pressure of blood against the walls of arteries. It is also called systolic pressure (constantly greater than 139 mmHg) or diastolic pressure (constantly more than 89 mmHg).
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How Much Water Should You Drink Based on Your Weight?
The old formula “one size fits all” seems to be outdated in the current scenario. Currently, the size, weight, activity level, or area of living can influence your water need. In general, you should try to drink between half an ounce to an ounce of water per day for each pound you weigh. For example, if you weigh 150 pounds you should drink between 75 to 150 ounces of water a day.
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How Long Before a Colonoscopy Should I Stop Drinking Water?
A colonoscopy is a test to look at the inside of the colon. Usually, doctors recommend patients undergoing a colonoscopy to stop drinking clear liquid or water at least three to four hours before the procedure. However, patients with diabetes and who are dehydrated may take a few sips of water after consulting their doctor.
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Will Drinking Water Lower Blood Sugar?
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic health condition that affects your body’s ability to break down food into energy. One study suggests that routinely drinking water might prevent the onset of hyperglycemia.
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Is Drinking Distilled Water Good or Bad for You?
Distilled water is considered the purest form of water. There are both potential risks and benefits of drinking distilled water.
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Is It Better to Drink Cold Water or Room Temperature Water?
The effects of drinking both room temperature and cold water vary by person, specifically by health, age, and the amount being consumed.
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Can You Get Rid of a UTI By Drinking Water?
UTI stands for urinary tract infection and it describes when your urinary system gets infected. While the effects of drinking water to flush out or get rid of UTIs is not proven, there has been a link between drinking over 2.2 liters of water daily and a decreased risk for UTIs.
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Why Is Drinking Water In The Morning So Important?
Your body is 70% water, so it isn't surprising that you need to drink water every single day to maintain a healthy body. Drinking water in the morning is important because it helps your body recover from its nightly dehydration.
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How Is the Water We Drink Made?
Water is essential for your body to function efficiently. The water you drink from your tap or bottled water comes from a utility company—where it's treated and made safe for consumption.
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