Game Day Party: Healthy Nutrition

Is it dangerous to exercise extreme heat?

This summer has seen record breaking heat, particularly in the northeast part of the U.S. Based on news reports, this summer may set a record for heat-related illness and deaths also.  Heat-related illnesses (e.g., heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat syncope, …

How do I keep my New Year’s resolutions?

Lose 5 pounds this year? Spend more time with your family? Find a new job? Millions of people make New Year’s resolutions, but relatively few are successful in keeping them. This is evidenced by a 2007 study conducted by British …

Which is better for you: Bottled or Tap water?

Surveys have found that the primary reasons people choose bottled water over tap water are: 1) the belief that bottled water is healthier, 2) that bottled water tastes better, and 3) that bottled water offers convenience. Which one is better …

Do we really need to drink so much water?

“Water is the driving force in nature.”
–Leonardo da Vinci

How much water should I be drinking?

Whether spring-sourced, sparkling, flavored, or simply out of the tap, water seems to have become the beverage de rigueur these days. And for good reason—water constitutes about 60% of our body weight and is essential for most bodily functions. Taking …

How do I know if I am drinking enough water?

The body is made up of about 60% water, and daily intake is obviously vital for survival. You have probably heard that you need to drink 8 glasses of water per day, at a minimum. This is a general guideline …