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  • The Amazing Powers of Okra Water (It’s the Okra, Not the Water)

     

  • Developmental Disabilities: Your Child’s Milestones Matter

     

  • Why the Genetics of a Tumor Matter

    Growing up, we’re always told that we’re unique. Nobody else looks like you. Nobody has the same exact personality as you. Even your fingerprints are uniquely yours. No other person on this planet is exactly like you. But have you ever thought about why that is?

  • Warmer Months are Good for Heart Health

    Living in Florida, we have a lot to be thankful for — especially because it’s warm year round. Now, it appears that this warm weather is good for more than just enjoying days at the beach. 

  • Can drinking water help you lose weight? Here are some tips on how to get more water in your day

    Leonardo da Vinci once said, “Water is the driving force of all nature.” I can’t explain to you how true this really is. Water is your body's main chemical component, and makes up about 60% of your body weight. Every system in your body depends on water.

    How much water do we really need?

    Eight 8-ounce glasses per day, right?! Well, maybe not. This magical number has no real scientific data behind it. In 2004, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) did an extensive review of evidence and concluded that the combination of thirst and usual drinking behavior is adequate to maintain normal hydration. However, because water needs vary considerably, and because there is no evidence of chronic dehydration in the general population, a minimum intake of water cannot be set. Based on the average total water intake from U.S. survey data, the IOM set guidelines for an Adequate Intake (AI) for adults aged 19-30 years as follows: Women: approximately 2.7 liters (91 ounces) of total water each day Men: approximately 3.7 liters (125 ounces) of total water each dayAn individual’s water requirements can fluctuate greatly, even on a day-to-day basis, depending on physical activity, environmental conditions, diet, and medical status. People who are very physically active, or who are exposed to high temperatures, typically require increased fluid intake. Specialty diets may also increase fluid needs in order to lessen the burden on the kidneys and liver by helping to excrete waste products.

  • Drowning Prevention: Keeping Kids Safe in and Around Water

    The long days of summer are ending, but that doesn’t mean we can be less diligent about keeping kids safe around water. From going to siblings’ swim practices and lessons to fishing and walking near a lake or just taking a bath, kids can face the danger of drowning.

  • 8 Ways To Get Rid of Water Retention

    Why is my ring so tight today? How did I gain 3 pounds overnight? Why don’t my shoes fit?

  • Eating Well for Later in Life

    Very often, when we think about food, we think short-term. What’s for dinner today? What do we need from the grocery store this week? While we do need to plan our next meal, we also need to think about eating for the future. 

  • Size Doesn’t Matter (And Your Penis Is Not Shrinking)

     

  • Is Your Kid a Bed-Wetter? Don’t Worry, It’s Normal

    Most kids are potty-trained between ages 2 and 4. But about 20 percent of 5-year-olds and 10 percent of 7-year-olds still wet the bed at night. Why?