7 Things You Need To Know About Staying Hydrated This Summer
Most of us drink at least some water every day, but now that it’s summer and the mercury is rising, it’s important to be more vigilant than ever. Need to raise that hydration IQ? Here are some of the most common dehydration myths — and the facts behind them.
1. Myth: Dehydration is uncomfortable, but not dangerous.
Fact: While most of us will only ever experience mild dehydration symptoms like headache, sluggishness or decreased urine or sweat output, it can become severe and require medical attention. Serious complications include swelling of the brain, seizures, kidney failure and even death.
2. Myth: If you’re thirsty, you’re already dehydrated.
Fact: It’s not too late. In fact, thirst is the body’s way of telling you to drink water, and you’re not at risk of becoming dangerously dehydrated the minute you feel a little parched.
3. Myth: Everyone needs to drink eight glasses of water a day.
Fact: This general rule of thumb is outdated, propagated today mostly by bottled water companies. So how much do you really need to drink? It is recommended that men get roughly three liters of total beverage intake every day, and women get 2.2 liters. But at the end of the day, how much water you should drink is extremely personal: whatever quenches your thirst.
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It Turns Out We Love Tipping For All The Wrong Reasons
There are a lot of arguments against our current tipping system: As Tom Colicchio, David Chang and other prominent chefs have pointed out, raising menu prices or instituting a flat service charge is a better way to distribute money between restaurant workers. Getting rid of tipping also eliminates consumer confusion about how much to tip, as well as protects workers from bad tips.
But despite these advantages, some restaurants that embark on temporary experiments end up reverting back to the old system. This may be because tipping offers customers a subliminal psychological boost that keeps them attached to the old way of doing things.
Tipping gives people an illusion of control.
The majority of participants in research about tipping say they prefer the current tipping tradition of voluntary but expected percentages of the total bill. They believe it incentivizes better service, and this better service in turn leads to a better experience at the restaurant.
“People tip out of a sense of social obligation, but they don’t want to admit that’s why they tip, even to themselves,” said Michael Lynn, who recently released a Center for Hospitality research report on the arguments for and against our optional gratuity system.
“The problem is that the service charge is so similar to a tip except that it’s mandatory, and the mandatory component irritates people,” Lynn explained. What makes the aversion stronger, he suspects, is that American diners are used to the perception — however specious — that tipping is optional.
5 Of The Most Googled Health Questions, Answered
We asked the analysts at Google to share some of the most commonly searched health questions. Here are answers you can trust—and some online advice you should disregard.
Is there any way to stop snoring?
Some easy fixes: Try sleeping on your side or stomach (research shows those positions may reduce snoring) and avoiding alcohol (liquor can relax throat muscles, making it more difficult for air to get through). If the racket is heavy and accompanied by gasping or pauses in your breathing, you might have sleep apnea; your doctor may suggest a mouthpiece or a breathing machine to ease your nighttime breathing.
Is coffee bad for you?
Just the opposite. Numerous studies have shown that coffee is associated with impressive health perks. It’s been linked to lower risk of heart disease, Parkinson’s, and liver cancer—and it might even help you live longer.
How many grams of sugar should I have per day?
The 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that less than 10 percent of daily calories come from added sugars. That’s under 200 calories, or 50 grams, in a 2,000-calorie diet.
How can I get rid of love handles?
An amped-up workout can help. A review in the Journal of Obesity found that women who did high-intensity interval workouts burned more of the subcutaneous belly fat that causes love handles than women who exercised longer at a lower-intensity, steady pace.
What’s the secret to banishing cellulite?
Cellulite occurs when fat pushes against connective tissue, making the skin above it pucker. If you’re considering liposuction, don’t. (It can’t break up the connective tissues that cause dimples.) The best things you can do are exercise (cardio plus resistance training) and eat high-fiber foods while avoiding processed sugar and fat, which can contribute to cellulite.
This Is When You’re Most Likely To Get A UTI
Severe urinary tract infections spike in the summertime, especially among younger women, a new study finds.
When the researchers looked at this seasonal effect in different age groups, they found that the summer peak was seen mainly among younger women, under age 44. For older women, UTI hospitalizations were about the same year-round.
There are several theories as to why UTIs could be more common in the summer for younger women. Dehydration is more common in the summer, and it may increase the risk for UTI. Younger people might also be more likely to experience dehydration if they are outside more.
Sexual activity — another risk factor for UTI among women— may also increase in the summer among people in younger age groups.
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In the United States alone, up to 40 percent of food goes uneaten. So as part of HuffPost's “Reclaim” project, HuffPost Taste will focus the entire month of July on simple ways you can reduce food waste, starting in your own home.
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