Water and weight loss myths debunked by hydration basics
The article explains that water does not flush fat but is essential for life. It notes eight cups daily as a guideline, with needs varying by size and activity. Fluids from foods and other drinks count toward intake, while caffeine and alcohol can dehydrate. It emphasizes drinking more in hot weather and around activity, and watching early dehydration signs.
South Carolina Diabetes Rates Ranked Second Highest in Nation
The 1994 DHEC study Burden of Diabetes finds South Carolina with the nation’s second worst diabetes rate behind Missouri. About 155,000 SC adults diagnosed, 5.8 percent of the population, with direct diabetes healthcare costs near 978 million dollars. The report notes higher prevalence among minorities and stresses education and broader outreach.
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