Social media hydration hacks vs real needs
Dr Michael Daignault explains optimal daily fluid intake and practical home checks for hydration. He notes 3.7 liters for men and 2.7 liters for women, with about 20 percent from food, plus extra needs for athletes hot climates and illness. Urine color and skin turgor are reliable quick indicators of hydration status.
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TikTok
Cirkus
Khloe Kardashian
Amazon
U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Michael Daignault
Los Angeles
Georgetown University
Ben-Gurion University
Lincoln Medical Center
South Bronx
United States Peace Corps
Refusing Gift Lists Strains Family Relationships
A woman explains rejecting gift lists for Christmas and birthdays despite a decade together with a partner and a child on the way. After discovering the partner privately makes lists for her and their daughter, she seeks guidance. The columnist urges empathy, suggesting gifts aligned with interests can connect families and that differing styles among relatives are not inherently harmful.
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Amy
Vitamin D a Winter Essential Still Needed
Vitamin D remains crucial for bones muscles and immune health though winter reduces sun exposure. Foods such as salmon eggs mushrooms fortified dairy and juices help maintain levels. adults should aim for 600 IU daily plus higher for older adults and 400 IU for infants.
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Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center
Colorado State University