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You’ve been sold a myth about sports drinks – and it could be slowing you down

There’s little evidence that sports drinks hydrate you better than water – and they could do more harm than good.

Water study challenges 8-glasses-a-day rule

Study shows that if you drink too much water your brain makes swallowing harder – helping maintain a tightly calibrated water balance in the body.

Glass of water before meals aids weight loss

Forget fad diets. The simple act of drinking water half an hour before your meals has been shown to significantly aid weight loss.

Water fluoridation linked to hypothyroidism

British researchers have found that fluoridating community water supplies results in a much higher risk of avoidable hypothyroidism

Q&A: What’s the best type of water filter?

Lots of us worry about water quality and want to know what the best type of filtration is; but what’s ‘best’ often depends on what you want to filter out

Health and environment risks from nanoparticles in food, drinks, cosmetics

Nanoparticles were widely added to our food and personal care products before any human or environmental safety testing was done. Guess what…?

Infused water instead of soda – delicious recipes and tips

There’s more to infusions than hot tea. Try these great hydrating, low-calorie suggestions instead of sugar laden or even diet sodas

Q&A: What to do about water retention?

Water retention can leave you feeling puffy and uncomfortable – fortunately natural relief is at hand

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Watermelon juice has the right stuff to relieve post-exercise soreness

Sore after exercise? Watermelon is rich in the amino acid L-citrulline which can help muscles recover more quickly

Q&A: What’s the best drink to support exercise?

Staying hydrated is important but you don’t need expensive, sugary drinks to get the job done

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