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Fruit Juice and Weight Gain

Fruit Juice and Weight Gain

A study by CNN Health found that consumption of fruit juice and weight gain show an association.The publication consisted of a metaanalysis of 17 children’s studies and 25 adults’ studies. On average the consumption of 1 drink (8oz.) of 100% fruit juice per day increased the body mass
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Swimming in Natural Waters versus Swimming in a Swimming Pool

Swimming in Natural Waters versus Swimming in a Swimming Pool

Many may ask themselves whether they should be swimming in natural waters versus swimming in a swimming pool. This question is particularly important as we are heading towards the next summer season. With denser populations there is more river, lake and sea pollution as raw sewage is
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Too Much Water Is Not Beneficial

Too Much Water Is Not Beneficial

Recently a review article came out showing that too much water is not beneficial. Whenever you look around the Internet you find recommendations that you must drink a lot of water to stay hydrated. But the side effect of drinking too much water is a condition called hyponatremia, whic
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Cancer Producing Chromium-6 In Drinking Water

Cancer Producing Chromium-6 In Drinking Water

News came out that the EPA (Environmental Protective Agency) did multiple measurements in drinking water samples throughout the US. This happened between 2012 and now and they found cancer producing chromium-6 in drinking water. History of cancer producing chromium-6 in drinking water
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