health Archives - HydrateM8

08 Apr

The Facts About Added Sugar

09/04/2021
By Robyn
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When talking about sugar, the bad stuff is added sugar. That is sugar that is added, often unnecessarily, to foods and drinks. You may be surprised to hear that sugar can be added to all sorts of foods like bread, pasta sauces, and peanut butter. The added sugar increases their calorie content and can contribute to obesity and other metabolic diseases including type 2 diabetes. What is added sugar? Added sugar is...

09 Mar

Wellbeing

5 Facts About The Kidneys

09/03/2021
By Robyn
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With World Kidney Day taking place on Thursday 11th March, we look at the kidneys and find some interesting facts about them for you to enjoy. 1. The kidneys are bean shaped The kidneys are essential organs for human health. They have many vital roles in the body particularly removing toxins and excess water from the blood. Most people are born with two kidneys, both are bean shaped and are approximately 10-12...

01 Mar

Wellbeing

Eating Disorders Awareness Week 1 – 7 March 2021

09/03/2021
By HydrateM8
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From the 1st until the 7th of March 2021, it is Eating Disorders Awareness Week. In the UK, 1.25 million people are living with an eating disorder, but it’s not just the person living with the condition that suffers but their loved ones too. Eating Disorders Awareness Week aims to raise awareness, it’s run by the charity BEAT and runs during the first week of March. What is an eating disorder? Eating disorders...

10 Feb

Hydration

Health and Hydration Tips for Nightshift Workers

17/02/2021
By HydrateM8
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Research shows that working different shift patterns, including nights can have a detrimental effect on the body and mind.

20 Jan

Hydration

5 Ways to Stay Hydrated in The Winter

17/02/2021
By HydrateM8
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Fluid loss in winter can be just as high as it is during warmer, summer months. The cold weather can play havoc with the body, leaving skin dry and your body dehydrated.

18 Jan

Wellbeing

18th – 24th January 2021 is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week

17/02/2021
By HydrateM8
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This might be one for the ladies, but don’t switch off lads, it’s important everyone knows about cervical cancer.

16 Jan

Wellbeing

5 Surprising Ways Winter Affects Your Body

17/02/2021
By HydrateM8
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The colder weather is on its way and the drop in temperature outside can bring with it several winter related health issues, particularly in older adults.

13 Jan

Wellbeing

13th – 20th January is National Obesity Awareness Week

17/02/2021
By HydrateM8
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Obesity has become a growing problem in the UK.

05 Jan

Wellbeing

How to Support Your Immune System

17/02/2021
By HydrateM8
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2020 has been a year of reflection, particularly for our health. It has highlighted the importance of a healthy, balanced lifestyle to help support our immune system and fight off infection.