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November 21, 2014

Vol. 4.85 No. 47

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Drink (Water) To Your Health

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ere’s health news you should find easy to swallow: Whether you’re working, traveling, playing sports or just relaxing, it’s important to stay hydrated regardless of the season.

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Making up more than two-thirds of the weight of the human body, water is critical to keep the body’s cells and organs functioning properly. Keeping your body hydrated, says the American Heart Association, helps the heart pump blood more easily through the blood vessels to the muscles and helps the muscles remove waste so that they can work efficiently.

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As you work, play and exercise, here are six questions to ask yourself to ensure you and your family are staying regularly hydrated: 1. How much water should I drink each day?

What should I do?

• Recommendations for water intake vary by person but wellness experts generally agree that drinking 6 to 8 eight-ounce glasses of water each day is a healthy goal. Individuals who exercise frequently and pregnant women should increase their intake.

• Add drinking a glass of water or reusable water bottle of water to your daily routine. For example, drink a glass of water after you wake up or while watching your favorite show. Drinking water before a meal can help you feel fuller faster and perhaps prevent overeating.

2. Sugary drinks seem to quench my thirst as much as water. Is one better than the other?

5. How can I be sure my water is pure?

• Under most circumstances, water is the best source of fluid to keep the body hydrated. Caffeinated beverages can cause you to actually lose more fluids and sugary drinks can be hard on the stomach. It’s best to stick to water when trying to stay hydrated.

• To help reduce contaminants that may be in your tap water and provide filtered drinking water for your family, you can get a water filtration system. For example, 3M offers a wide range of filtration products, some of which address pesticides, nitrates, arsenic and other contaminants that may be found in water.

3. What else can I do to stay well hydrated?

6. Where can I learn more?

• Foods such as fruits and vegetables that contain a high percentage of water can help supplement your intake. Try tomatoes, cucumbers, celery, watermelon and strawberries.

• Visit www.3mwater.com/yesIwanta3MWaterSolution and www.facebook. com/3MWaterDealer. -(NAPSI)

4. I have trouble remembering to drink water.

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Be Smart About Your Heart: Talk To Your Doctor About Heart Block

aking care of your heart is an important part of living a healthy life, especially when you consider that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 600,000 people die of heart disease each year— that’s one in every four deaths.

• What symptoms could indicate heart block?

Heart disease makes up a range of conditions, including one known as heart block (also known as atrioventricular block). Heart block occurs when the electrical signals between the upper and lower chambers of the heart are blocked, which reduces the heart’s ability to function properly. More than 1 million Americans have heart block, with symptoms including fainting, dizziness and shortness of breath.

• Should I see a heart rhythm specialist?

The best way to learn more about heart block—and to see if you are at risk—is to talk with your doctor, especially if you experience any of these symptoms. Five Questions to Ask Your Doctor: • Am I at risk of heart block based on my health and family history?

• What tests are available to see if I have heart block? • What treatment options are available?

If you or a loved one is diagnosed with heart block, make sure you ask about the latest treatment options. Recently, a sophisticated type of pacemaker from Medtronic, called a cardiac resynchronization therapy device, was approved to treat more patients with heart block. It is implanted into the chest and uses electrical pulses to resynchronize heartbeats, allowing blood to be effectively pumped throughout the body. Caring for your heart is an important step in taking charge of your health. Visit your doctor to learn about your risk of heart block. -(NAPSI)


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