Save $34 on this lightweight hydro backpack that can carry 1.5 liters of water

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Asking for a friend: Does anyone drink eight glasses of water a day?

Sure, we know staying hydrated can prevent headaches, improve your complexion, and give you a much-needed jolt of energy, but who has the time to pour a glass of water when you have an influx of meetings and deadlines?

Staying hydrated while hiking also poses a problem. You’re surrounded by water, but none of it is necessarily drinkable — and there’s certainly no bodega at the peak of that mountain range you just climbed.

Enter the Hydro-Pro Hydration Backpack. At first glance, it looks like any other backpack. There’s ample space for your wallet, keys, and smartphone. However, it comes with a lightweight sac that can hold up to 1.5 liters of water.  Read more…

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4 ways you’re doing water wrong (and how to fix it)

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 You know you need to drink more water, but getting your 8 glasses in every day isn’t always easy.

Staying hydrated keeps us healthy. It can impact kidney function, helps us boost our metabolism, and aids in digesting what we eat.

But the way you drink your H20 doesn’t have to be limited to running to the water cooler every 2.5 seconds, drinking just from the tap, or constantly having to keep plastic water bottles at hand. 

Here are 4 ways you can get the most out of getting your daily water intake.

1. Got juice pulp?

Juicing may help you shed the pounds, but that doesn’t mean you should toss the juice pulp. Next time you make your juice, upcycle the pulp from your fruits and veggies into healthy snacks and meals like crackers or veggie burgers. Juice pulp from foods like cucumber, melon, and celery is not only delicious—it’s also full of fiber and a great way to “eat” your daily water intake.  Read more…

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How to stay fit at a desk job: The best workout hacks and exercise devices

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Having an office job is bomb on days when you’re tired and just want to chill, but sedentary life for 40+ hours a week can put serious strain on your bodyLong periods of sitting reduces blood flow to your legs, increasing the risk of atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in the arteries) as well as diabetes, obesity, and depression. 

One study even found a direct relationship between time spent sitting and risk of early mortality of any cause. Um, that’s not terrifying at all. But what are you supposed to do when your job requires being chained to a desk?

Many experts say to set hourly reminder to get up and walk around the office — whether that’s to take a phone call (instead of sitting down to take it), get a drink, or just walking aimlesslyFive minute spurts of movement can lift your mood, restore dwindling energy levels without losing focus, and are apparently more beneficial than taking a single long walk. That’s all great, but it’s not always possible — what about the hectic days when you can’t afford to take a break every hour? Read more…

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6 ways to make sure you’re drinking enough water

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Up to 60 percent of the average human body is made of water, making it essential to how our bodies function. 

On top of this, it’s important to make sure we have enough water in our systems on a daily basis. Hydration is key to our health since it helps the heart pump blood more easily, and it may also play a role in the prevention of some chronic diseases.

We’ve all heard the recommendation to drink sixty-four-ounces of water a day, but in reality that’s much easier said than done. Here are tips for getting enough water in addition to drinking the good stuff.  Read more…

1. Eat foods prepared with water

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