When you’re dragging yourself out of bed to prepare for your morning commute or get children ready for school, your first impulse might be to reach for a fortifying cup of coffee. After all, we’re…
We think of hunger and thirst as two distinctly different sensations. So when you feel those familiar, empty pangs in your stomach, your first impulse may be to reach for a snack. But it turns…
Water is one of our most basic needs, and a substance we encounter every day. But many of us still have questions about this common liquid. For example, if you’ve ever relaxed too long in…
In 1846, Hungarian physician Ignaz Semmelweis noticed that women giving birth in the medical maternity ward of his hospital had a much higher death rate at the hands of students and doctors than the women…
It should go without saying that you want to drink clean and pure water that is free of contaminants. With the news of more water testing positive for lead and other compounds, you want to…
These days, most newer refrigerator models have in-door water and ice dispensers. While this won’t cover every household need for clean, filtered water, they are convenient for grabbing a quick drink and staying hydrated. However,…