Too hot to handle

June 30, 2010 by
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Now, in the hot summer months, is the time for athletes and others who exercise strenuously to protect themselves from heat-related illnesses. Here are ways to identify and treat the most common conditions: Exertional Heat Stroke (EHS) Severe condition characterized by a core temperature greater than 104 degrees, central nervous system dysfunction and multiple organ system failure induced by strenuous exercise, often in hot environments. EHS is a medical emergency and can be fatal if the individual’s core body temperature remains above 104 degrees for an extended period of time without proper treatment. Signs and symptoms Core body temperature greater than 104 degrees, tachycardia (increased…

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Eat, drink and be healthy: How nutritious is Vitaminwater?

June 30, 2010 by
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Vitaminwater was on sale at my local grocery store this week, 10 20-ounce bottles for $10, which made me wonder whether anybody really needs that much of the stuff. This Story Water is good. Is ‘vitamin-enhanced’ water even better? Experts urge caution The Checkup: Natural or not, who needs Gatorade? The major player in the “vitamin-enhanced water” market, Glaceau — maker of Vitaminwater, Smartwater and Vitaminwater Zero — sold 142 million cases in the United States in 2009, according to John Sicher, editor and publisher of Beverage Digest, which tracks beverage sales by the case, not the dollar. Introduced in 1996, Vitaminwater, owned by Coca-Cola, has built a strong identity in the bottled beverage world. Part of its allure is …

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