All hydration writing from the Calow Journal, sorted newest first. Practical, source-backed, and free from crash-diet drama.
Diet soda beats regular soda by a wide margin. The water question is more interesting. Here is what the controlled trials and observational data actually say about artificial sweeteners and weight outcomes.
Most people get enough electrolytes from food. Here are the four narrow situations where supplements help, what 'sodium per scoop' actually means, and why the marketing oversells the rest.
A 500 ml glass 30 minutes before a meal reduces intake by 13% in older adults and a smaller amount in younger ones. Here is what the trials show, who it works for, and the limits of the effect.
Caffeine is a mild diuretic, but the diuretic effect is smaller than the water you drink with it. Here is what coffee, tea, and sparkling water actually do for daily hydration.
Thirst is the obvious signal but not the first one. Here are the eight earlier signs of dehydration, what each one means, and the rehydration moves that actually work.
Water does help with weight loss, but not the way most people think. Three real mechanisms, one tiny one, and the myths that just refuse to die.
The 8-glasses rule is a myth with no scientific origin. Here is what NASEM, EFSA, and the NIH actually recommend, and how to calibrate it for your weight, climate, and activity.
