Just about everybody seems to be interested in weight control. Some of us weigh just the right amount, others need to gain a few pounds. Most of us “battle the bulge” at some time in our life. Whatever our goals, we should understand and take advantage of the important role of exercise in keeping our [...]

Water is the safest thing for you to drink. What we mean by “water” is plain water, mineral water, seltzer water, sparkling water or any other water you may have in your area that has ZERO calories. Be sure to check the label on any water you buy because you may be shocked to see [...]

Softening water is often very helpful as it has a number of benefits, in particular reducing scale build-up and sometimes improving the taste. However, softening it also has a certain effects on human health and also on the environment which are important to consider. The hard water to be treated passes through a bed of [...]

Don Mehringer sits slumped in his wheelchair in the lobby at the Bellevue Aquatic Center, his wispy white hair scattered haphazardly over his freckled scalp. A blast of humid, chlorinated air surges into the room whenever the door to the pool is opened. It is difficult to determine which is more inanimate: Don or his [...]

The human body is mostly water. Brain = 75% Heart = 75% Lungs = 86%. Human survival depends on water. People can only survive 3 to 4 days without water. Doctors recommend drinking at least 8 glasses of water per day to stay healthy and properly hydrated. This essential element of life can be one [...]