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Staying hydrated is obviously important. But you may be surprised to find out how much water it takes.
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<p>839. Lots of us rely on powders and shakes to meet our protein goals. A new report suggests that this could be exposing us to “concerning” levels of lead.</p><p>Resources:</p><p><a href="https://nutritionovereasy.com/calculator">Protein intake calculator</a></p><p><a href="htt ... Show More
<p>Paddling your kayak or canoe involves working a specific set of muscles. Here's how to prep those muscles so you're ready to hit the water.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/paddling-exercises" target="_blank">Read the transcript</a>.</p ... Show More
