A colorless, transparent, odorless, tasteless liquid that forms the seas, lakes, rivers, and rain and is the basis of the fluids of living organisms. It is supplied to houses or commercial establishments through pipes and taps.
Questions tagged [water]
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Does hot water kill germs better than cold water?
I was recently told that I should use hot water to wash my hands rather than using cold water because the hot water will kill germs better. The person who told me this isn't a very reliable source, so I'm not sure if I should believe them or not. It…
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Is drinking cold water bad for you?
In general, I like to drink water that I consider cool. However my parents keep forcing me to drink warm (and sometimes hot) water as they said it is better for me.
Their reasoning was that cold water would 'freeze' up the fat consumed in my body,…
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Daily how much water intake is needed?
I am 24 year old girl. I have a computer job in ac and totally sitting kind of. No hard working to burn calories. I was advised to take water 3-4 litre water daily by a HERBALIFE trainer. I searched on google and found it should be only 2-2.5 litre…
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Why could standard demineralized water be harmful?
Aside from the obvious (electrolyte loss), why could standard demineralized water be harmful?
If you buy the usual demineralized water at the hardware store (for car batteries, steam irons, …) sometimes there's a warning from the manufacturer like…
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If I mix 3 liters of water with 3 liters of kool-aid and drank it throughout the day, did I get my daily water intake?
I've asked this question during conferences, around the office, etc. and the answer is always debated with split results. 50/50'ish yes and no.
History: During a physical, when it was time to cough, I looked dead ahead and there was a daily water…
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Do most people actually manage to drink 2 litres of water a day?
So, I try to drink a decent amount of water. But I can't drink anywhere near 2 litres a day (which apparently is the recommended daily intake).
I do drink quite a few cups of coffee. And I'm aware that, contrary to belief, cups of coffee do actually…
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Benzene derivatives in tap water?
What are the health implications of Toluene, Ethylbenzene and Xylene presence in tap water?
Consider three cases:
Direct consumption (drinking the water)
Indirect consumption (cooking with the water)
Exposure (bathing/showering)
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How much water is too much?
What causes "Water intoxication"/"Excessive water"/"Overhydration"?
I've read in a bunch of articles about people drinking more than a few liters per hour in a short amount of time. I've also read that healthy kidneys can process 800-1000ml of…
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can I mix cool water with hot water
My workplace has very hot water and very cool water which is not drinkable. Can I mix both... is it good for health? Are there any ill effects if you drink a hot and cold water mixture?
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What is the best way to obtain pure drinking water in the U S?
Tap water is awful in the U S. I am looking for a way to drink pure drinking water. I researched many options
carbon filters is a basic option . However they do not remove fluoride
distilled water is not healthy
reverse osmosis water is not…
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Limited amount for drinking water?
I got a toothache few days ago and since holidays were here the dentists didn't work.
It hurt day and night and the pain was extreme but luckily for me I figured out that cold water helped me.
I drank a LOT of water; about a glass every minute.
I…
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How much water does a 30 year old male need to drink daily?
I am a 30 year old male. My job requires me to sit at a desk from 9-6. While working, I often forget to drink water. One in a while, on some days, I do a few exercises after work. But most days I don't. How much water do I need to drink during the…
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Is it healthier to live by the coast or inland?
I've asked this question on life hacks and been told to go ask it on medical or travel. It's nothing to do with travel in my opinion. I have heard/ read so many conflicting statistics about the sea air and cloud cover. I would like to know if it is…
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