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Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Should you drink ice water in hot weather?
Things are hotting up across the U.S. — this past week saw hundreds of record highs broken from the Plains to the East Coast under the threat of an oppressive heat dome, and temperatures will soon head back up again. Staying hydrated is a crucial step to keeping safe from dangerously high temperatures. Dehydration, which occurs when the body uses or loses more fluid than it takes in and reduces your body's ability to sweat and maintain a normal temperature, can result in heat injury, urinary and kidney problems, seizures, and low blood volume that is potentially deadly. The fix is drinking more water — especially before exercise or exposure to such conditions. 'Drinking more water in hot or humid weather helps lower body temperature and replaces water lost through sweating,' the Mayo Clinic explains. But, does it matter what kind of water you drink? Is ice water in extreme heat better? Here's what the experts have to say... Some people may prefer cold water because they consider it to be thirst-quenching. However, the science doesn't point in one specific direction. One study found that crushed ice is beneficial compared with cold water when trying to work out in the heat. Other research has found that drinking hot water might help to cool you down faster in dry heat. Gastroenterologist Dr. Brian Weiner told the Cleveland Clinic that there isn't a lot of science to back up the claim of whether or not cold water is good for you. 'We all need to hydrate ourselves. That's critical. In terms of studies or science about this, it is relatively limited,' he explained. "There's absolutely no benefit to the temperature of your water. The most important thing is to stay hydrated,' registered dietitian Beth Czerwony told WKYC. Men should drink about 13 cups of water and other beverages a day. Women should drink around nine. If you're outdoors, Robert Rimorin, the athletic trainer for the University of New Mexico baseball team, said staying hydrated and drinking plenty of cool fluids can help you to avoid the two main types of heat-related illnesses, which are heat exhaustion and heat stroke. 'The first way people can prevent heat exhaustion is to stay hydrated,' Rimorin says. 'It will help keep you, your tissues and your organs cool.' Some research has found that cold water can significantly delay the increase in core body temperature during an exercise session. Weiner, who has studied water temperatures and the ice diet for years, recently explained to The Washington Post that this may be because blood vessels in the mouth and upper esophagus that are exposed to cold water and ice cool the blood that is then circulated throughout the body. Cold tap water, he said, seems to cool athletes down faster, and cold beverages were better than room-temperature or hot beverages. 'It turns out that sweating stops before fluid can completely be incorporated into the body. There's some kind of reflex that acknowledges liquid intake, and studies have shown that it kicks in more at the cold tap water level,' said Weiner. Pennsylvania Emergency Dr. Harry Emmerich told WMDT that super cold water is hard for the digestive system to handle, and can cause esophageal spasm, which creates chest pains and abdominal cramping. That's in addition to the sensation of 'brain freeze.' "It's kind of the equivalent to getting a brain freeze when you drink a slurpee. You get such a significant difference between your body temperature and the ice cold water, that will be at 32 degrees, which will cause spasm, cause your heart rate to drop, and cause your blood temperatures to drop,' he said. During heat exhaustion, drinking ice water will not cause a stroke, Shelton noted. But, it could cause someone to lose consciousness. "There are reports of rare cases who when they consume cold beverages they do pass out. This is an unrelated illness it doesn't relate to heat. This can happen to someone whether they are in warm temperatures, cold temps — it's just a nerve-related consequence that can happen," family physician Dr. Karla Robinson told WCNC. People who may be experiencing heat exhaustion should consider drinking water that's closer to room temperature, Evansville Dr. David Schultz told Tristate 'The cold ice water gets into the esophagus and the stomach, and there are nerves along the esophagus and stomach known as the vagus nerves,' Dr. Schultz explains. 'These nerves can fire up, send a signal to the brain and actually cause an individual to pass out and lose consciousness briefly.'
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Study Finds Water Isn't the Best Drink for Hydration
For years, the common belief has been that if you need to get hydrated, water is the best bet. However, a study says that is not the case. According to CNN's Lisa Drayer, the study done by the University of St. Andrews in Scotland that compared the body's hydration responses to different drinks discovered that water did not produce the best results. Instead, it was drinks that contained a bit of protein, fat and/or sugar. Now, that's not to say that water isn't good for hydration, but there are better alternatives, the study says. Surprisingly, milk was one of those alternatives. The reasons behind that have to do with lactose, which is a sugar, and milk's protein and fat. Those three things help to slow down fluid emptying from the stomach. In addition, sodium and potassium also aid in keeping the body hydrated. The study warns that not all drinks with sugar, like juice and soda, are created equal when it comes to hydrating. Drinks that contain higher levels of concentrated sugar are found to be worse hydration methods than water. Such beverages stay in the stomach for longer, but also pull water from the body as it processes the sugar. When it comes to alcohol, stronger forms, like whiskey, for example, actually dehydrate, while beer shows better results. Coffee can be effective at hydrating, also, but that depends on how many milligrams of caffeine are consumed. The sweet spot is approximately 80 milligrams of Finds Water Isn't the Best Drink for Hydration first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 27, 2025
National Post
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- National Post
Beauty Buzz: The 3 best beauty products we tried this week from Rhode, Tatcha and Nuxe
Article content Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article content Article content Tatcha Dewy Milk Moisturizer Article content They say: A new facial moisturizer from Tatcha that features Japanese purple rice, prebiotic green tea extract and zinc hyaluronate to provide lightweight hydration that balances oil and provides a dewy, bouncy glow. Article content Rhode Glazing Mist Article content They say: A new mist from new beauty billionaire Hailey Bieber's brand Rhode, this superfine spray features five hero ingredients including magnolia extract, ectoin and ceramides to provide a 'next-level glow'. Article content We say: While there's a lot of buzz around the brand's makeup (it is very good), we've found the skincare to be among the real stars of the Rhode lineup. From the Glazing Milk to the Barrier Restore Cream, our tester reports the line delivers on its promise of glowing, hydrated skin. This mist falls in line with the rest, providing an instant dose of hydration where spritzed and a trending glass skin-like finish. Article content They say: A night cream that promises to be 'more effective than retinol' thanks to an Alfa Technology, which includes alfalfa extract, hyaluronic acid, and hemerocallis fulva extract. Article content
Vogue
15 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- Vogue
10 Summer Moisturizers Vogue Editors Love for Hydrated Skin in a Heat Wave
The best summer moisturizers are essential beauty products for keeping skin hydrated without a lingering heavy or greasy feel—the most recent triple-digit weather sparked chat around Vogue HQ about how we were revamping our beauty regimens and closets to accommodate the sweltering conditions. Fellow city slickers know heat waves in New York can be punishing, and layers (both on the body and the skin) are best worn with a less-is-more approach. Vogue's Favorite Summer Moisturizers From prestige beauty picks and lightweight gel creams to double duty moisturizers with SPF and well… skipping moisturizers all together for hydrating serums—10 Vogue editors share their go-to lightweight moisturizer picks to give a dose of hydration for a healthy skin barrier, while still being indetecable enough for comfortable wear without compromising supple skin, no matter how hot it gets. Chanel N°1 De Chanel Revitalizing Cream Chanel N°1 de Chanel Revitalizing Cream $120 CHANEL Why We Love It : One of Chanel's bestselling moisturizers comes from the house's prestige eco-conscious line, of botanically-derived beauty essentials—Chanel N°1. Packed with red camellia extract, camellia japonica flower water, and shea butter, this moisturizer delivers maximum hydration with minimum weight on skin. : One of Chanel's bestselling moisturizers comes from the house's prestige eco-conscious line, of botanically-derived beauty essentials—Chanel N°1. Packed with red camellia extract, camellia japonica flower water, and shea butter, this moisturizer delivers maximum hydration with minimum weight on skin. Editor's Review: 'Combo skin in the summer is a dilemma: You need enough moisture that makeup still sits nicely, but not so much that you turn into a shiny disco ball. I've found that gel-cream texture are the sweet spot of hydrating but not greasy—and Chanel's is the most luxurious and effective of them all. I love how immediately dewy my skin looks and feels for hours.' —Margaux Anbouba, senior beauty commerce writer 'Combo skin in the summer is a dilemma: You need enough moisture that makeup still sits nicely, but not so much that you turn into a shiny disco ball. I've found that gel-cream texture are the sweet spot of hydrating but not greasy—and Chanel's is the most luxurious and effective of them all. I love how immediately dewy my skin looks and feels for hours.' —Margaux Anbouba, senior beauty commerce writer Key Ingredients : Mellia japonica flower water, glycerin, panthenol, ceramide : Mellia japonica flower water, glycerin, panthenol, ceramide Size: 1.7 oz La Roche Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer $24 AMAZON
Yahoo
a day ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Staying safe during exercise in the heat
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Sunny days can be a great time to work up a sweat and burn some calories. But before lacing up your shoes to head out for a run, there are a few precautions you might want to keep in mind. Whether you are hitting the trail, clocking your daily miles, or just walking the dog, there is a lot to consider before stepping out into the summer heat. According to the National Environmental Education Foundation, sunscreen, hydration, and shade are key in avoiding issues like heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and sunburn. But you may be surprised to learn heat safety starts before you even step out the door. 'Watch what you're eating. A heavy meal like if you go to fast food and eat a big burger and fries, it's going to raise your body temperature,' said Sharon Dempsey Memorial Pool Head Lifeguard, Evan Laraba. 'If you eat lighter it's going to help you not get as slothy and not be as affected by the heat.' Fireworks safety tips Local officer Adam Justice is also no stranger being active in the heat. As the Community Services Officer for Beckley Police Department, Justice regularly traverses the city by bike and on foot to engage area residents. He told 59news that one way to beat the heat is to work smarter not harder and simply wait out the sun. 'When it's heat like this, the easiest thing to do if you can, if your schedule will allow, to wait until the evening time when the sun may be going down, when it's more shaded,' he said. Whatever your day looks like, it's always important to be mindful of risks tied to overexposure to the heat and to UV rays, especially if you plan on being physically active outdoors. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
