Optimizing water intake as a goal during Lent
Lent is the best time of year to get rid of bad habits. New Year’s resolutions are usually made at the beginning of the year, but few people manage to stick to these plans throughout the year. Lent, on the other hand, is only limited to the period between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday. From […]
Carnival: Where does the thirst for thirst come from?
During the carnival season, alcohol is simply part of the party. Whether it’s the welcome Prosecco to toast, the colorful schnapps during the carnival parade or the seductive cocktail at the carnival party in the evening. There’s always an opportunity for a sip or two when celebrating. But if you drink too much alcohol, the […]
Spring drives us out of our homes
The sun is shining, the days are getting longer, warmer temperatures are tempting us out the door – and a glance at the scales makes us want to wear running shoes. In spring, parks, meadows and forests are once again filled with colorfully dressed people walking at a faster pace, with or without poles, chatting […]
Reduced thirst in the elderly
Drinking regularly is extremely important, especially in summer temperatures. The feeling of thirst can decrease with increasing age. In addition, increased fluid loss may occur for individual physiological reasons. It is therefore particularly important for older people to make sure they drink enough fluids during the warmer months. Why thirst often subsides Scientific studies indicate […]
Drinking right on vacation – a little different everywhere
It is important to drink properly when traveling in order to arrive at your vacation destination well rested and refreshed. But even there you should not just sip colorful delicacies, but adapt your drinking behavior to the corresponding climatic conditions. Depending on how these are, the feeling of thirst and the resulting drinking behavior can […]
Drinking right – but what?
The schnapps after a heavy meal, coffee as a pick-me-up, wine for a healthy heart, nothing beats water and tea anyway. How much truth is behind these truisms? When it comes to fitness and health, most reports are about sport and food – drinking is neglected. Humans can survive for at least 30 days without […]
Polydipsia – When thirst gets out of hand
Too much of a good thing – thirst and the right amount to drink Many people will be familiar with the urgent feeling of thirst after a well-seasoned meal or a hike in warm weather – you can’t get the bottle of water open fast enough, perhaps even emptying it in one go, the body […]
World Food Day: hunger, water and interesting facts
Mid-October is World Food Day. It takes place every year on October 16. This day of remembrance is intended to draw international attention to the fact that countless people around the world suffer from hunger. This is why it is also known as World Hunger Day. However, the lack of food is often accompanied by […]
