Fort Leonard Wood Missouri News
Special to GUIDON Water expands when it freezes, which could mean trouble for your water pipes. Busted water supply lines can be a costly problem, so here are some tips to prevent frozen pipes during colder temperatures: — Open cabinet doors under sinks. Opening cabinet doors allows warm air to circulate around the pipes, but be sure to move cleaners and harmful chemicals out of the … [Read more...] about As cold as ice: Preventing and dealing with frozen water pipes
Special to GUIDON Everyone needs water, but drinking water is a habit, not a reflex. “Thirst is a really poor indicator of hydration,” said Melissa Mahoney, an athletic trainer at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego. “People need to shift their mindset when thinking about water not so much as a reflex or an urge, but it really is a behavior.” By the time your body … [Read more...] about Hydration and fitness
By 1st Sgt. Christopher Bushway Special to GUIDON Dehydration is a leading cause of injury for Soldiers. To keep them in the fight, it’s essential they remain properly hydrated — even during the winter. The average adult loses 1.5 to 2 liters of water each day. Being in a cold-weather climate can add to this water loss through the increased excretion by the kidneys, perspiration and … [Read more...] about Keeping hydrated in the winter
