A paradigm shift in heart transplants.

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We all know that humans need water to survive, but how much just plain water do we actually need to consume each day to be healthy?If your instinct is to say 6 to 8 glasses of water a day, you're not alone. For many of us, that figure has been ingrained into us since we were kids by health class teachers, family doctors and concerned caregivers alike. However, needing 8 glasses a day of water is a total and complete myth. Despite being deeply embedded in our collective conscience, there's little to no scientific evidence to back up the idea that drinking 8 glasses—or any specific number of ounces—of water per day is ideal. This fact might take a minute to digest, since these days so many of us carry water bottles measured in specific ounces to help us stay hydrated and may even track our water consumption with an app or daily planner. Knowing how many ounces of water we should drink and tracking how much we do drink may give us a satisfying sense of control, but it's largely meaningless. According to the Mayo Clinic, staying hydrated isn't so much about how much water you drink but about how much fluid you consume overall, including from foods and beverages besides water. And that amount is different for every person because every person's body is different. Additionally, our circumstances are different each day. If you're exercising or sweating from the heat, your body's hydration needs change. If you're sick, pregnant or breastfeeding, your hydration needs change. Certain medications can alter how much fluid your body needs, as can a high-salt diet.But there must be some kind of guideline, right? We can't just be willy nilly drinking water whenever we feel like it in the age of step counts and sleep tracking apps, can we? Feeling thirsty?Photo by Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels Inadequate hydration is linked to early aging and chronic disease, among other things, so it's important to get enough fluids. The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine lists adequate daily fluid intake as:- About 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day for men- About 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids a day for womenThat doesn't mean that's how much water you should drink. Fluids can be found in food—many fruits and vegetables are high in water content and count toward hydration. Any milk you drink and even yogurt or cottage cheese you consume adds to your fluid intake. Soups and broths? Super hydrating. Other beverages, even ones that contain caffeine as long as you don't overdo it, count as well. And again, those numbers are just a general guideline. Your body size, overall health, environment and lifestyle all influence your own specific hydration needs. Some doctors point out that we have a natural mechanism to tell us when we aren't well-hydrated—thirst. "Drink when you're thirsty" may sound like basic advice, but it's what many physicians recommend. However, thirst is a sign that your body is already mildly dehydrated, so some recommend drinking before you get thirsty as well. Just don't go too far that way, either. Another common myth is that you can't drink too much water, but that's not true. A tragedy in 2023 in which a healthy mother of two drank four bottles of water in about 20 minutes and died of water intoxication highlighted the importance of not drinking too much water too fast. And drinking an excess of water overall, though rarely a problem for well-nourished adults, can make it hard for your kidneys to process properly.One way to gauge your hydration level besides monitoring thirst is to check your pee. While it doesn't need to be clear(contrary to popular belief) it shouldn't be dark. According to Healthline's handy hydration chart, "lemonade" is about the shade you're looking for. Too clear means you're probably overhydrating. Darker than a light beer and it's time to up your liquid intake a bit. Water is good. Hydration is important. Pay attention to thirst. Shoot for lemonade-shade pee. That ought to keep you on the right track for getting enough liquid without having to keep track of how many glasses or ounces of water you drink each day.

by Matt Agorist, The Free Thought Project: The Kids Online Safety Act aims to grossly expand the reaches of government censorship under the guise of protecting the youth, but in reality the restrictions placed on the free speech of young people could prove to be profoundly dangerous. The Senate just passed a bill that will […]

by Mac Slavo, SHTF Plan: Russia is mocking the United States’ insistence on funding Ukraine while in massive amounts of debt. Washington continues to throw billions of dollars into the fire of the Ukraine conflict despite its ballooning debt, Russia’s ambassador to Washington Anatoly Antonov has said. The U.S. empire is becoming the laughing stock […]

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Pin-up artists and pin-up models became a cultural phenomenon starting in the early 20th century. The style is characterized by images of beautiful women, usually wearing bathing suits or glamorous clothing, striking poses that highlight their features. The term pin-up refers to the use of these pictures and drawings to be pinned up on walls in an informal display. They also appeared often during war times as a morale boost. They often appeared in calendars or as postcards. Many glamour and fashion models of the era became pin-up stars. Photoshoots often contained the models performing tasks, posing in bathing suits, or lounging. All in position that accentuated their features. Much of the style of pin-up photoshoots and art comes from early burlesque performers such as Josephine Baker. Some of the most famous pin-up models of the era were Bettie Page and Betty Grable. Betty Grable’s post cards became a common decoration in many World War II soldiers’ bunks. Let’s take a look at some of the most iconic pin-up models of the time, including some art of the famous pin-up art that was created. Bettie Page Bettie Page Bettie Page Rita Hayworth Rita Hayworth Rita Hayworth Rita Hayworth Betty Brosmer Betty Brosmer Betty Brosmer Betty Brosmer Ava Gardner Ava Gardner Ava Gardner Ava Gardner Veronica Lake Veronica Lake Veronica Lake Veronica Lake Betty Grable Betty Grable Betty Grable Betty Grable Jane Russell Jane Russell Jane Russell Art by Art Frahm Art by Enoch Bolles Art by Gil Elvgren Art by Alberto Vargas Art by Earl Moran Art by Joyce Ballantyne Art by Zoë MozertThe post Photos of the Most Famous Pin-Up Models of All Time first appeared on History Defined.