Water should be the beverage of choice for hydration on hot days and after physical activity.  Sports drinks contain extra calories and caffeine that you do not need in your diet.  Children should watch their intake of sports drinks.

For more information see this article in the Star Tribune.

What You Need To Know Before You See Your Doctor

There are things you should do before you go in for your annual check up.

See a recent HealthDay article for the complete list.

Laugh Every Day

The Healthy Monday tip this week prescribed laughter for good health.  They are not wrong.  In 2009 a study by cardiologists at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore found that an active sense of humor helped protect you against a heart attack.  It said that people with heart disease were 40 percent less likely to laugh in a variety of situations.

So with that in mind may we recommend:
3650 jokes, puns, and riddles / by Anne Kostick, Charles Foxgrover, and Michael J. Pellowski ; edited by Michael Driscoll found in 818 at the library.

Health Tip: Evaluate Your Eating Habits: MedlinePlus

Eating nourishes your body and gives it the proper fuel to operate efficiently. Not every body has the same fuel needs. Make sure you are eating what your body needs so you are not only disease free, but so you are also happy and full of energy.

Health Tip: Evaluate Your Eating Habits: MedlinePlus

Family Meals Keep Kids Slimmer, Healthier, Study Finds: MedlinePlus

The family meal has power! Take time every week to plan, prepare, and enjoy eating a nutritious, delicious meal along with lively conversation.

Family Meals Keep Kids Slimmer, Healthier, Study Finds: MedlinePlus