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Experts from the Harvard Medical School say that “most people need about four to six cups of water each day.” But they note that this calculation is for “generally healthy people,” so the actual amount can fluctuate by a lot depending on each individual person. Andrea Paul, MD, a medical advisor and founder of Health Media Experts, says drinking enough water is important for good body health, especially when it comes to taking care of the kidneys, which filter blood and maintain water balance....

“If you’re in the market for some new appliances, you can’t beat the deal on this LG French Door Smart Refrigerator with Wi-Fi,” says Sara Skirboll, shopping and trends expert at RetailMeNot, noting it “can be controlled with voice commands or with an app on your phone.” However, that’s not the only worthwhile buy at Home Depot this Black Friday. Read on to discover which other 2020 Black Friday deals you can’t afford to miss from the store....

According to the ASCM: “Cities with the highest scores are considered to have strong community fitness, a concept analogous to individuals having strong personal fitness. Cities that rank near the top of the Fitness Index have more strengths and resources that support healthy living and fewer challenges that hinder it. The opposite is true for cities near the bottom of the rankings.” In 2020, the ACSM named Arlington, Virginia the fittest city in the United States....

Finance site GOBankingRates surveyed more than 2,500 Americans in 2019 about their debts, probing the details of their total money owed, including mortgage rates, student loans, medical debt, auto loans, credit card debt, and more. They found that where you live may contribute to whether you’re in the red or the black. Based on their findings, we at Best Life ranked every state’s average debt from lowest to highest, so read on to see how much debt people have in your state and which state is in the deepest debt....

Based on Wallethub’s aforementioned criteria, the worst state for single folks is clear: nine of the state’s cities were among the 25 worst cities for singles. Read on to find out which U.S. cities ranked the worst for singles—and if you want to know where folks are hooking up, This Is the Most Promiscuous State in America. Read the original article on Best Life. Economics rank: 59 Fun and recreation rank: 141 Dating opportunities rank: 163 Total score: 47....

RELATED: Kerri Strug’s Heroic Vault Was 25 Years Ago. See Her Now. A spokesperson for the U.S. women’s gymnastics team told the New York Times that the athletes weren’t walking in the opening ceremony because they are “focused on preparation.” The gymnastics qualification rounds take place this weekend, with the first competition for the U.S. women taking place on Sunday. On Friday, Biles did a Q&A about the Olympics on Instagram and answered questions sent in by fans....

RELATED: If You’re Over 60, Do Not Take This OTC Medication Every Day, Officials Say. B. Braun Medical Inc. is voluntarily recalling five lots of 0.9% Sodium Chloride for Injection USP 250ML in Excel within the United States. Hospitals and users already have this drug in hand after it was distributed around the country to domestic distributors, according to the recall notice published on the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) website....

Raimondo’s announcement at her weekly press briefing on Wednesday came the day after Rhode Island saw its highest number of daily COVID-19 infections since May 29, The Boston Globe reports. The governor said the Rhode Island Department of Health did a “deep dive” into 4,000 COVID-19 cases and, through contract tracing, they found that the recent spike in infections were mostly traced back to parties with more than 50 people not wearing face masks....

RELATED: If You Have Any of These Popular Peanut Butters, Get Rid of Them Now. The latest ice cream recall is not the first to rattle consumers this year. Back in February, the Royal Ice Cream Company of Manchester, Connecticut recalled specific lots of Batch Ice Cream brand ice creams, posting the news of the recall after the company discovered the products had the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, which can lead to serious and sometimes fatal infections....

If you’re planning to buy flowers for Mother’s Day, you could be in for a rude awakening. It turns out the flower industry is facing a major shortage. Larry Gramith, the owner of wholesaler Chicago Flower Exchange, told the Chicago Tribune that he had prebooked 12,000 roses from one grower, but the grower was only able to deliver 3,000 roses. Now, Gramith is refusing to take deposits on some flower orders from buyers, because he isn’t sure he will be able to fill their orders....

A September study published by Annals of Medicine found that the strength of your handgrip could be used as a quick, inexpensive way for healthcare professionals to identify a patient’s risk of type 2 diabetes. Researchers at the Universities of Bristol and Eastern Finland examined the handgrip strength of 776 people between the ages of 60-72 who had no history of diabetes. For the study, the subjects were asked to squeeze the handles of a handgrip dynamometer with their dominant hand using maximum effort for five consecutive seconds....

Clearance items can vary by location, so just because someone else scored a great clearance item at Walmart, that doesn’t necessarily mean the deal will be available at your local store. To avoid the travel and trouble of trying to track something down in person, you can check where the product is on clearance online.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb If you frequent Walmart social media pages and hashtags—such as #walmartclearancefinds or Walmart Clearance Finders Group—you’re already up to date on what has been marked down....

READ THIS NEXT: 5 Easy Hacks to Save Your House Plants That Gardeners Swear By. The types of houseplants you own will determine the care they need when you’re away. When establishing a vacation plan, you’ll want to consider your plants’ drought tolerance, sun exposure, size, and the length and time of year of your trip, says Nathan Heinrich, horticulturist and landscape designer at Nathan Heinrich Design. If your plants require regular watering—which is the case for most plants that aren’t orchids, succulents, or cacti—and your trip is under two weeks, then you may want to employ a DIY watering system....

On August 13, the state reported 354 new COVID cases, a record for Hawaii, according to The New York Times. For comparison, a month ago, the Ahola State had only 21 new cases on July 13. That means these current numbers are a startling 17 times higher. Most of the new COVID cases in Hawaii have been in Honolulu and its suburbs on Oahu, Hawaii’s most populated island, according to the Associated Press....

The message comes on the heels of recently released figures that show that Texas’ coronavirus-related hospitalizations have broken records for 12 straight days. “Because the spread is so rampant right now, there’s never a reason for you to have to leave your home,” Gov. Greg Abbott told KBTX, a local CBS News affiliate, on Tuesday. “Unless you do need to go out, the safest place for you is at your home....

But the splintering of services has also made it harder to stay on top of keeping your favorite shows and channels in some ways, especially as new options pop up and programming shuffles from one place to another. And now, customers of one popular TV provider could be about to lose access to Fox channels by the end of the week. Read on to see if you’re about to get cut off from some of your must-watch shows....

The survey, conducted by OnePoll for Trane Residential, also gauged the most frequently missed events because of illness (or “illness”), must-have foods and drinks, and who’s more annoying when sick: You, your spouse, or a child. Read on to find out more about what may be Americans’ guiltiest pleasure. 1 How Often Are People Sick? The survey of 2,000 homeowners found that a full 74% of us enjoy being sick and staying home....

The two country singers fell in love when they went on tour together in the mid-’90s. By 1997, they were married and had welcomed their first child, Gracie Katherine. Middle daughter Maggie Elizabeth arrived in 1998, and their youngest, Audrey Caroline in 2001. If you find it hard to believe that McGraw and Hill have three grown daughters—ages 23, 22, and 19—you’re not alone. McGraw also isn’t sure how time went by so quickly....

As ET Online reports, Brady shared several Mother’s Day posts, including one black-and-white family photo featuring him, Bündchen, Jack, and younger children Benjamin and Vivian to his regular feed. “Happy Mother’s Day @gisele,” he captioned that post. “You love us and support us like no other. Have a special day! ❤️❤️” He also shared another shot of Gisele posing with Benjamin and Vivian to his Story, writing, “My numero Uno” and adding several red heart emojis....

READ THIS NEXT: Dr. Fauci Warns That Vaccinated People “Need to Realize” This Now. In just the last week, infections have increased by more than 18 percent in the U.S., while hospitalizations have risen by over 24 percent, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This is largely a result of new Omicron subvariants, which are circulating at higher transmission rates.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb “While cases remain much lower than during the Omicron surge this past winter, the current seven-day daily average of cases is now at about 94,000 cases per day, which is an increase nationally about 26 percent over the previous week and a threefold increase over the last month,” CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, MD, said at a May 18 White House press briefing....