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Studies on bacteria in reusable water bottles

Several studies have been done to quantify the bacterial contamination of reusable water bottles, though results vary depending on the testing methods and type of bottle.

A 2017 study by EmLab P&K tested several bottles after one week of use without cleaning. The results showed millions of bacteria on some of the bottles, with several containing MORE bacteria than a pet's food bowl.

A similar 2018 study from Treadmill Reviews found that the average reusable water bottle contained MORE bacteria than a kitchen sink or computer keyboard.

"Chug" or "gulp" water bottles were found to be at least 5x safer than internal straw models

I just threw up a little... 🤢 🤮

it has theobromine. it has lead. it has cadmium. it has saturated fat. it has seed oils. and the average person eats 1 ounce of it every single day.

Each of us has different eyesight. Some of us are near-sighted, some far-sighted and some have near-perfect 20-20 vision.

How about you?

What kind of eyewear do you wear... most of the time?

Please vote in the poll and tell us your story, if you want to.

I live in quite a sunny area so i may start wearing the stuff more often.

The Benefits of Wearing Sunscreen Daily
Wearing sunscreen daily helps protect the skin in several ways, including:

Prevents Sunburns: Sunlight is a form of UV radiation that is damaging to the DNA in skin cells. As the cells become damaged, the immune system increases blood flow to the area. This results in a painful, inflamed burn. Even just 15 minutes of midday sun exposure can be enough to cause a sunburn on a person with very light skin. Sunburns can also occur on cool or cloudy days, making it essential to wear sunscreen whenever you’re outside.

Reduces the Risk of Skin Cancer: Repeated exposure and absorption of UV radiation can cause skin cancer since it damages the cells. Sunscreen works by reflecting, absorbing, or scattering UV radiation from the sun. It protects your cells and reduces the risk of skin cancer.
Prevents Premature Aging: Sunlight can cause issues with the skin aging prematurely due to the same DNA changes linked to skin cancer. UVA light affects collagen and elastin fibers, resulting in skin that isn’t as firm and elastic as it once was. Sunscreen prevents these changes by blocking the absorption of UV rays.

Maintains Complexion: Exposure to UV rays triggers melanin production. Melanin is the pigment that affects skin color. As more melanin develops, dark spots can appear. With sunscreen, your body doesn’t overproduce melanin. This stops uneven discoloration or tanning.

https://www.betterskinarizona.com/blog/why-you-should-wear-sunscreen-everyday/

What are the signs and symptoms of dementia?

Signs and symptoms of dementia result when once-healthy neurons (nerve cells) in the brain stop working, lose connections with other brain cells, and die. While everyone loses some neurons as they age, people with dementia experience far greater loss.

The signs and symptoms can vary depending on the type and may include:

Experiencing memory loss, poor judgment, and confusion

Difficulty speaking, understanding and expressing thoughts, or reading and writing

Wandering and getting lost in a familiar neighborhood

Trouble handling money responsibly and paying bills

Repeating questions

Using unusual words to refer to familiar objects

Taking longer to complete normal daily tasks

Losing interest in normal daily activities or events

Hallucinating or experiencing delusions or paranoia

Acting impulsively

Not caring about other people’s feelings

Losing balance and problem standing for a reasonable amount of time

Typical questions might include asking about whether dementia runs in the family, how and when symptoms began, changes in behavior and personality, and if the person is taking certain medications that might cause or worsen symptoms. ms with movement.

It's a whole and you squat in it. Then there is a hose connected to it and you use that to wash away the doo doo or pee and then you can also use it to wash your asshole.

What do you think it is?