Hydration and Drinking Water

(UPDATE: We are sad to report that the Fontus self-filling water bottle appears to have been a scam. We apologize to our readers for reporting on this bottle without being aware of this. Many blogs and IndieGoGo users have debunked the science behind the Fontus bottle, showing that it is almost impossible for the bottle … Read more

Living in the era of smart phones, self driving cars, FitBits, and so much more, there seems like practically nothing that some innovator won’t shove a computer in. And now the time has come for the humble water bottle to get beefed up with some digital technology. A company called Moikit is introducing a bottle … Read more

Not too long ago we ran an article about testing water quality at home. In that piece, we touched a little bit on how testing for water contaminants can be a tricky business. While on the one hand there are some pretty easy DIY methods to get a general assessment of your water quality, knowing … Read more

For most people, chloramine is not an everyday term. Yet despite that, it is present in a huge amount of drinking water across the globe. You have probably heard of chloramine’s much more familiar cousin, chlorine. Chloramine is actually a combination of chlorine and ammonia into a single molecule. Like chlorine, it is used to … Read more

If you have some concerns about the quality of the water in your home, it only makes sense to look into doing something about it. Yet with so many different water filters, purification systems, treatment additives, and tons of other products on the market, it can be a dizzying decision trying to figure out what … Read more

We all drink water everyday. But how much do you really know about the water you drink? Take this quick quiz full of interesting water and hydration facts to test your knowledge and learn a few things along the way. Be sure to share your results on Facebook! [wp_ad_camp_4] [wp_ad_camp_1] Take the Quiz! [wp_ad_camp_2] Jacob … Read more

Just like anything else reusable, water bottles require a bit of care to keep them clean and well maintained. Regular cleaning is necessary to prevent bacteria buildup, flush out contaminants and to keep everything nice and fresh. While cleaning a water bottle is a simple task familiar to anyone who has ever washed a dish, … Read more