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Water Tips

1. Drinking 8, 8 ounces glasses of water a day helps rid the body of excess water weight. This helps you body run more efficiently, which optimizes your bodily functions and gives you more energy.
2. Drinking 64 ounces of ice water per day can burn between 50 and 100 additional calories a day. You can drop a pound of fat per month, which equals 12 pounds per year.
3. If your water needs are reaching critical, you'll notice your urine is dark yellow and there is less of it. You may even become snappy, feel completely exhausted, and your mind will begin wandering, having difficulty remaining focused on anything meaningful.
4. The river of life, your blood, is made up of 90-percent water. Water is the most abundant substance in the human body. An average adult had carries about 11 gallons on board at any given time.
5. Water carries the oxygen and nutrients your body needs, and helps to flush out the contaminants your body doesn't need. Water helps to lubricate the joints, regulate your temperature and aids in digestion and metabolism.
6. When your body says, 'gee, I'm thirsty'. Then you are about a quart and a half low, or roughly 5-percent dehydrated.
7. When you are drinking the correct amount of water per day, you feel better. Fatigue and mild headaches are signs that you are becoming dehydrated. Dehydration can decrease your energy level.
8. Dehydration can lead to accidents by causing progressive loss of coordination and inability to concentrate and can predispose you to various ailments such as heat illness.
9. Drink water from the tap instead of buying bottled water which costs you money, and the bottles generate unnecessary use of glass or plastic. Tap water is much cleaner than it was 15 years ago thanks to environmental laws, and is perfectly safe to drink.
10. It's essential that you drink water for health and building muscle. Without enough water, muscle strength and control are weakened. If you want to build muscle, than you must keep your body well hydrated.

MEDICARE

How does Medicare prescription drug coverage work?

Your decision about Medicare prescription drug coverage depends on the kind of health care coverage you have now. There are two ways to get Medicare prescription drug coverage. You can join a Medicare prescription drug plan or you can join a Medicare Advantage Plan or other Medicare Health Plans that offer drug coverage.

Whatever plan you choose, Medicare drug coverage will help you by covering brand-name and generic drugs at pharmacies that are convenient for you.

Like other insurance, if you join, you will pay a monthly premium, which varies by plan, and a yearly deductible (no more than $250 in 2006). You will also pay a part of the cost of your prescriptions, including a copayment or coinsurance. Costs will vary depending on which drug plan you choose. Some plans may offer more coverage and additional drugs for a higher monthly premium. If you have limited income and resources, and you qualify for extra help, you may not have to pay a premium or deductible. You can apply or get more information about the extra help by calling Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or visiting www.socialsecurity.gov.
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Why should I get Medicare prescription drug coverage?
Medicare prescription drug coverage provides greater peace of mind by protecting you from unexpected drug expenses. Even if you don't use a lot of prescription drugs now, you should still consider joining. As we age, most people need prescription drugs to stay healthy. For most people, joining now means protecting yourself from unexpected prescription drug bills in the future.
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What if I have a limited income and resources?
There is extra help for people with limited income and resources. Almost 1 in 3 people with Medicare will qualify for extra help and Medicare will pay for almost all of their prescription drug costs. You can apply or get more information about the extra help by calling Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or visiting www.socialsecurity.gov.
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