Sports drinks always boast about their abundance of electrolytes and how they are essential to consume when working out, but they never explain why. read more

With the coming of spring and the rising temperatures, many people are heading outdoors to enjoy the weather and get some color back on their pale, winter skin. Why do we get tans, though? read more

Does potassium combat sodium in the body? This question arose in my mind a while back when I saw these little yogurt shots that boasted the promise that the potassium in them would "flush sodium" from the body. Being that Americans eat so much salt, this is definitely worth looking into. read more

Thanksgiving, a day comprised of great family gatherings, stories you probably never want to be told, and grandmothers who drink too much. After thanksgiving dinner everyone sits back and unbuttons their pants to let their gut hang out. Soon enough people are feeling tired, but it's not caused but what you may have heard. read more

Peeing, although taboo in most situations, is a natural body function. Since it's something done multiple times a day, it has become a behavior that we may not think about much, but at one point or another I'm sure you've asked the question, why is my pee yellow? read more

Morning wood - scientifically named Nocturnal Penile Tumescence (NPT) - is the random occurrence of an erection that men can experience upon waking up in the morning. I'm sure most men have dealt with it at least once in their lifetime, but why and how does it happen? read more

Sodium is a popular additive in food, found mostly in frozen and fast food products. For some (especially college students) it can be hard to maintain a healthy sodium level when these types of meals are so simple and convenient. It's easy to overlook the nutrition facts, but it may cost in you in the future. read more

After the first medical studies performed on cigarettes found a definitive link to lung cancer, cigarette companies responded in different ways, including adding a filter to their products. The public found comfort in hearing that a 'safety feature' had been added to a harmful substance and so the sales of filter-tip cigarettes were very successful, as they are today. read more