Sep 11, 2026 | Blog, Health & Hydration
The average American adult drinks just 44 ounces of plain water a day, according to CDC data. That’s about five and a half cups, well short of what most health experts recommend. So how much water per day do you actually need to feel sharp, recover from... 
Aug 13, 2026 | Blog, Missouri & Local
The Missouri State Fair runs August 13 through 23 in Sedalia this year, and Sedalia in late summer doesn’t do things halfway. Highs regularly sit near 90 degrees, humidity makes it feel worse, and the fairgrounds cover 400 acres of pavement, dirt, and open sky.... 
Jul 24, 2026 | Blog, Health & Hydration
Your skin is about 64% water, more than almost any other organ except your brain and muscles. So it’s a fair question: if you drink more water, does your skin actually look and feel better for it? The Mayo Clinic puts total daily fluid needs at roughly 2.7... 
Jul 10, 2026 | Blog, Health & Hydration
Adults with higher-normal sodium levels in their blood, a marker of running mildly dehydrated, had a 39% greater associated risk of developing heart failure over 25 years, according to a National Institutes of Health study published in the European Heart Journal.... 
Jun 12, 2026 | Blog, Health & Hydration
Summer in Kansas City doesn’t leave much room for sloppy hydration. When the heat climbs, the CDC says drinking before you feel thirsty matters, and a practical pace is about 1 cup of water every 15 to 20 minutes during heat exposure. That advice sounds simple, but...