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Free water coolers to help pupils think
Kids in Yorkshire are to get water coolers in their schools to help their concentration.. The experiment went well and has prompted Yorkshire Water to extend the scheme. Read more
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UK water cooler maker buys rival
PHS Group, the country's leading supplier of plumbed-in water coolers, has bought out its main rival UK Water in a £6.4m cash-only deal. Read more
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Sweltering workers 'need protection'
We have had several people faint and more seriously have real problems with dehydration, despite drinking litres and litres of water. Read more
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Water available for school pupils
Anglian Water is installing mains-fed water coolers in all primary school sites in the county. We've come up with an idea for these mains-fed water coolers, she said. Read more
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Dehydration in care homes studied
The study by the Royal Institute of Public Health (RIHP) and Anglian Water follows evidence from residential homes that water coolers help reduce falls. Read more
Dehydration in care homes studied
A possible link between dehydration suffered by people in residential homes and the number of falls they experience is to be studied.
The study by the Royal Institute of Public Health (RIHP) and Anglian Water follows evidence from residential homes that water coolers help reduce falls. (...)
George Sampson, from the Methodist Homes for the Aged taking part in the study, said: "When the body is hydrated, it can improve alertness and prevent spells of dizziness.
"We believe good hydration could reduce the number of falls and accidents amongst older people."
Anglian Water is installing mains-fed water coolers and testing educational materials in the five residential homes as part of the study which links in with their own research.
The pilot study will begin in April and run for six months. (...)
[Source: BBC Online, 16 March 2007, read full article]