Have I got your attention yet? I know that headline got mine (thanks for passing the article, Margaret!)

My first thought was, How? I mean, one of the definitions of "hydrate" itself is to "supply water to (a person, for example) in order to restore or maintain fluid balance" [source]. Of course, one of the key components of beer is water, so, I had to delve deeper.

According to the article, scientists had studied 25 students, putting their bodies through grueling runs in temperatures reaching 104°. Afterward, apparently half (would that be 12.5 people?) were given water after their trainings and the other half were given a Spanish lager.

They determined that the beer drinkers had ‘slightly better’ rehydration effects, which researchers attribute to sugars, salts, and bubbles in beer enhancing the body’s ability to absorb water. The carbohydrates in beer also help refill calorie deficits.

I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to put this theory to the test… but why wait for a run? Perhaps I should see how well beer rehydrates a web designer mid-way through the day.

TAGS [ BEER HYDRATION | BEER HYDRATES BETTER THAN WATER | BEER VS WATER | BEER AND EXERCISE ]

KegWorks is about more than cold, crisp, delicious beer, fantastic cocktails and cool products. We’re about helping people too.

Our official corporate charity is Compass House, a simply amazing organization that provides safe shelter, services, and direction for runaway and homeless youth in Western NY. Compass House is the only organization of its kind in our area and all of their services are completely voluntary. No matter what brings troubled youths to Compass House, they’ll always be assisted in a non-judgmental, non-authoritarian manner so that they are able to find solutions for their problems, without ever feeling blamed.

We sincerely believe in their mission, their people and the great things they do. We’re not the only ones! When the most legendary rock band from Buffalo isn’t busy selling more than 90 million records in the US, they help the Compass House too. The Goo Goo Dolls and their biggest fans like to help Compass House by hosting an annual auction on behalf of the organization (among other things!).

This year’s auction started today and runs through this Sunday, June 7th with every single penny of your donation going directly to Compass House via PayPal. Past auctions have brought in more than $20,000 in donations and seeing as this is the 7th year (and 7 is a lucky number) we’re hoping to have the best year yet!

In addition to all kinds of amazing and exclusive Goo Goo Dolls items, you’ll have a chance to bid on cool stuff from other musical artists ranging from Bruce Springsteen and Weezer to Britney Spears! There are also autographed guitars, signed Buffalo Sabres hockey sticks, coolers, Nascar tickets, concert tickets, handmade jewelry and more!

It’s easy, it’s totally secure and you’re doing a great thing if you bid.

Click here to bid on items through Absolute Goo and check out the select items we’ve got on eBay right here.

Thanks in advance for your help.
Cheers to good beer and better people!

TAGS [ COMPASS HOUSE | COMPASS HOUSE AUCTION | GOO GOO DOLLS | ABSOLUTE GOO AUCTION | CHARITY AUCTION ]