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All About Water

Water is the most common molecule on the Earth's surface, without which life would be impossible. In our modern world, water isn’t just supposed to quench one’s thirst, but instead is designed to have other health benefits like vitamins and electrolytes. Water has become a lifestyle statement. What kind of water do you prefer? Filtered or bottled or imported or enhanced? Read about why not all water is created equal, how enhanced water works and why people are so attached to their brands. Bottoms up!


DESIGNER WATER
Paul Smith Evian Bottles

Evian gives new meaning to the term "designer water." The producer of mineral water has teamed up with designer Paul Smith to create limited edition bottles.

Paul Smith-designed Evian bottle

Carpe Diem Botanic Water
SEIZE THE BOTTLE
Carpe Diem Botanic Water

Want the health benefits of water with a more exciting taste? Red Bull International's lightly-carbonated waters combine tasty plant extracts with a touch of sweetness.

WATER SAVVY
Bottoms Up
Bottled water has gone mainstream. Americans spend billions annually on their favorite brands of H20. But not all water is created equal—here's why.

Bottles of water

Several different bottles of water
ALL BOTTLED UP
The Major Brands

A few years ago, there were only a small number of choices for bottled water, but consumers today find more than 900 brands in the marketplace.

HEALTHY POWERS, ACTIVATE!
ACTIVATE Drinks
A vitamin-enhanced water with a twist, ACTIVATE stores the good stuff in the cap so that it stays fresh and potent, ready to be released with a brisk turn of the lid.

ACTIVATE water with vitamins and antioxidants


ROMANTIC RESTAURANTS

Looking for the perfect restaurant to take that special someone? View our lists to find the best romantic restaurants in your area.

POMEGRANATES

Packed with antioxidants and potassium, pomegranates lower the risk of heart disease, help regulate blood flow and may even prevent premature aging.