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@pizza I am curious about the context in which you found this interesting, given this is a publication from 2002. Being able to stand for long hours, or being
by srean 5y ago
@pizza I am curious about the context in which you found this interesting, given this is a publication from 2002.
Being able to stand for long hours, or being able to stand up from a sitting or a supine position (without passing) is a difficulty that some in my immediate family has to deal with. The 'healthy subject' precondition does limit the scope somewhat. Regardless, just from empirical and anecdotal observations, enough water and right electrolyte balance does help.
- geek_at 5y agoI always have the feeling that old research articles like these on top of hn are the result of a disagreement between two individuals and one is right and rubbing it in in a public fashion
- pizza 5y agoMy mom is suffering from a lot of knee pain. Recently we went on a long drive and the following day her knees were swollen up like canteloupes.. it makes me sad how much she is unable to go on her daily walks, or go on hikes with the rest of the family, or even struggle to stand up from my couch which is particularly low to the ground. So I heard that she might have a circulation issue, something I suspect might be a bit wonky in myself as well. So last night I just googled “circulation changes due to drinking water” as kind of a hail mary and, lo and behold, found this