The Hidden Health Risks of Drinking Warm Bottled Water

SARAH Lawson, a food safety expert from Storage Box Shop, warns us:- "Do not drink bottled water that has been left in the sun or a hot environment, like a car. The heat can cause harmful chemicals to leach from the plastic into the water."

Why is Warm Bottled Water Dangerous? When bottled water heats up, chemicals from the plastic can get into the water. These chemicals, like BPA and phthalates, can be harmful if you drink them. Drinking water with these chemicals can make you feel unwell and cause health problems.

If you drink warm bottled water with harmful chemicals, you might experience:-

• Stomach Issues... You could feel nauseous or get a stomach ache.
  
  

• Headaches... These chemicals can give you a headache.
  
  

• Dizziness... Feeling lightheaded or dizzy is another symptom.
  
  

• Hormone Problems... Some chemicals can mess with your hormones, causing more serious health issues over time.

Simple Tips to Stay Safe:-

• Keep It Cool... Always store your bottled water in a cool place. Avoid leaving it in direct sunlight.
  
  

• Use a Cooler... If you're on the go, keep your bottled water in a cooler with ice packs.
  
  

• Check the Temperature... Before you drink bottled water, check if it feels warm. If it does, it's better to get a fresh bottle.

Sarah Lawson, food safety expert from Storage Box Shop says:- "Staying hydrated is important, but drinking water that has been left in the heat is not safe. Always keep your bottled water cool to protect your health."

A woman whose brother was stabbed to death more than 20 years ago is using the campaign she founded in his honour to work with Merseyrail and introduce life-saving bleed kits throughout the Liverpool City Region, Lancashire, and Manchester.

Colin McGinty was just 21 when he was murdered in a clear case of mistaken identity in 2001. Now his sister Laura Hughes, who set up the KNOwKnifeCrime campaign to prevent knife crime, has been instrumental in gaining the support of Merseyrail.

Laura gifted specialist Bleed Control Kits to Formby and Freshfield Stations, after receiving funding from:- Formby Parish Council. Merseyrail has now committed to fund the kits to every other Station on their network.

The Bleed Control Kits are produced by KnifeSavers, a not for profit UK-wide programme that empowers people to deal with bleeding caused by knife injuries.

While the Merseyrail network is a safe place for customers, thanks to CCTV, staffed Stations and staffed trains, many Stations are community hubs and at locations that are easy to find. In an emergency a local Station can become a point of support and help that could make all the difference.

KnifeSavers was founded by trauma doctors at the Major Trauma Centre at Aintree University Hospital in Liverpool. They want everyone to be able to stop bleeding after a knife attack.

As part of this, KnifeSavers also run an education programme and has a step by step app explaining how to use the bleed control kits. Information sessions will be taking place at Merseyrail Stations so members of the public will be confident using the equipment if it is required.