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The Popular Cholesterol Medication That’s Not As Effective As You Thought – Health Digest
Prostock-studio/Shutterstock For many adults, eating a healthy diet filled with cholesterol-lowering foods doesn’t budge their high cholesterol. That’s when taking certain medications like statins can help. Statins are considered one of the safest kinds of cholesterol medications. They’ve been shown to bring down “bad” cholesterol (LDL cholesterol) as well […]
The Healthy Greek Cheese That Has More Calcium Than Cottage Cheese (And Fewer Calories) – Health Digest
Oscar Wong/Getty Images Ask any nutritionist (or cheese enthusiast), and they can easily come up with a list of reasons why eating cottage cheese is good for you, especially when compared to other cheeses. It all comes down to the cheese’s nutritional value: a 100-gram serving of […]
Can Sesame Oil Help You Sleep? We Explain – Health Digest
Maskot/Getty Images A bad night’s sleep can leave you feeling lousy all day. But what happens when you can’t catch any recuperative rest for weeks or even months? In that case, you’re a candidate for all the side effects of sleep deficiency, including some fairly serious symptoms, […]
A Polarizing Meat High In Protein And Magnesium Is Also High In Cholesterol – Health Digest
BearFotos/Shutterstock Joe Rogan and other fans of the carnivore diet are quick to praise the perks of eating only meat, and there’s no denying that this way of eating delivers plenty of protein. For example, just six ounces of cooked chicken breast packs over 54 grams of […]
When You Take Fish Oil Every Day, This Is What Happens To Your Cholesterol – Health Digest
Kinga Krzeminska/Getty Images Fish oil is one of the most popular supplements among people in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one in five adults over 60 and one in six adults ages 40 to 59 take fish oil. […]
Everything Donald Trump Jr. Does To Stay Fit – Health Digest
lev radin/Shutterstock Donald Trump Jr. has been known to occasionally chow down on a burger and fries from McDonald’s with his namesake father, President Donald J. Trump (here’s what you’ll find in Donald Trump’s daily diet). However, it appears that he does take his fitness routine quite seriously. While […]
A Popular Legume High In Antioxidants Is More Nutrient-Dense Than Blueberries – Health Digest
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock Antioxidants are a type of compound that can protect the body against cell damage caused by oxidative stress. When you consume antioxidants, your body becomes better positioned to fight inflammation, certain neurological disorders, and even cancer. (Read up on some surprising things that can […]
Eating This Low-Carb Summer Fruit May Also Prevent Cancer – Health Digest
Jackf/Getty Images If you’re craving a delicious low-carb fruit that’s a whole boatload of refreshing on a hot summer day, you don’t have to look any further than peaches. Rich in antioxidants and essential minerals and nutrients, a medium-sized peach only has 58 calories and 14 grams […]
The Fast Food Restaurant Chain That Had To Change Its Menu After Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s New Food Rule – Health Digest
oneinchpunch/Shutterstock As part of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s mission to Make America Healthy Again, he announced a plan in April to phase out artificial dyes from foods. Petroleum-based dyes such as Citrus Red No. 2 and Orange B will be banned within […]
Your Teeth Could Start Moving If This Happens To Your Body – Health Digest
Nicoleta Ionescu/Shutterstock Pregnancy does a number on the body — and in ways you may not have fathomed. From morning sickness to drastic emotional changes to physical aches and pains, carrying a baby to term is no walk in the park. If that weren’t enough, to add to […]