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When you’re in a hurry to get out the door for an important appointment, you might be tempted to rush through a shower and this might result in you not properly wetting your hair before you shampoo it. It might also mean that you rush through the post-shampoo rinse, just so you can apply conditioner […]
The research study followed 20 people with diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol for a year, with some people tasked with watching 30 minutes of something humorous every day. Both groups took medications for their conditions. After just two months, the humor group had increased their HDL cholesterol levels (the “good” kind). At the four-month mark, […]
We get it. Scooping out moisturizer with a Q-tip instead of your fingers certainly seems more tedious. You may be wondering then, is using our fingers really all that bad? In a 2015 scientific review published in the Journal of Dermatological Science, the study team looked at various research articles published between 2008 and 2015 […]
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When you’re in a hurry to get out the door for an important appointment, you might be tempted to rush through a shower and this might result in you not…
The research study followed 20 people with diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol for a year, with some people tasked with watching 30 minutes of something humorous every day. Both groups…
We get it. Scooping out moisturizer with a Q-tip instead of your fingers certainly seems more tedious. You may be wondering then, is using our fingers really all that bad?…
According to Food Allergies Atlanta, it’s extremely common for someone to have a tree nut allergy. This means a number of foods can be off the table, including hazelnuts, pistachios,…
You may also want to add some poultry to your menu. In addition to its status as a complete protein, poultry is a good source of iron, zinc, B12, and iodine,…
The Way You Wash Your Hair May Be Doing More Damage Than You Think – Health Digest
When you’re in a hurry to get out the door for an important appointment, you might be tempted to rush through a shower and this might result in you not properly wetting your hair before you shampoo it. It might also mean that you rush through the post-shampoo rinse, just so you can apply conditioner […]
Getting Some Laughs May Actually Be Beneficial For Your Health – Health Digest
The research study followed 20 people with diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol for a year, with some people tasked with watching 30 minutes of something humorous every day. Both groups took medications for their conditions. After just two months, the humor group had increased their HDL cholesterol levels (the “good” kind). At the four-month mark, […]
How To Keep Your Bathroom Products Sanitary With Q-Tips – Health Digest
We get it. Scooping out moisturizer with a Q-tip instead of your fingers certainly seems more tedious. You may be wondering then, is using our fingers really all that bad? In a 2015 scientific review published in the Journal of Dermatological Science, the study team looked at various research articles published between 2008 and 2015 […]
Unexpected Foods That Can Cause Itchy Skin – Health Digest
According to Food Allergies Atlanta, it’s extremely common for someone to have a tree nut allergy. This means a number of foods can be off the table, including hazelnuts, pistachios, cashews, and almonds. While an almond allergy is often associated with childhood, technically, a person can develop it at any point in their life (per […]
Complete Proteins You Should Add To Your Diet For Better Health – Health Digest
You may also want to add some poultry to your menu. In addition to its status as a complete protein, poultry is a good source of iron, zinc, B12, and iodine, and even contains some omega-3s. Though it may be minimal (3 ounces of chicken contains just 0.03 grams of omega-3s, according to WebMD), every little […]
How To Prevent A Microwave ‘Eruption’ According To The USDA – Health Digest
Chemistry professor and social media content creator Kim Hilton (who goes by the name chemicalkim on Instagram) explained the concept of superheating. “When water is heated in a microwave, it can superheat without appearing to boil. This means the water can become hotter than its boiling point without actually boiling. And when it is disturbed […]
How TikTok’s ‘Silent Walking’ Trend Can Help Your Mental Health – Health Digest
Lalah Delia, a certified spiritual practitioner and author of the mindfulness book “Vibrate Higher Daily: Live Your Power,” told Today that silent walking isn’t a new concept. “Zen Buddhist monks have long practiced silent walking under a different name which they call “walking meditation,’” explained Delia. Even before this trend came along, proponents of mindfulness have often […]
Tell-Tale Signs These Foods Aren’t Safe To Eat – Health Digest
When you think there might be a food shortage or other disaster, there’s a good reason that people reach for canned goods. These have a long shelf life, unmatched by other foods in your pantry. But even precious cans of food can go bad eventually. This is especially true if they weren’t stored at the […]
Why Your Pee Has A Dark Color After Intense Exercise – Health Digest
Exercise-induced hematuria is usually short-lived and not cause for concern. Experts at the Urology Care Foundation explain that the condition is characterized by blood that has made its way into one’s urine, which may make pee appear darker in color. It’s often seen in people who engage in intense physical activity, such as athletes who run […]
Dieting Could Be The Reason You Can’t Sleep At Night – Health Digest
Dieting sometimes requires knowing the right balance between hunger and a full stomach. Any discomfort you feel before bed could affect your sleep. Eating too much will make it difficult to sleep, but eating too little can also cause you to wake up hungry and keep you awake. If you’ve been dieting for a while, […]