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Can TSA Body Scanners Affect Your Health? – Health Digest
Frame Stock Footage/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you’ve flown since 2010, chances are you’ve stepped into a TSA body scanner at airport security. Although these scanners were first introduced in 2007, their widespread use didn’t begin until after a 2009 […]
10 Risky Cholesterol Mistakes To Avoid If You’re Over 50 – Health Digest
Fatcamera/Getty Images Despite serving multiple purposes in the body, such as building new cells or producing hormones, cholesterol has gained a bad rap due to its potentially harmful effects on health, even though cholesterol itself isn’t inherently bad. This is because, being a fatty, waxy substance, high […]
Low-Fat Ways To Make Your Scrambled Eggs Even Fluffier – Health Digest
Adamkaz/Getty Images Eggs aren’t just a popular breakfast buffet item or special occasion brunch fare. They’re a staple food for people around the world. In fact, egg consumption across many Asian, European, and Central American countries is higher than in the United States, according to World Population […]
When You Stop Drinking Wine, This Is What Happens To Your Body – Health Digest
New Africa/Shutterstock There is no doubt that there are benefits to enjoying a glass of wine. Moderate red wine consumption, such as one five-ounce glass a day for women and two for men, can have an upside. Red wine can raise HDL or “good” cholesterol and improve blood […]
The Unexpected Origins Of Human Fingernails – From Claws To Nails – Health Digest
Mikheyeva Volha/Shutterstock Human fingernails serve many purposes. This strong coating on our fingertips helps protect our fingers during gripping, which also shields us from infections since we’re less at risk for injury. They additionally aid with fine motor movements like scratching, separating, and picking up objects. They […]
The 10 Best Food Hacks To Eat 30 Grams Of Protein For Breakfast – Health Digest
Drazen_/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Many traditional breakfast options often include toast, cereal, or fruit, which have become popular due to their convenience and ease of preparation. However, they might lead to increased feelings of hunger by mid-morning or struggles […]
10 Best Breakfasts To Lower High Blood Pressure (And Help With Healthy Weight Loss) – Health Digest
Ridofranz/Getty Images The term high blood pressure, or hypertension, refers to the pressure that your blood flow places on your blood vessels as it travels throughout your body. When that pressure is too high, it slowly damages your arteries, making it a silent but serious condition that […]
Melania Trump’s Favorite Meal Is Notoriously High In Fat – Health Digest
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images If you’re a celebrity — especially if you’re of the world-famous variety — you can expect that pretty much every aspect of your life will be subjected to public scrutiny (or at the very least, curiosity). Take U.S. President Donald Trump, for example, whose […]
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 […]
The 8 Biggest Warning Signs Of A Magnesium Deficiency Explained – Health Digest
Dragana Gordic/Shutterstock Minerals are vital to your overall health and wellbeing; among those with the greatest impact is magnesium. In fact, according to Dr. Dana Habash-Bseiso, M.D., of University Hospitals, it plays a vital role in “more than 300 different enzyme activities that help to regulate biochemical […]