November 26, 2023
Getting Vaccinated Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Brain – Health Digest
The immune system, usually known for protecting our body from external threats, plays a vital role in maintaining brain health. The immune system may cause problems in brain cells that can lead to Alzheimer’s disease. When toxic proteins build up in the brain, the immune system’s response may unintentionally contribute to the beginning of cognitive […]
The Nutritious Protein That Has More Potassium Than A Banana – Health Digest
Behold the mighty salmon. In a 100-gram serving of cooked wild Atlantic salmon, you’ll get an impressive 628 milligrams of potassium (via USDA). Remember, in the same 100-gram serving of raw banana, you’ll find only 358 milligrams of potassium. However, a similar 101-gram serving of raw banana is only the equivalent of a small-sized banana […]
What Happens To Your Body When You Drink A Smoothie Every Day – Health Digest
Aside from treating your taste buds, indulging in a daily smoothie can also give a radiant boost to your skin. Packed with antioxidant compounds like vitamin C, vitamin E, carotenoids, polyphenols, and phenolic acids, fruits and vegetables (the key ingredients in your smoothies) act as skin superheroes. This is because, per a review published in […]
Where You Live Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Hair – Health Digest
According to research released in 2019, there might be a link between hair loss and air pollution, more specifically, dust and diesel particulate matter (PM). After exposing human follicle dermal papilla cells (HFDPCs) to these air pollutants, the study’s authors assessed protein levels in hair follicles responsible for hair growth (β-catenin). As lead author Hyuk Chul Kwon […]
The Popular Carbohydrate That Has More Potassium Than A Banana – Health Digest
Potatoes are also packed with the antioxidant vitamin C. UC Davis Health says the darker the potato’s skin color, the more antioxidants it contains. Potatoes also have phenols, carotenoids, flavonoids, and anthocyanins to fight off free radicals and inflammation (per the University of Maine). Be sure to eat the skin of the potato, because that’s […]
You’re Not The Same After The Pandemic – Health Digest
The COVID pandemic left a lot of us feeling isolated, alone, and unsure of where to turn for help. And, unlike Will Smith in “I Am Legend,” we weren’t just hanging out with our dogs and memorizing dialogue from “Shrek.” The World Health Organization reports that the pandemic made people feel disconnected from their communities […]