08 Sep, 2024
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Aging Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Nose – Health Digest

When our hair is actively growing, it’s in what’s known as the anagen phase (via BBC Science Focus). That growth then comes to a stop in the catagen phase, and the hair remains at rest in what’s called the telogen phase until the cycle begins all over again. Testosterone is a major contributing factor in the […]

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Can V8 Juice Interact With Your Medications? – Health Digest

According to the FDA, the CYP3A4 enzyme in your small intestine typically breaks down your medication. Grapefruit juice prevents this enzyme from doing its job, so more of your medication gets into your blood at a given time and stays there. Seville oranges, tangelos, and pomelos could also block this enzyme. The study looked at […]

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Could Singing In The Shower Help You Lose Weight? Here’s What We Know – Health Digest

There’s something relaxing about a shower after a long day at work. Even if you are the type to think that mornings are the best time of day for you to shower, you’re probably starting your day off in a happy mood because of this.  And there’s a reason, according to consultant and psychological therapist Michael Padraig […]

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Your Taste Buds Change When You Stop Eating This Type Of Food – Health Digest

Adene Sanchez/Getty Images The conversation surrounding processed food is a big one, mainly because it seems hard to escape anything that’s processed. From deli meats and cheeses to canned goods, frozen meals, chips, cookies, and sweetened breakfast cereals, there’s a lot of them around, no matter where we go. It is also important to note that […]

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Marijuana Side Effects That Differ Between Men And Women – Health Digest

Marijuana usage isn’t the only area in which men and women may differ in terms of side effects experienced. Rather, there are also differences observed between the two groups in relation to stopping use of the drug. Men more often reported sleep-related withdrawal symptoms, specifically insomnia and vivid dreams, according to the 2016 study. Women […]