08 Sep, 2024
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TV Producer Norman Lear’s Cause Of Death Explained – Health Digest

Congestive heart failure, which is the leading cause of hospitalizations in those over 65 in the U.S., is a long-term condition characterized by your heart not being able to pump blood to the rest of your body like it’s supposed to (via Cleveland Clinic). Because of this glitch in your heart’s capacity, blood starts to […]

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When You Cram Your Daily Protein Intake Into One Meal, This Is What Happens – Health Digest

Your body needs certain nutrients to meet the demands of the moment. You don’t need a heavy meal if you’ve been sitting around all day using very little energy, but you probably need a good amount of protein if you’re recovering from a hard workout. While carbohydrates can be stored as glucose for energy or […]

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Can This Simple Arm Exercise Reverse Aging? Here’s What We Know – Health Digest

Declining muscle strength, reduced flexibility, and age-related atrophy are all realities of an aging body. But exercises that target upper body strength and mobility can help in all of these areas, per Intergrated Rehabilitation Services.  When you exercise using monkey bars, in particular, you’re also improving posture, grip strength, and core strength, all of which can […]

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The Polarizing Protein That Can Lower High Cholesterol – Health Digest

Soy proteins and peptides boost the activity of LDL receptors that control cholesterol levels in your cells, according to a 2021 article in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Certain soy protein peptides also reduce cholesterol production and help cells take in HDL cholesterol. These peptides also bind with bile acids in the liver to […]