March 1, 2024
Health Conditions That Might Benefit From A High-Protein Diet – Health Digest
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder or ADHD is a mental health condition that affects both children and adults. Hyperactive and impulsive behavior; not being able to focus on one thing for too long; and poor relational, work, and school dynamics tend to go hand-in-hand with the disorder. Although treatment for the condition requires therapy and medication typically, experts […]
Avoid Eating Onions If You Have This Medical Condition – Health Digest
The reason onions can make matters worse for IBD patients is that they’re considered a high-FODMAP (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols) food. FODMAPs are sugars that can prompt unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms like bloating, gas, or stomach pain, registered dietitian Anne-Marie Stelluti explains (via Crohn’s & Colitis Australia). Additionally, if you’re experiencing diarrhea as a […]
Here’s How Long You’re Contagious After Getting Norovirus – Health Digest
There is also no specific treatment for norovirus, except managing symptoms as you would with the flu. Once you have the virus, dehydration becomes a serious concern, so replenishing with electrolytes and fluids is key. It is also important to watch out for severe dehydration symptoms like fatigue, dry mouth and throat, decreased urine output, listlessness, […]
Eating Butter Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Risk Of Cancer – Health Digest
It’s important to get plenty of beta-carotene from our diet, but supplements are another story. Experts at Mount Sinai report how some research has shown that beta-carotene supplements may oppositely increase one’s risk for cancer, particularly lung cancer in people who smoke. One possible explanation for this connection is that dietary sources of beta-carotene tend […]
These Muscles Burn The Most Amount Of Calories – Health Digest
Your hamstrings are the antagonist muscles to your quads, and they work with your gluteal muscles to extend your hip. Strong hamstrings not only burn more calories, but they also help stabilize your knee by protecting your anterior cruciate ligament. To strengthen your hamstrings, you can turn to a weightlifter’s favorite, the Romanian deadlift (RDL). […]