21 Nov, 2024
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Completing This Unexpected Activity Helps You Live Longer – Health Digest

According to a 2015 study published in PLOS ONE, the magnitude of death because of low education is similar to that of death attributable to people who are current rather than former smokers. Cardiovascular disease was one of the main causes of death among the participants born in 1925, 1935, and 1945. Data from more […]

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Salty Snacks That Are Actually Good For You, According To Joy Bauer – Health Digest

With Joy Bauer’s sesame-garlic edamame, you’re getting 200 milligrams of sodium per three servings. For the recipe, you’ll need 10 ounces of frozen or fresh edamame in the shell, 2 teaspoons of toasted sesame oil, 2 cloves garlic (minced), ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, and red pepper flakes to taste. You steam the protein and fiber-rich edamame first. Whisk together […]

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The Bicep Curl Mistake Dr. Ian Smith Avoids At All Costs – Health Digest

“Tuck your elbows to your side, make your trunk (torso) nice and stationary, bend your knees, and [go] nice and easy,” says Dr. Ian Smith, author of “The Met Flex Diet: Burn Better Fuel, Burn More Fat.”  Focusing on the correct posture helps you isolate the muscles you want and get the contraction you want, added […]

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Our Gastroenterologists Share The Best 3 Foods To Reach For To Poop Instantly – Health Digest

In our exclusive interview, Dr. Irteza Inayat, a gastroenterologist and Digestive Health Institute Medical Director at AdventHealth Central Florida Division, reinforced much of Dr. Huang’s advice. “Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is key for prompt bowel movements due to their high fiber content,” Dr. Inayat told us. Offering his own specific food […]

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Avoid Eating Too Much Ginger If You Have These Medical Conditions – Health Digest

People with bleeding disorders have few or abnormal platelets in their blood to form clots. This can present problems when you have a cut or get dental work because you’ll continue to bleed. Because the bioactive compounds in ginger relax blood vessels and reduce the formation of blood clots (per a 2012 study in Molecules), […]