20 Nov, 2024
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Can Cashews Help You Lose Weight? The Answer Isn’t What You’d Expect – Health Digest

According to United States Department of Agriculture researcher David Baer, who co-authored 2019 study, the difference in calories could be attributed to the fact that not all of the calories in cashews are digested by the human body — especially those in the cell walls of the nuts. “Until we break open that cell wall, the […]

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Men And Women Over 50 Should Avoid Eating This Popular Dinner Food – Health Digest

According to a 2019 article in Public Health Nutrition, you can see if a food is ultra-processed by checking the list of ingredients. Processed ingredients are those you typically won’t find in your kitchen, including mechanically separated meats, hydrogenated oils, and additives to improve their shelf life. This includes pre-packaged pasta and pizza. A double pepperoni […]

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How to look after your Bone & Muscle Health during Menopause

1 in 2 women over the age of 50 are said to be suffering from osteoporosis. Nutritionist Natalie Rouse reveals her 4 essential tips on maintaining bone and muscle health during menopause Many women experience bone and muscle weakness during menopause, with a significant number reporting these issues as primary health concerns. Indeed, according to […]

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Turns Out Men Can Get Prostate Stones. But Are They Painful? – Health Digest

Prostate stones are generally not painful; in fact, they’re usually left undetected unless identified with medical imaging technology during examination for an enlarged prostate, otherwise known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (via The World Journal of Men’s Health). Despite the majority of cases being asymptomatic, some case studies have reported patient symptoms in association with prostate […]