August 2024
Eating Apricots Has A Little-Known Effect On Your Cholesterol And Blood Pressure – Health Digest
Jelena Lalic/Getty Images Do you want to keep your cholesterol in check? Are you interested in more effectively managing your tendency toward developing hypertension? Think about putting apricots on your weekly shopping list. Available in a variety of forms from vine-ripened fruits to dried pieces, apricots are an […]
What Happens To Your Prostate When You Take Fish Oil Every Day – Health Digest
Pheelings Media/Shutterstock Many people endure the fishy burp often associated with taking fish oil every day to get the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids. Research shows that taking fish oil supplements can reduce inflammation in the muscles, heart, and brain, according to a 2019 article in Critical […]
We Tried Rucking For A Week To See If It Burns More Calories Than Walking. Here’s What We Found. – Health Digest
Beth Bradford My friend Jeff showed up to his job one day wearing a 35-pound backpack. Because he spends most of the day on his feet, I asked him why he needed the excess weight. “Rucking,” he said. “My buddy and I are doing a military-style race.” Puzzled, […]
How Long It Really Takes For Ibuprofen To Leave Your System – Health Digest
Asiavision/Getty Images “When will I feel better?” That’s probably the first question you’re asking after you take a dose of ibuprofen, arguably one of the most popular non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) around. And you’ll like the answer: According to Healthline, you could say goodbye to your aches, pain, or […]
A Low-Fat Diet Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Blood Pressure – Health Digest
Daniel De La Hoz/Getty Images Low-fat diets were all the rage in the ’70s and ’80s, with the idea that fat in your diet winds up as fat on your body. As a result, people loaded up on carbs such as pasta and potatoes, and the food industry […]
The Leading Cause Of Cancer Deaths May Surprise You – Health Digest
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock Many cancer advocacy groups host public awareness campaigns educating people about how to prevent different types of cancer. You’ll most likely recognize the pink ribbon that reminds you of the importance of breast cancer screenings. You’ll probably also think twice before heading out the door […]
Eating Sourdough Bread Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Belly Fat – Health Digest
Bymuratdeniz/Getty Images Trying to trim your midsection? You might assume that bread is off the menu. After all, bread (particularly white bread, arguably the least healthy bread) is often associated with weight gain due to its relatively high carbohydrate levels, starch content, and calories. However, not every type […]
Why You Should Avoid Taking Ibuprofen With This Common Antidepressant – Health Digest
Grace Cary/Getty Images Ibuprofen quickly goes to work in temporarily relieving pain from headaches, muscle strains, menstrual cramps, toothaches, and arthritis. You might not need to take it all the time, though, so you might forget to tell your doctor about your ibuprofen use at your annual exam. […]
The Healthy Bean That Can Lower Blood Pressure And Help You Sleep – Health Digest
Xixinxing/Getty Images Beans go with just about anything: a heart-healthy stew, a smoked barbecue platter, or as the perfect chip dip side. Black beans, in particular, are one healthy bean that may benefit you if you’re trying to lower your blood pressure, as well as those of us […]
‘Rucking’: What Is It And How Does It Transform Your Body? – Health Digest
Parfenish_579/Shutterstock You’ve seen the hashtag #goruck on TikTok. Or maybe you haven’t. CrossFitters will include rucking as part of their WOD (workout of the day) or an additional workout to keep them fit. GQ loves rucking so much that it named rucking the workout of 2024. Rucking comes […]