September 2024
What You Need To Know About Sloth Fever Virus – Health Digest
chaossart/Shutterstock Another virus has reached U.S. soil. This time it’s the Oropouche virus — also known as sloth fever because the virus was first found in 1955 in the blood of a sloth. According to Scientific American, Oropouche had infected people and animals primarily in the Amazon, but […]
Should You Avoid Eating Coconut Oil If You Have High Cholesterol? – Health Digest
Freshsplash/Getty Images Coconut oil is having a moment. It’s used as everything from a topical cream to fight eczema to a damaged hair repair product. But is it a good fat choice for people who want to lower their cholesterol? If you’re someone who struggles with too-high cholesterol […]
XEC: What You Should Know About COVID-19’s Most Recent Variant – Health Digest
Pormezz/Shutterstock As summer winds to an end, a new COVID-19 variant has emerged. The BBC says that Germany first noticed the XEC variant in June, but it’s been spreading in the United Kingdom, the United States, and other countries. Data integration specialist Mike Honey posted on X that he expects […]
Drinking Chicken Broth Every Day Has An Unexpected Effect On The Way We Age (But There’s A Trick) – Health Digest
Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock Chicken broth can be a simple meal to warm your bones on chilly days. Endurance athletes who compete for many grueling hours are given chicken broth to help replace some of the lost sodium through sweat. Chicken broth also makes a savory base for soups, stews, and […]
Does This Underrated Oil Lower High Cholesterol And Blood Pressure At The Same Time? Here’s What We Know – Health Digest
M-Production/Shutterstock Some people prefer to turn to homeopathic remedies first rather than rely upon pharmaceuticals to address their health concerns. However, natural products sometimes end up being more hype than help. That’s why it’s important to investigate such claims. In recent times, black seed oil has gained a […]
After You Turn 50, You’ll Need To Drink More Water. Here’s Why – Health Digest
Adamkaz/Getty Images These days you’ll find excessively large reusable water bottles — so big they have a handle on them. They often hold about half a gallon (or 64 ounces) to meet your daily hydration needs. Even though that eight-glass rule was a rough estimate for everyone, most […]
We Tried The RENPHO Smart Scale, And This Is What We Learned About Body Composition – Health Digest
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Beth Bradford Stepping on the scale at the doctor’s office almost always punctures my self-esteem, especially when my weight is calculated with my height to tell me that my body mass index (BMI) is considered “overweight.” Nothing like […]
What Happens To Your Cholesterol When You Follow The Carnivore Diet – Health Digest
antoniodiaz/Shutterstock Heard of the carnivore diet? It’s based on the practice of eating only animal-based foods. (Think red meat, eggs, cheese, and poultry.) However, it’s restrictive. And if you follow it to the letter, it could cause unintended changes in your cholesterol levels. Therefore, if you’re monitoring your cholesterol, […]
Warning Signs A Man’s Erectile Dysfunction Is Actually Prostate Cancer – Health Digest
R Photography Background/Shutterstock As the second most common cancer among men and the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men, prostate cancer is definitely something that everyone with a prostate over the age of 65 should be discussing with their doctor. Although prostate cancer is a relatively slow-growing cancer […]
What Is The Healthiest Cheese You Can Eat? It Depends – Health Digest
Hispanolistic/Getty Images Do you feel overwhelmed every time you find yourself trying to pick from all the cheeses in the supermarket? There are dozens of cheeses to choose from, and it can be hard to know which is the healthiest. From creamy cheese varieties to hard and aged […]