September 2024
What Happens To Your Brain When You Take Too Much Viagra – Health Digest
Pixelseffect/Getty Images Viagra (sildenafil) treats erectile dysfunction (ED) by relaxing the walls of your blood vessels to improve blood flow. It was originally designed to treat high blood pressure, but researchers noticed that erections were a side effect (read how high blood pressure and ED are linked). Because […]
The 7 Warning Signs Of Bone Cancer You Shouldn’t Ignore – Health Digest
Momo Productions/Getty Images Although it is rare, bone cancer is a serious health concern that affects thousands of people annually. In 2024 alone, there were 3,970 new diagnoses among both adults and children in the United States (per American Cancer Society). Primary forms of this disease that originate in […]
Why You Shouldn’t Take Ibuprofen To Treat Stomach Pain (And What To Take Instead) – Health Digest
Xavier Lorenzo/Getty Images Ibuprofen treats many of your common pains, from a headache to sore feet. You can even reach for ibuprofen if you have a fever. It might make sense to take ibuprofen if you have stomach pain as well. However, ibuprofen isn’t the best medication to treat […]
Is Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Good For You? (Hint: There’s One Kind You Should Avoid) – Health Digest
Africa Studio/Shutterstock Dietitians and other health practitioners will tell you how important fruits are for your diet. Most fruits and vegetables are great sources of fiber and provide vitamin C and other nutrients to maintain your health. Juices somewhat fit into this category, even though they don’t have […]
When You Stop Having Sex, Your Risk Of These Medical Conditions Increases – Health Digest
Harbucks/Getty Images Sex is an integral part of life. As one of the pillars of overall health (which also includes your physical, mental, and spiritual health), it plays a huge role in your personal growth and development (per Mayo Clinic). On the same note, by allowing for social and […]
A Harvard Student Ate 24 Eggs Every Day For 1 Month And Here’s What Happened – Health Digest
If there’s one thing to know about Ivy League students in Massachusetts, it’s that they’re big fans of doing things that other people never consider. For example, there was the MIT Blackjack Team that, in the 1990s, hit up casinos to count cards and made a small fortune. Then there […]
What Happens To Your Cholesterol When You Follow The Atkins Diet – Health Digest
Giuseppe Lombardo/Getty Images Have you been hunting for a diet that is easy to understand and follow, has been around for a while, and could help you control your cholesterol? You’ll probably come across the Atkins diet in your search. Research suggests that it might be beneficial, but […]
Healthy Habits That Can Help Lower Your High Cholesterol In 30 Days – Health Digest
Alfonso Soler/Shutterstock High cholesterol is a common health concern that affects some 71 million people in the United States. This fatty substance is vital to healthy cell and hormone production, so everyone needs at least some. However, there are two different types of cholesterol: low-density lipoprotein (LDL), often […]
The Easily Missed Parkinson’s Sign Ryan Reynolds Wished He Noticed In His Dad – Health Digest
Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images Ryan Reynolds learned of his father Jim’s Parkinson’s diagnosis when the actor was 22 years old. At the time, his parents didn’t mention much about the disease, and Reynolds himself didn’t understand the symptoms of Parkinson’s that would later arise. This strained his relationship with […]
Cucumbers Aren’t High Fiber But They Have A Positive Effect On Your Blood Pressure – Health Digest
Prostock-studio/Shutterstock If you’re trying to reduce your blood pressure, you might start by eating more fibrous foods. After all, fiber has been shown to help lower blood pressure, as noted in a 2023 review in Cureus. According to the authors, people around the world who upped their fiber consumption by and […]