April 2025
Donald Trump Could Lower His High Risk Of Stomach Troubles With This Diet Change – Health Digest
Pool/Getty Images President Donald Trump’s most recent medical report shows that he is in relatively good health for a 78-year-old. His blood pressure and cholesterol levels are under control, which helps protect his heart. Aside from allergies and some skin conditions, his overall health may be partly […]
The Leading Cause Of Death In New York Won’t Surprise You – Health Digest
Yasser Chalid/Getty Images With the constant stream of drug advertisements, it can be easy to overestimate how common certain health conditions are. Public awareness campaigns for breast, prostate, colon, and skin cancer often emphasize the importance of regular screenings, while ads promoting blood glucose monitors may make […]
The Type Of Magnesium That Could Protect Your Brain And Prevent Parkinson’s Disease – Health Digest
Kmpzzz/Shutterstock You’ve heard of magnesium. It’s that mineral that you know you probably need a little more of, but you can’t seem to eat enough nuts and seeds to get your 300 or 400 recommended milligrams a day, depending on whether you’re female or male. If you’re […]
The Pope’s Cause Of Death Explained – Health Digest
Ricardo Perna/Shutterstock Pope Francis, the first pope to be elected from the Americas, died on April 21, not long after he was hospitalized with pneumonia and a severe lung infection. Francis, whose birth name was Jorge Mario Bergoglio, was 88. Older adults are more vulnerable to respiratory […]
A Bean That Can Lower Cholesterol And Blood Sugar Can Also Help Strengthen Your Bones – Health Digest
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock As you might have guessed, the small, white, mild-flavored legumes known as navy beans got their name because of their use in the early 1900s by the U.S. Navy. Dried navy beans are inexpensive, have a long shelf life, and are chock-full of […]
Where Is Kobee’s Lip Balm From Shark Tank Season 16 Today? – Health Digest
David Espejo/Getty Images The skin on your lips is super sensitive and prone to drying out. In fact, a Carma Laboratories survey from 2015 found that approximately one-fifth of people deal with chapped lips (via Drug Store News). But choosing a decent lip restoration product can be […]
An Underrated Grain High In Calcium And Protein Can Also Also Lower Cholesterol – Health Digest
Bernardbodo/Getty Images Getting bored with your usual rice and pasta meals? Maybe it’s time to switch to a carb with cardioprotective traits that’s packed with protein and calcium. Amaranth is considered an ancient grain, since it was cultivated millennia ago. Interestingly, this relatively lesser-known grain is a […]
Celebrities Who Died From Cancer Before Turning 50 – Health Digest
Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images Cancer is a common disease affecting about 33% of the American population. It happens when the normal cell cycle (in which cells in your body grow, divide, and die when they get old) becomes faulty in a specific part of your body, leading to […]
The Two-Ounce Snack That Can Help Lower Cholesterol And Prevent Heart Disease – Health Digest
Iryna Inshyna/Shutterstock Grabbing a quick snack — like a handful of nuts — can help you deal with sudden hunger pangs in a pinch. Brazil nuts, chestnuts, walnuts, and pistachios are some examples of nuts you should eat more because of the health benefits they offer. A less popular (but […]
A Popular Diet You Thought Was Healthy Could Increase Your Risk Of Colon Cancer – Health Digest
D3sign/Getty Images More than 107,000 people are expected to be diagnosed with colon cancer this year, along with an additional 46,000 cases of rectal cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. Some risk factors for colorectal cancer are beyond your control, like inherited gene mutations, a history […]