What Happens If You Eat Lead-Contaminated Cinnamon – Health Digest
Anjelika Gretskaia/Getty Images Cinnamon provides a warming taste and smell to your favorite baked goods and lattes, but check the label of the cinnamon in your pantry. According to Consumer Reports, some brands have more lead in a quarter teaspoon of cinnamon than anyone should have in a […]
9 Tips To Increase Your Libido And Improve Your Sex Life After 50 – Health Digest
Roger Wright/Getty Images Some might believe that, as a person’s age goes up, their desire for sex tends to trend in the opposite direction. However, that doesn’t necessarily have to be the case. According to the American Association of Retired Persons, more than 70% of people between the […]
When You Take Ibuprofen After Drinking Alcohol, This Is What Happens – Health Digest
Fizkes/Shutterstock A glass of wine or pint of beer can relax you after a hard week of work, but that one drink can easily slip into several drinks. Maybe the headache starts before you go to bed, so to ward off a deathly hangover the next day, you […]
The Best Way To Eat Sweet Potatoes To Reduce Your Kidney Stone Risk – Health Digest
Susumu Yoshioka/Getty Images If you’re looking to eat more healthily, add sweet potatoes to your diet. A common favorite among bodybuilders, sweet potatoes are loaded with twice your daily recommended vitamin A, mainly in the form of the powerful antioxidant beta carotene. People with high blood pressure might like sweet […]
The Underrated Fruit That Can Reduce Your Risk Of Painful Kidney Stones – Health Digest
Rosshelen/Getty Images Kidney stones are hardly a walk in the park. Not only can they cause intense and acute pain, but they have a habit of recurring in many people. Yet it may be possible for you to reduce your risk of having a first (or next) kidney […]
Here Are The 3 Worst Eating Habits For Your Metabolism – Health Digest
Hananeko Studio/Shutterstock Having a fast metabolism allows your body to process the calories you consume as rapidly as possible. But what happens when your metabolism turns sluggish? In that case, you may start to gain weight, and you’ll probably want to know how to improve your situation (and your metabolism) […]
7 Unexpected Risks Of Eating Avocado (Especially If You Have These Medical Conditions) – Health Digest
Eternity In An Instant/Getty Images Avocado is easily one of the most popular fruits out there. So much more than just a nutritional powerhouse, it’s incredibly versatile. It’s enjoyed on its own, sprinkled with salt and pepper, chopped into salads, and, of course, whipped into guacamole. It doesn’t […]
Why TikTok’s Rubber Band Hack To Depuff Your Face Is Too Good To Be True – Health Digest
BongkarnGraphic/Shutterstock Strange TikTok hacks are nothing new. Yet one that’s been getting a lot of press is truly head-scratching — and ear scrunching: When you have facial swelling, you can reduce puffiness quickly by loosely wrapping rubber bands around your ears. Have trouble picturing how this works? If you head to […]
Is Trader Joe’s Banana And Almond Butter Protein Smoothie Healthy? – Health Digest
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Mike Kemp/Getty Images Smoothies pack a ton of nutrition into a delicious and quick meal. You tend to get a good dose of vitamin C from fruit, and some smoothies have added protein from yogurt or protein powder. […]
Can A ‘Fart Walk’ Help With Healthy Aging? – Health Digest
Ariel Skelley/Getty Images Walking is one of the simplest ways for you to get your recommended 150 minutes of exercise each week to keep your heart healthy and bones strong. Taking a 30-minute walk every day is especially important as you age to lower your risk of chronic […]