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The Tell-Tale Signs Of Brain Death – Health Digest
Brain death differs from a coma. A person who is brain-dead is considered dead, while a person in a coma is not. Although a comatose person is unconscious, the brain is still working and they are therefore not considered dead (per Better Health Channel). Oppositely, an individual who is brain dead may still be breathing, have a […]
Being In Love Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Heart Health – Health Digest
In 2017, the American Heart Association ran a study tracking the progression of heart disease amongst married and unmarried individuals. The study found that single, unmarried individuals were significantly more likely to suffer heart attacks or death from cardiovascular illnesses. A purported theory for this phenomenon lies in the connection between heart disease and stress. […]
Does Hair Keep Growing Even After Death? – Health Digest
According to a team of medical professionals (via a 2007 study article published in the BMJ), the short answer is that no, human hair does not continue to grow after one’s death. The growth of one’s hair and nails requires a hormonal regulation sequence that does not, and cannot, occur after death. Underneath hair follicles lies […]
Can The Way You Sleep Change Your Personality? What We Know – Health Digest
To adequately differentiate between genetic and environmental factors’ impact on sleep, the study amalgamated a large sample of twins to act as participants. Given that twins share the same genotype, or genetics, utilizing twins in the study was crucial to highlight and substantiate the differences between genetically-induced outcomes and environmentally-induced ones. The study first assessed […]
New Study Shows A Common Medication Could Reduce Breast Cancer Mortality Rates – Health Digest
A 2023 study in JAMA Network Open followed more than 13,000 women with invasive breast cancer. Women who started taking prescription statins to lower cholesterol after their initial breast cancer diagnosis had a lower likelihood of dying from their cancer. The reduction in risk was more notable when their cholesterol levels also went down, and […]
Relieve A Stomach Ache With This Strange ‘Taco Breath’ Breathing Exercise – Health Digest
Sitali Pranayama, also known as the taco tongue breath or simply the cooling breath, helps cool down your mind and body, according to yoga practitioners. Your nervous system is what this breathing technique targets, and it’s great for soothing an angry or agitated mind, too. While there is more to uncover about the brain-gut link, there is […]
What It Means When Your Nose Burns – Health Digest
Frostbite is a painful condition that affects your body’s extremities when exposed to extreme cold. NHS states that it can happen at any temperature below 31 degrees Fahrenheit. While frostbite can occur anywhere, it’s most common on the nose, lips, feet, hands, and ears. The symptoms of frostbite to look for include burning, skin that’s […]
How Many Calories Do You Burn When You Fart? – Health Digest
As for really loud toots, the same answer applies, per medical director of the weight management and bariatric surgery program at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, Dr. Matthew R. Pittman (via Women’s Health). “Even if you experienced the most violent, explosive fart you can imagine, it would be pretty difficult to burn calories during it,” explained the doctor. But […]
Getting Vaccinated Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Brain – Health Digest
The immune system, usually known for protecting our body from external threats, plays a vital role in maintaining brain health. The immune system may cause problems in brain cells that can lead to Alzheimer’s disease. When toxic proteins build up in the brain, the immune system’s response may unintentionally contribute to the beginning of cognitive […]
Where You Live Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Hair – Health Digest
According to research released in 2019, there might be a link between hair loss and air pollution, more specifically, dust and diesel particulate matter (PM). After exposing human follicle dermal papilla cells (HFDPCs) to these air pollutants, the study’s authors assessed protein levels in hair follicles responsible for hair growth (β-catenin). As lead author Hyuk Chul Kwon […]