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We Tried TikTok’s Easy Ear Trick To Fall Asleep Fast. Here’s What Happened – Health Digest
In the video, Dr. Hanson explains that by applying pressure to the animian region, it helps put our nervous system at ease so we can drift off to sleep more quickly. For my experiment, however, I didn’t want to rely solely on perceived feelings of relaxation to draw my conclusions. Rather, I wanted to crunch […]
When You Stop Exercising, This Is What Happens To Your Sex Life – Health Digest
How you feel mentally and emotionally can have a significant impact on how you feel in the bedroom. Exercise releases feel-good hormones called endorphins, which are natural painkillers and mood boosters. Regular exercise also has an effect on your stress levels by reducing the hormones adrenaline and cortisol. So it is no wonder that when you stop […]
When You Stop Having Sex, This Is What Happens To Your Memory – Health Digest
In a 2013 rat study published in the scientific journal Hippocampus, researchers found that sexual activity boosted neuron generation in areas of the brain associated with memory and cognition. This was true whether the animals underwent sexual exposure once or multiple times. In the long run, continuous sexual exposure was found to enhance cognition. When […]
What Happens To Your Early Death Risk After A Heart Disease Diagnosis – Health Digest
The increased risk of early death after a heart disease diagnosis is a multifaceted issue. In 2021, the American Heart Association (AHA) released research findings from a study published in the scientific journal Circulation that highlighted how adults who live in what the researchers termed “socially vulnerable” regions of the U.S. were more susceptible to […]
Do This With Your Feet To Reduce Those Annoying Middle-Of-The-Night Bathroom Breaks – Health Digest
Peopleimages/Getty Images Sometimes, a pesky middle-of-the-night bathroom trip can be easily explained. Maybe you drank a good bit of water or enjoyed a salty snack shortly before bedtime, both of which can have you running for the toilet. Other times, the cause of a midnight bathroom break isn’t so obvious. In these instances, you may […]
Every 8 Years, This Is What Happens To Your Risk Of Death – Health Digest
However, this equation was conceived before the 1950s. These days, there isn’t such a sharp curve in your risk of mortality every year because life expectancies have increased. In Sweden, 50-year-olds born in 1970 had an 11-fold lower death rate than those born in 1800, according to Our World in Data. When you’re born, those […]
Our Doctor Explains Why This Common Medication Can Raise Your Potassium To Dangerous Levels – Health Digest
According to Dr. Scott Noorda, your heart health is what’s mostly impacted when you have too much potassium. Potassium — by influencing the electrical signals of the myocardium – keeps your heart beating at the right rhythm. “Having high potassium can drop the heart’s rhythm, potentially leading to irregular heartbeats or arrhythmias. In severe cases, it […]
Sleep Mistakes That Can Increase Your Risk Of Cancer – Health Digest
All of us have an internal body clock called the circadian rhythm, or circadian cycle. It’s a 24-hour clock that regulates when we feel sleepy, hungry, and alert. The circadian rhythm also has a role to play in our mood and mental health, metabolism, and regulation of blood sugar and cholesterol. This internal clock is driven by light — […]
We Tried This Steamy Shower Trick To Soothe A Sore Throat And Here’s What Happened – Health Digest
YouTube is full of ideas on how to make your steam showers more exquisite like adding eucalyptus oil to the walls of the shower cubicle and even investing in a brand-new steam shower kit. But I chose to do it the old-fashioned way — draw the shower curtains tight around the tub, seal up the added space […]
The Jardiance Commercial Explained: Drug Uses, Side Effects, And More – Health Digest
If you have type 2 diabetes, you can choose a similar SGLT2 inhibitor to Jardiance, such as Invokana (canagliflozin). Because both drugs stop a protein that reabsorbs glucose into your kidneys, you’ll experience similar dehydrating side effects with Invokana. You’re also still at risk for ketoacidosis and low blood sugar if you choose Invokana. Invokana […]