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When You Take 800 Mg Of Ibuprofen, This Is What Happens – Health Digest
fizkes/Shutterstock Many people reach for the bottle of ibuprofen when a headache, joint pain, or fever hits. Ibuprofen, the active ingredient in brands like Advil or Motrin, works by blocking the enzyme that’s needed to produce substances that trigger pain, fever and inflammation. An over-the-counter ibuprofen tablet or capsule has […]
When You Have Sex While You’re Constipated, This Is What Happens – Health Digest
Erdark/Getty Images Feeling bloated and backed up may not exactly put us in the mood, but if you were hoping that a little action might offer some relief, we’re sorry to say that having sex when you’re constipated may potentially make things worse. Women and young adults tend […]
The 2 Habits You Should Change After Turning 50 To Prevent Weight Gain – Health Digest
People who ordinarily eat healthy could also see a few extra pounds after turning 50 due to the shift in hormones and metabolism. If you normally eat 2,200 calories a day in your 40s, you’ll need to cut at least 200 calories a day from that total in your 50s. That might require taking a […]
Avoid Eating Low-Fat Ice Cream If You Have This Medical Condition – Health Digest
Reduced-fat, no added sugar ice cream such as Kemp’s is made from milk fat, nonfat milk, and whey protein concentrate to provide 4 grams of saturated fat in a ⅔ cup (88 grams) serving. Although you won’t see added sugar in this ice cream, you’ll find it sweetened by sorbitol, which is a sugar alcohol. […]
The 3 Best Proteins You Can Eat To Lower High Cholesterol – Health Digest
Although adding chickpeas, walnuts, and oats to your weekly meals is a good first step toward controlling cholesterol, you can do more. For example, Lydon suggests increasing your soluble fiber intake with some of your favorite types of grains, nuts, and produce. “Many people fall short of the recommended daily amount of fiber intake, which […]
What Happens When Men Masturbate Before Having Sex (And Why It Could Be Beneficial) – Health Digest
This is the physiological side of things. A man’s refractory period, put quite simply, is the time between when he last orgasmed and when he’s able to orgasm again — in other words, a time of sexual recharging. According to experts, men need time to recover after an orgasm because their bodies have an increased […]
The Hidden Cancer Symptom Men Shouldn’t Ignore – Health Digest
Men between the ages of 15 and 45 are the most at risk of developing testicular cancer. Having an undescended testicle, a family history of the disease, or infertility, and being a non-Hispanic white male are other risk factors. Apart from changes in the size and feel of your testicles and a feeling of heaviness in your scrotum, […]
Little-Known Tips For Building Muscle After Turning 50 – Health Digest
Many fitness fans who want to look as good as they feel may cringe at this advice: Add easy days. Rather than going all-out with HIIT (high intensity anaerobic training) workouts or powerlifting every day, research shows that incorporating steady state cardio aids in weight loss and builds endurance (via CDC). Aerobic cardio exercise also increases blood […]
The Number One Thing You Can Do To Prevent Kidney Stones – Health Digest
Guzzling a ton of water all at once probably isn’t the best strategy to stay hydrated. The American Physiological Society says your body will see this as overhydrating and you’ll find yourself running to the bathroom. Instead, it’s best to sip a little bit of water at a time throughout the day and drink while you’re […]
Tricks To Fall Asleep Faster When Insomnia Hits You Hard After 50 – Health Digest
As you get older, you might laugh as you remember the many nights you stayed up well after midnight. You realize that those days are behind you, and you go to bed much earlier, sometimes 8 p.m. That also might mean shifting your evening meals earlier. A heavy meal before bed runs the risk of […]