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Men Over 50 Are At Higher Risk Of This Dangerous Viagra Side Effect – Health Digest
Dny59/Getty Images Viagra (sildenafil) was discovered somewhat by accident in the late 1980s when researchers were looking for a way to treat angina. The drug did well in opening up blood vessels, but one of the side effects was that men would get erections. The researchers then directed […]
How Much Sleep You Need When You’re 50 Or Older For Healthy Aging – Health Digest
Krakenimages.com/Shutterstock During the decades when you worked, your sleep patterns were probably consistent, aside from occasional sleepless nights when the children were sick. If you’re over 50, you might notice you’re going to bed a little earlier than when you were in your 20s or 30s. You don’t quite […]
The Speculum-Free Pap Smear Alternative We Can’t Stop Thinking About – Health Digest
Drazen Zigic/Getty Images A Pap smear is an important part of healthcare for women. During this procedure, a woman will lie on her back on an examination table with her legs spread and her feet in stirrups. A gynecologist will then insert a device called a speculum in […]
The Low-Calorie Snack That Can Fill You Up And Reduce Your Risk Of Prostate Cancer – Health Digest
Andreypopov/Getty Images Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the prostate gland. According to the Mayo Clinic, this small, walnut-shaped gland creates seminal fluid to protect sperm and aid in their transport. It’s not known what causes prostate cancer, but being older, being Black, having […]
What You Should Know About Taking Cholesterol Medication If You’re Over 50 – Health Digest
Lifestyle changes can be a good alternative to cholesterol medication for many. You’ll want to eat a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and healthy fats and low in sugar and refined carbohydrates, according to Noorda. “Reducing intake of sugary foods, white bread, and processed snacks can have a positive impact on cholesterol levels.” Adding probiotic-rich […]
What Happens To Your Body When You See Something Cute – Health Digest
Video1/Getty Images Cute puppies. Cute babies. Cute kittens. If you love videos featuring cute subjects, your social media feed will give you more cute indulgences. The word “cute” stems from the word “acute,” but it evolved to refer to a woman’s physical attractiveness (per the Online Etymology Dictionary). […]
Why Trampolines Are Every Doctor’s Nightmare – Health Digest
Karl Weatherly/Getty Images When 36-year-old nurse Jodie Wright jumped into a foam pit at a Flip Out trampoline park in England, she screamed in pain. She injured her leg to the point that she needed screws in her leg, and she told WalesOnline that she might need additional […]
Does Pickle Brine Cure Your Nagging Stomach Pains? We Have The Answer – Health Digest
Sergey Ryzhov/Shutterstock When your stomach starts to cramp or you feel queasy, you might want to head straight to your fridge. After all, that’s where the pickle brine is likely to be. Pickle brine is the liquid that surrounds pickles. But for many people, it’s not just a tangy, […]
Why Drinking Baking Soda Water Could Be Beneficial If You Have This Medical Condition – Health Digest
Marcus Chung /Getty Images Baking soda is a deceptively simple product that has a long list of uses outside the culinary world. In fact, baking soda has been heralded as a way to absorb and neutralize unwelcome bathroom odors, ward off plant-eating garden insects, and make your white […]
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Believe Baking Soda Can Help Prevent Cancer – Health Digest
Helin Loik-tomson/Getty Images A box of baking soda is probably a common staple in your house. A dash of baking soda provides some of the fluff to your baking recipes, and an opened box of baking soda keeps out some of the stink in your refrigerator. In addition, baking […]