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This Common Sleep Disorder Can Increase Your Risk Of Cardiovascular Death – Health Digest
A 2017 study in Neurology followed 57,000 women to see if RLS led to a higher risk of death. Even though women with RLS didn’t have a higher risk of death from any cause, they had a 43% higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease compared to those women without RLS. Meanwhile, no links between […]
Turns Out Winter Snow Can Actually Damage Your Eyes. What We Know – Health Digest
Have you noticed how when you walk out of your home on a cold winter day with snow all around you, the entire atmosphere around you just seems all that brighter? One reason for this is that the snow and ice around you are reflecting the sun’s rays. So UV rays are coming from above and […]
Is It Healthy To Smell Your Own Farts? Here’s What The Science Says – Health Digest
Although there is some contention on whether or not the science is referring to smelling hydrogen sulfide, the research itself looked at how that rotten egg-smelling gas can help protect diseased cells from deteriorating in animals. And it has to do with something called mitochondria, a part of cells responsible for energy production, per Healthline. Mitochondria […]
Why You Should Avoid TikTok’s ‘Budget Ozempic’ Hack At All Costs – Health Digest
In addition to the obvious fear that such hacks promote disordered eating habits, using laxatives for weight loss comes with both short-term and long-term risks, according to registered nutritionist Anna Mapson (via Healthline). Dehydration, stomach cramps, diarrhea, excessive gas, loss of electrolytes, and tiredness are some of the short-term effects of laxatives. Dizziness, headaches, and dry […]
Do This With Your Nose To Improve Memory – Health Digest
Michael Leon, who led a 2023 study on smell and memory published in Frontiers in Neuroscience, told USA Today that your sense of smell has a “direct superhighway into the memory centers of the brain and consequently has a far greater impact (on memory) than those other senses (sight and sound).” The small but interesting study involved 43 healthy female […]
What It Means When You Wake Up With Smelly Armpits – Health Digest
It’s not just an overheated bedroom, those weighted blankets, unbreathable mattresses, or long-sleeved pajamas that could be causing smelly armpits. Stress can be the culprit too, according to neurologist and sleep medicine expert at Houston Methodist, Dr. Aarthi Ram. Overthinking the day’s worries or getting anxious over a work deadline the next day can all be reasons […]
Turns Out We Have A Button To Stop Nagging Neck Pain. Here’s How To Find It – Health Digest
Prathanchorruangsak/Getty Images Sitting at a desk for a while can easily turn into a literal pain in the neck. It might not be noticeable while you’re in deep work mode, but you feel that stabbing pain when you sit back for a break. You move your head back and forth and wish a massage therapist […]
The Unexpected Effect Ibuprofen Has On Your Brain Health – Health Digest
Per 2008 research published in the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology — Neurology, the inflammation-reducing properties of ibuprofen were linked to reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists analyzed the NSAID use of 49,349 U.S. veterans aged 55 and older who developed this neurodegenerative disease and that of 196,850 veterans without it over a period of five years. […]
The Popular Spice That Can Fix Your Bad Breath Woes – Health Digest
Whether looking for fixes for bad breath other than mouthwash to turn to every morning or trying to combat halitosis (an oral health issue that causes bad breath), cinnamon could be an easy and efficient addition to your life. According to a study by the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry, cinnamon-flavored gum came out on […]
Do Your Sleep A Favor And Swap Your Bed For This Hanging Item – Health Digest
You’ve probably used a hammock once or twice when camping or reading in your yard. Hammocks are a common sleeping item around the globe, especially in areas like Asia and Latin America, per Seaside Hammocks. Research shows that the rocking motion of a hammock could play a role in reducing insomnia. Current Biology published research […]