Health
The Unfortunate Health Drawbacks Of Being Blond – Health Digest
According to Unilever senior scientist Diane Minar, your hair color has a connection to how many strands you have on your head at any given time (via SELF). Although those with blond hair have a higher concentration of hair — 450,000 strands on average — when compared with their darker-haired counterparts with an average of 60,000 strands, they also […]
What Your Pee Can Predict About Your Heart Health – Health Digest
The main job of the kidneys is to remove waste and excess water from your blood. Your heart supplies the kidneys with blood to do this job. When the heart can’t supply the kidneys with enough blood, you might notice fluid building up in your hands, feet, and ankles. When you’re lying in bed at […]
We Tried ‘The 5 AM Club’ Morning Routine For A Week. Here’s How It Went. – Health Digest
Taking in information on the two courses I’m currently following was far easier (and much more pleasant) at the crack of dawn. My mind wasn’t distracted, the quiet certainly helped, and I came away feeling like I’d learned a lot within just 20 minutes. Perhaps this is why people who study in the morning allude that […]
The Caffeinated Beverage That Increases Your Risk Of Blood Clots – Health Digest
America loves caffeine; just a quick glance at any Starbucks’ drive-thru line can tell you that. Yet some people prefer to get their caffeine fix from alternate sources, like energy drinks. According to a 2023 Statista survey of over 10,000 participants, 33% of people ages 18 through 29 reported consuming energy drinks on a regular […]
Can Supplements Help Shrink Your Prostate? Here’s What We Know – Health Digest
Saw palmetto has been used to treat various conditions associated with the urinary tract and the prostate. A 2015 article in the Pharmacy and Pharmacology International Journal said that the many clinical trials on the efficacy of saw palmetto have been mixed, and researchers aren’t sure why saw palmetto might work in those diagnosed with an […]
Sleeping Naked Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Sexual Health – Health Digest
Vaginal yeast infections, also known as vaginal candidiasis, are quite common, affecting up to 3 out of 4 women at some point in their life (per Mayo Clinic). They can be particularly irritating because they manifest as itching in the vaginal area, a burning sensation during sex or while peeing, vaginal discharge, soreness, and swelling of […]
We Tried The Naked Sleeping Hack To Fall Asleep In Record Time. Here’s How It Went – Health Digest
Some experts are of the opinion that being bare-skinned helps your body cool down and work in conjunction with your circadian clock to induce sleep. A 2012 study published in the Journal of Physiological Anthropology looked at how thermal environment could influence sleep and found that cold exposure was linked with positive benefits in semi-nude subjects. In […]
High Cholesterol Has An Unexpected Effect On A Man’s Sex Life – Health Digest
All the cholesterol in your body is not bad. In fact, cholesterol serves the important function of helping your body produce cell membranes, vitamin D, and sex hormones like testosterone and estrogen. Having healthy cholesterol levels means having higher levels of what is known as “good” or high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and lower levels of “bad” or low-density lipoprotein […]
This Unexpected Ingredient Can Make You Poop Instantly – Health Digest
Agave syrup contains a high concentration of fructose, and fructose is a common irritant for people who are on a low FODMAP diet. FODMAP stands for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols, the chemical names of five naturally occurring sugars that aren’t easily absorbed by your system. For people with digestive conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), there’s […]
What Happens To Your Sleep When You Stop Drinking Coffee – Health Digest
The more coffee you drink, the harder this transition may be. According to a 2023 survey issued by Statista, nearly 80% of daily coffee-drinkers reported consuming two or more cups of coffee while at home during the work week. For people with a higher coffee intake, abruptly cutting themselves off can lead to disruptions in […]