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When You Nap Every Day, Here’s What Happens To Your Brain – Health Digest
A 2023 study in Sleep Health analyzed the data of 35,080 people aged 40 to 69 from a U.K. Biobank study. Researchers found a link between frequent daytime napping and as much as 15.8 cm3 (cubic centimeters) increase in total brain volume. That’s 2.5 to 6.5 years of aging. The study didn’t examine cognitive performance, but it used a randomized […]
Why Uber’s Peanut Allergy Commercial Is Causing Serious Trouble – Health Digest
The ad also caught the attention of members of the non-profit group Food Allergy & Research Education (FARE). The leader of the organization, Dr. Sung Poblete, issued a public statement in response to the commercial, saying that the ad may potentially increase the risk of bullying. “These types of commercials and types of jokes allow […]
What You Really Need To Know About Lead In Your Stanley Cups – Health Digest
The risk of lead exposure would only occur if the circular seal on the bottom of the tumbler were to pop off, the company explained in the press release. However, this is considered a rare occurrence, they added. In this event, the consumer would be eligible for the company’s Lifetime Warranty. Still, some individuals are […]
What Life Is Like After A Stomach Cancer Diagnosis – Health Digest
Early detection can greatly direct treatment plans and thereby your quality of life. While stage 1 stomach cancer might only include surgery to remove the tumor, stages 2, 3, and 4 will look a lot different. Chemotherapy, radiation, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy can be part of the treatment plan. Using anticancer drugs like fluorouracil and cisplatin to […]
How Deadly Is Prostate Cancer? – Health Digest
With treatment, individuals diagnosed with stages 1 through 3 of prostate cancer will likely be in complete remission within five years, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. During this five-year period, the odds of survival are about the equivalent of that of a man who does not have prostate cancer. The relative survival rate for prostate […]
Causes Of Stomach Cancer You Might Not Know About – Health Digest
What you put in your body via your diet has a significant impact on your sleep, energy levels, and overall health. Turns out, stomach cancer could also be related to poor dietary choices. Consuming large amounts of pickled, salted, or smoked food; eating processed, grilled, or barbecued meat; and not eating enough fruits (particularly citrus fruits) and vegetables have […]
Sneaky Signs You Might Have Prostate Cancer – Health Digest
Contrary to what you may think, prostate cancer is treatable and in some cases won’t even require treatment. When detected early and when contained within the prostate, your treatment programs have a higher chance of being successful. That being said, there are more aggressive forms of this cancer that can spread quickly. If you’re over […]
Signs Your Cough Is Actually A Symptom Of Heart Failure – Health Digest
The occasional inhalation of dust or a tickle in the throat may produce a brief coughing fit, but a persistent cough that sticks around can instead be indicative of heart failure, reports the American Heart Association (AHA). Of course, an ongoing cough can alternatively be related to asthma, the flu, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), […]
What Happens To Your Poop When You Die? – Health Digest
Once death occurs, any constricted muscles immediately relax — and the bowel muscles are no exception, explains the Cleveland Clinic. As a result, stool may be released from the body. But exactly how much stool can we expect to be discharged? Jeff Jorgenson, director of Seattle-based funeral home Elemental Cremation and Burial, told Women’s Health that […]
What It Means If You Feel A Lump In Your Throat Before Crying – Health Digest
Believe it or not, that lump-in-the-throat sensation you feel before you cry actually has a name. Known as globus pharyngeus, it occurs when your throat muscles constrict, according to BBC Science Focus. More specifically, it’s the pharynx and the muscles around your voice box that tense up. This constriction happens because your body finds itself […]