22 Oct, 2024

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What Happens When You Eat Sourdough Bread For Breakfast (And The Best Ways To Do It) – Health Digest

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. BongkarnGraphic/Shutterstock It’s always exciting to shake up your breakfast routine now and again. Experimenting with different foods can boost your enjoyment, not to mention your health. As Beth Czerwony, a dietitian, explained via the Cleveland Clinic, trying new foods […]

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Here’s What The V8 Diet Can Do For Your Cardiovascular Health – Health Digest

Our cardiovascular health is intricately connected to the foods we consume. Dietary choices play a pivotal role in either enhancing or compromising the well-being of our hearts. A 2023 report in Vascular Health and Risk Management shows that adopting a heart-healthy diet is essential for cardiovascular disease prevention, but there are many barriers and limitations […]

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Do This With An Ice Cube To Stop A Stuffy Nose In Its Tracks – Health Digest

The explanation behind why this ice cube hack works is pretty simple. We get a stuffy nose as a result of our immunity reacting to some irritant or infection, as explained by Dr. David A. Gudis, otolaryngologist and chief of the Division of Rhinology and Anterior Skull Base Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center (via […]

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Turns Out Leftover Pasta Can Be Deadly. What We Know – Health Digest

Bacillus cereus (B. cereus) is a type of bacteria that can cause food poisoning. It is found in soil and food and can survive in cooked food. B. cereus food poisoning can cause diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), pasta is often associated with B. cereus food poisoning, primarily because […]

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The Athletic Myth About Sex You Should Stop Believing – Health Digest

However, sex does not seem to hinder an athlete’s performance as previously believed. This was evidenced in a 2022 meta-analysis in Scientific Reports composed of nine studies where researchers found that engaging in sexual activity (including sexual intercourse and masturbation) anywhere from 30 minutes to 24 hours prior to a physical fitness test had no influence on […]

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The Healthiest Late-Night Snacks You Can Eat When A Craving Strikes – Health Digest

Cheese and crackers can be a healthy late-night snack if you stick to a small portion, go with a low-fat cheese, and opt for whole-grain crackers for more fiber. It may be just enough to keep you satiated until the morning. And because cheese is made from milk, it contains melatonin, a sleep-inducing hormone. The […]

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Does Someone Know When They’re About To Die? – Health Digest

Penny Smith, who’s passionate about end-of-life advocacy and normalization of death, thinks that people who are close to death sometimes tell us that their time on earth has come to an end. “They might say, in no uncertain terms, ‘I’m dying soon,’ but often they tell us in metaphors,” she added.  They might say things like, […]

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Brooke Shields Explains The Scary Reality Of Drinking Too Much Water After Suffering A Seizure – Health Digest

Shields described the severity of symptoms she experienced during the seizure, including frothing at the mouth, skin turning blue, and attempting to swallow her tongue. “The next thing I remember, [I’m] being loaded into an ambulance. I have oxygen on,” she tells Glamour, adding that actor Bradley Cooper rode alongside her in the ambulance on […]

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This Type Of Protein Powder Won’t Help You Build Muscle – Health Digest

Amino acids can be classified into three groups: essential, non-essential, and conditional (per Healthline). Essential amino acids are crucial for muscle growth since the body cannot produce them on its own. You can get them through dietary intake or supplements as recommended. Among these essential amino acids, branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are especially important when […]

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Everything That’s Not Healthy About Eating Veggie Pasta – Health Digest

Research suggests that Americans consume some 20 pounds of pasta per person every year. Many of them seek out alternatives, but the nutrients associated with some types of veggie pastas may surprise you. Many are higher in calories than you expect, or contain significantly less fiber than you hope. If you’re watching what you eat […]

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What It Means When You Cough Up Mucus – Health Digest

According to the NHS, respiratory infections affect the throat, sinuses, lungs, and airways and can include symptoms like cough with yellow, green, or brown phlegm; sneezing; stuffy nose; sore throat; headaches; fever; body aches; wheezing; and malaise.  The specific symptoms you experience depend on the cause. For example, the common cold is caused by a […]