02 Jul, 2025

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An Underrated Vegetable That Can Prevent Cancer And Manage Blood Sugar Is Also One Of The Most Nutrient Dense Foods – Health Digest

AYO Production/Shutterstock If there’s one food group most of us could stand to eat more of, it’s vegetables. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and plant-based compounds, veggies are key to keeping your body running efficiently. They’re also hard to beat when it comes to fiber, which supports gut […]

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Avoid Eating Watermelon If You Have This Medical Condition – Health Digest

Experts at NYU Langone Health explain that watermelon is high in natural sugar (fructose). Also referred to as “fruit sugar,” fructose can potentially aggravate symptoms of IBS. While the cause of IBS isn’t entirely clear, a 2015 research report published in Medical Hypotheses states that IBS has been seen in connection with fructose malabsorption. Because […]

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A Mental Health Expert Debunks The Biggest Myths About Therapy – Health Digest

Another reason why people might resist therapy is they don’t know where to start in finding the right therapist. Kruger suggests finding a directory where you can search for a therapist that suits your personality and style. You can also browse by their location and area of specialty. Good Therapy and Mental Health Match offer […]

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When You Stop Having Sex, This Is What Happens To Your Memory – Health Digest

In a 2013 rat study published in the scientific journal Hippocampus, researchers found that sexual activity boosted neuron generation in areas of the brain associated with memory and cognition. This was true whether the animals underwent sexual exposure once or multiple times. In the long run, continuous sexual exposure was found to enhance cognition. When […]

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Add This Popular Ingredient To Your Diet For An Instant Energy Boost – Health Digest

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reports that in just 1 tablespoon of peanut butter, you’ll get 3.6 grams of protein, over 0.7 grams of fiber, more than 90 milligrams of potassium, 54.2 milligrams of phosphorus, 27 milligrams of magnesium, 7.84 milligrams of calcium, and much more. Experts at The Joint Chiropractic explain that peanut […]

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Can Being A Night Owl Affect Your Mental Health? An Expert Weighs In – Health Digest

Dr. Kruger goes on to outline three key signs that a person may benefit from the support of a mental health professional. “Significant distress [and] decreased level of functioning,” Dr. Kruger says is the first sign. “If being a night owl is contributing to negative impacts on significant things in your daily life, it would […]

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What Happens To Your Early Death Risk After A Heart Disease Diagnosis – Health Digest

The increased risk of early death after a heart disease diagnosis is a multifaceted issue. In 2021, the American Heart Association (AHA) released research findings from a study published in the scientific journal Circulation that highlighted how adults who live in what the researchers termed “socially vulnerable” regions of the U.S. were more susceptible to […]

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Eating Cereal Without Milk Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Teeth – Health Digest

Interestingly, some experts think that having milk alongside cereal isn’t particularly great for your teeth.  As explained by pediatric dentistry professor Christine Wu, who served as the principal investigator of the 2013 study and has done more research on the topic, even though milk is considered to have cavity-fighting properties, a combination of Froot Loops and milk can […]

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Dangerous Sex Myths From TikTok You Should Stop Believing – Health Digest

There are a number of online myths circulating about having sex during menstruation. These can range from it being considered “gross” to having it cause pain, fatigue, and muscle aches. In fact, a 2018 survey from Clue and the Kinsey Institute Condom Use Research Team showed that just 15% of women engage in sexual activity during their […]

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Do This With Your Feet To Reduce Those Annoying Middle-Of-The-Night Bathroom Breaks – Health Digest

Peopleimages/Getty Images Sometimes, a pesky middle-of-the-night bathroom trip can be easily explained. Maybe you drank a good bit of water or enjoyed a salty snack shortly before bedtime, both of which can have you running for the toilet. Other times, the cause of a midnight bathroom break isn’t so obvious. In these instances, you may […]

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The Two Best Proteins To Eat To Reduce Your Heart Disease Risk – Health Digest

Nuts are health powerhouses, offering a variety of micronutrients and bioactive compounds to protect your heart, according to a 2013 review in Current Nutrition Reports. Nuts have a high proportion of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids to their saturated fats, and the omega-3 fatty acids found in nuts can reduce inflammation and narrowing of the […]