30 Jul, 2025

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The Unexpected Effect Endometriosis Can Have On Your Jaw & Teeth – Health Digest

Halfpoint/Shutterstock If you’re among the 10% of women of reproductive age who experiences endometriosis, you’re probably familiar with the severe pain during periods, intercourse, and bowel movements (per the World Health Organization). Endometriosis can also cause problems with mental health, fatigue, bloating, and even fertility. With endometriosis, […]

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Taking Ibuprofen With This Popular Beverage Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Body – Health Digest

If there are any definite concerns about how ibuprofen interacts with caffeine, science hasn’t quite put a finger on it yet. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t any, per Drugs.com. While it might be safe to take low doses of the pain relief medication with a cup of coffee, people should also be aware of […]

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These Are The Best Proteins To Eat To Speed Up Your Metabolism – Health Digest

A boost in metabolism through the protein in eggs could result in a leaner body. A 2022 article in Clinical Nutrition looked at the diets of more than 300 college students and found that those who ate more than five eggs a week had lower BMI, waist circumference/height, and body fat percentage. They also had […]

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This Is The Best Sleep Position For Your Circulation – Health Digest

Left-side sleeping may be particularly beneficial for the circulatory health of individuals who are pregnant (via CNN). During pregnancy, the fetus places upward pressure on the organs. We already know that positioning our weight on our right side as we dream reduces blood flow, but the additional stress from the organs during pregnancy may further […]

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Turns Out Eating This Popular Carb Can Help You Drift Off To Sleep With Ease – Health Digest

It seems the Japanese studies were mainly focused on the sleep-friendly properties of white rice, as that’s the more popularly consumed type of rice in Japan.  White rice has a glycemic index (GI) of 72, which is considered high. The researchers of the 2014 study hypothesize that high-GI foods boost the presence of the amino acid […]

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Can AI’s ‘Doom Calculator’ Predict Your Death? What We Know – Health Digest

While not all of the health, career, or lifestyle details of the study’s participants have been revealed just yet, what we do know is that being male, having a mental health diagnosis, and belonging to a skilled profession are some factors that mean you’re more likely to die early, according to the study, per The […]

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What Happens To Your Poop When You Eat Too Many Grapes – Health Digest

Yes, fruits have fiber, and yes, they are good for digestion. But when you eat too many grapes, you could give yourself diarrhea (per WebMD). This is because grapes, like most fruits, have fructose (natural sugar) in them. In fact, they’re considered a high-fructose fruit. They also contain tannins. Both of these natural compounds can lead […]

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What It Means When You Feel Angry After A Workout – Health Digest

To get a better understanding of gym rage, let’s take a look at what’s going on behind the scenes when we throw our bodies into intense physical activity. Whether you’re running, dancing, or lifting weights, exercise boosts blood flow, increases our heart rate, and releases adrenaline into the bloodstream. These same bodily responses occur when […]

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We Tried TikTok’s Viral Hack To Poop In Just Minutes. Here’s What Happened – Health Digest

Anita Tadavarthy starts off her video by asking her viewers, “Did you poop today?” She then goes on to share that nearly 20% of people are constipated (the National Institutes of Health puts that number at 12%).  “It (the prevalence) blows my mind,” the acupuncturist continues. “All you’ve got to do is just do this,” […]

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Green Beans Have An Unexpected Amount Of Protein – Health Digest

There’s a reason why your mother told you not to forget the green beans on your plate while you focused on everything else but the superfood. They may not taste as amazing as mashed potatoes (although this depends on how you make them and varied palates, of course), but they come packed with a whole […]

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The Pencil Test You Should Do To Your Body At Least Once A Year (And Why It’s So Important) – Health Digest

The reason the pencil test is so important is because of the effect diabetes has on your body. In addition to causing your blood sugar levels to rise, diabetes can damage your nerves, blood vessels, heart, kidneys, eyes, gums, and feet, especially when left untreated. You can easily become injured while walking around barefoot and […]