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Westend61/Getty Images Every person has a sweet spot when it comes to how much sleep is “enough” for them. (In the case of President Donald Trump, his abbreviated sleep habits may not be doing his health any favors.) However, the general consensus among sleep specialists is that […]
Milan Markovic/Getty Images Grapefruit may not be everyone’s favorite fruit, but its sour punch can be surprisingly refreshing. While eating a lemon or lime might be too intense, a spoonful of sweet Ruby Red grapefruit can really hit the spot on a hot summer day. A cup […]
Fg Trade/Getty Images It’s hard to overestimate the importance of protecting your heart. After all, it works 24/7. If you’re an average, healthy person, you can expect your heart to circulate around five to six liters of blood each minute. And if you’re exercising, that figure can […]
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Westend61/Getty Images Every person has a sweet spot when it comes to how much sleep is “enough” for them. (In the case…
Milan Markovic/Getty Images Grapefruit may not be everyone’s favorite fruit, but its sour punch can be surprisingly refreshing. While eating a lemon…
Fg Trade/Getty Images It’s hard to overestimate the importance of protecting your heart. After all, it works 24/7. If you’re an average,…
Skynesher/Getty Images Intense head pain, light sensitivity, nausea, and vomiting are among the common migraine and pre-migraine symptoms that can force you to…
Maxim Elramsisy/Shutterstock Now that Jill Biden is no longer serving as First Lady, she’s been keeping a relatively low profile when it…
This Three-Second Workout Builds Arm Strength Without Equipment – Health Digest
While there have been articles on doing short bursts of aerobic exercises during the day to help with cardiovascular health and overall fitness before, this is one of those rare studies where resistance training has been looked at through a similar lens. Ken Nosaka, a professor of exercise and sports science at Edith Cowan University […]
What It Means When You Moan And Groan While Sleeping – Health Digest
Catathrenia groans may only last a couple of seconds in duration or go on for nearly a minute (via Sleep Foundation). Affecting both kids and adults, the cause of the condition is not entirely known. Those who have a family member with this particular sleep issue may be more susceptible to the condition. Abnormal neural […]
The One Big Health Problem Connected To Having Blue Eyes – Health Digest
The association between increased alcohol use and light eyes may also be related to differences in neuron-firing speed (via Personality and Individual Differences). Melanin sheaths act as a protective cover for the connecting cables of our neurons. The more melanin we have in the front layer of the iris as well as in our central nervous […]
Why You’re More Likely To Have Nightmares During The Holiday Season – Health Digest
Dr. Kelly Bulkeley, author, religion psychologist, dream researcher, and director of the Sleep and Dream Database (SDDb) archives, wrote via Psychology Today about the different dreams people have around Christmas time. She noted that although these particular anecdotes pulled from the Sleep and Dream Database focus on Christianity-based holidays, holiday-related dreams are thought to be […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]