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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, […]
Igor Alecsander/Getty Images Your body needs magnesium to support hundreds of functions, but not all magnesium supplements are gentle on your digestive system. For instance, magnesium citrate may deliver the essential mineral, but it can also send you to the bathroom due to its effectiveness as a […]
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Like many people, President Donald Trump has gone through some noticeable hair changes over the years. Although the length of his hair has stayed pretty consistent since the ’80s, the color has definitely shifted. Back then, his hair was mostly light brown or dark […]
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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…
Igor Alecsander/Getty Images Your body needs magnesium to support hundreds of functions, but not all magnesium supplements are gentle on your digestive…
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Like many people, President Donald Trump has gone through some noticeable hair changes over the years. Although the length…
Maskot/Getty Images It only takes one urinary tract infection (UTI) to convince you that you never want to deal with another. From…
Yavdat/Shutterstock Getting enough sleep each night is one of the pillars of good health. But for up to 70 million people in…
Why The Left Side Of Your Head Hurts – Health Digest
Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a severe and chronic pain condition affecting the trigeminal nerve. There are two trigeminal nerves on either side of the head, but TN typically only affects one. The condition leads to extreme, sporadic, sudden burning or shock-like facial pain that lasts from a few seconds to a couple of minutes per […]
6 ways to reset your fitness routine if you’ve slacked over the summer
Had a summer full of fun? Here’s 6 ways to reset your fitness routine if you’ve slacked over the summer. Healthista spoke to David Wiener, Training Specialist at AI-based fitness and lifestyle coaching app Freeletics Resetting your fitness routine in the Autumn, for many seems like the perfect time. Typically, over the summer you may experience a […]
What It Means When Your Foot Goes Numb – Health Digest
Frostbite isn’t a common condition, but it does happen. According to the Journal of Burn Care & Research, about 0.83 out of every 100,000 people experience frostbite a year in the U.S. It’s also one of those conditions you might not realize you have right away since it makes the area that endured the frostbite […]
The Popular Sandwich Spread That Helps Prevent The Risk Of Stroke – Health Digest
A 2021 study in Stroke followed more than 70,000 people in Japan for more than 13 years, looking at their diet and incidence of stroke, ischemic heart disease, and cardiovascular disease. The people who incorporated more peanuts in their diet had a lower risk for stroke, ischemic stroke, and cardiovascular disease. Ischemic strokes occur when blood […]
Common Medications That Can Make You Thirsty – Health Digest
Aside from dehydration, some medications can also cause dry mouth, which may give you a false sensation of thirst. These medications belong to either a group of drugs called anticholinergics or a different class of drug with anticholinergic properties. Anticholinergic drugs block the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, a substance secreted by nerve cells to send signals throughout […]
You More Likely Have An Anxious Personality Type If You Sleep Like This – Health Digest
Idzikowski — who did a study on sleeping positions and what they said about someone’s personality traits and health involving 1,000 participants — found that the fetal position was the most common, amounting to 41% of the study’s subjects, per BBC. The position was also most preferred by women. Sleeping bunched up like a ball was linked […]
Eat This Many Fruits And Vegetables Each Day To Reduce Your Risk Of Premature Death – Health Digest
According to the article in Circulation, the researchers carried out extensive studies involving thousands of adults over a span of more than 25 years. The first study, spanning from 1984 to 2014, included over 66,000 women, while the second study, which ran from 1986 to 2014, encompassed over 42,000 men. Throughout these lengthy studies, the […]
Skip This Protein-Packed Drink Before Going On A Run – Health Digest
A cup of 1% milk has 8 grams of protein and 2 grams of fat. According to the Cleveland Clinic, protein and fat take longer to digest, so milk might have your stomach gurgling as it tries to digest during your run. That could leave you feeling a little sick and sluggish for the track. […]
Everything That’s Not Healthy About Protein Bars – Health Digest
Protein bar ingredients like soy lecithin or soy protein isolate may add to the protein count, but may not be so good for you. Registered dietitian Lauren Slayton even described them as “seriously processed soy junk” (via Anytime Fitness). During the processing of protein isolates, some of the nutrients found in plant proteins like seeds, nuts, […]
What It Means When You Feel Electrical Zaps In Your Brain – Health Digest
Researchers from a 2018 study published in The Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders documented nearly 600 online posts made to a mental health website over the course of two years written by various people who had experienced brain zaps. After breaking down the posts into 648 different statements referencing antidepressant usage in association with symptoms, […]