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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…
Exercises You Should Do To Strengthen Your Chest – Health Digest
Just like with the pushup variations, changing the positioning of your body during a bench press will slightly change how the exercise targets your muscles. The incline bench press puts a bit more emphasis on the upper pecs and the shoulder muscles. To get started, you’ll need an incline bench. This is typically an adjustable […]
Relieve Your Itchy Mosquito Bites With This Medicine Cabinet Essential – Health Digest
Many of the ingredients in Vicks VapoRub that help ease frustrating cold symptoms are the same ones that may offer itch relief from mosquito bites. In a 2020 study published in PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, researchers conducted focus groups with women in Colombia regarding their knowledge and personal opinions about methods of protection against the mosquito-borne […]
What It Means If You’re Craving Bread – Health Digest
Depending on what you eat, your body releases insulin to help respond to the increase in glucose in your bloodstream. This also affects what amino acids are sent to the brain. If your meal is high in protein, your body sends more of the amino acids leucine, isoleucine, and valine to your brain, which can […]
When To Drink Muscle Milk For Maximum Benefits – Health Digest
Depending on your body weight, you’ll need between 10 and 20 grams of protein to help your body recover and rebuild after your workout (via Forbes). Rather than saddle up to a smoothie bar or wait until you get home to your blender, Muscle Milk has ready-to-drink protein shakes that you can stash in your […]
The Way You Wash Your Hair May Be Doing More Damage Than You Think – Health Digest
When you’re in a hurry to get out the door for an important appointment, you might be tempted to rush through a shower and this might result in you not properly wetting your hair before you shampoo it. It might also mean that you rush through the post-shampoo rinse, just so you can apply conditioner […]
Getting Some Laughs May Actually Be Beneficial For Your Health – Health Digest
The research study followed 20 people with diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol for a year, with some people tasked with watching 30 minutes of something humorous every day. Both groups took medications for their conditions. After just two months, the humor group had increased their HDL cholesterol levels (the “good” kind). At the four-month mark, […]
How To Keep Your Bathroom Products Sanitary With Q-Tips – Health Digest
We get it. Scooping out moisturizer with a Q-tip instead of your fingers certainly seems more tedious. You may be wondering then, is using our fingers really all that bad? In a 2015 scientific review published in the Journal of Dermatological Science, the study team looked at various research articles published between 2008 and 2015 […]
Unexpected Foods That Can Cause Itchy Skin – Health Digest
According to Food Allergies Atlanta, it’s extremely common for someone to have a tree nut allergy. This means a number of foods can be off the table, including hazelnuts, pistachios, cashews, and almonds. While an almond allergy is often associated with childhood, technically, a person can develop it at any point in their life (per […]
Complete Proteins You Should Add To Your Diet For Better Health – Health Digest
You may also want to add some poultry to your menu. In addition to its status as a complete protein, poultry is a good source of iron, zinc, B12, and iodine, and even contains some omega-3s. Though it may be minimal (3 ounces of chicken contains just 0.03 grams of omega-3s, according to WebMD), every little […]
How To Prevent A Microwave ‘Eruption’ According To The USDA – Health Digest
Chemistry professor and social media content creator Kim Hilton (who goes by the name chemicalkim on Instagram) explained the concept of superheating. “When water is heated in a microwave, it can superheat without appearing to boil. This means the water can become hotter than its boiling point without actually boiling. And when it is disturbed […]