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Wera Rodsawang/Getty Images Holding onto your cognitive abilities as long as possible allows you to recall fond memories, make informed decisions, and even learn new skills well into your golden years. After all, it’s a myth that neuroplasticity vanishes as you age. As long as your brain […]
Maskot/Getty Images Colon cancer used to be something you mostly heard about later in life. But the American Cancer Society reports that cases in people younger than 55 are on the rise. In a 2023 study published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, about 1 in […]
Every few months, a new fitness challenge makes the rounds on TikTok or Instagram. You might remember the 75 Hard challenge or the 12-3-30 treadmill workout. But now, these challenges are drifting into the political arena. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently called out Health and Human Services Secretary Robert […]
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Wera Rodsawang/Getty Images Holding onto your cognitive abilities as long as possible allows you to recall fond memories, make informed decisions, and…
Maskot/Getty Images Colon cancer used to be something you mostly heard about later in life. But the American Cancer Society reports that…
Every few months, a new fitness challenge makes the rounds on TikTok or Instagram. You might remember the 75 Hard challenge or the 12-3-30…
Tatsiana Volkava/Getty Images Most people have heard about the benefits of GLP-1 medications, and about 1 in 8 have even tried them…
lightman_pic/Shutterstock If you’re one of the more than 54 million Americans living with arthritis pain (per the Centers for Disease Control and…
Unexpected Health Benefits Of Cruciferous Vegetables – Health Digest
Cognitive function includes complex activities of the brain, such as memory, processing, attention, and executive functions, e.g., reasoning, problem-solving, planning, and multi-tasking (via Oregon State University). Many things can affect cognitive function, including genetics, age, brain injury, and chronic health conditions like heart disease, stroke, and diabetes (via the CDC). Diet has been found to […]
Sunscreen, redness & vitamin D – 12 surprising facts about the sun and your skin
Whether you’re off to Barbados or Brighton, here’s what you need to know to protect your skin with sunscreen and still get a glow about you this summer Whether you’re off to Barbados or Brighton, it’s sunny and you’ve the whole skin protection thing to negotiate. That’s when SPFs, UVAs, UVBs can spell a big […]
Yoga, Pilates, Barre – what’s the best workout for your Zodiac Sign?
Feeling unmotivated by your fitness plan? Here’s what PT and founder of Sculptrition Amanda Place says about which workout you should be doing according to your Zodiac sign The sun, moon, and the stars are all said to align with human nature in astrology. The personality trait that might encourage you to move countries on […]
6 healthy tips to prevent the effects of bloating – Healthista
Healthista asked registered nutritionist and founder of Honestly Nutrition, Gabi Zaromskyte, to explain why we bloat and how to prevent the effects of bloating We all know what it feels like to be bloated – it’s that ‘can’t get zip your jeans zipped, ate too much food’ feeling. Bloating is the the feeling of fullness, tightness, […]
QUIZ: Do you have boundary anxiety? Here’s 9 steps to setting boundaries
Do you have boundary anxiety? Psychologist Professor Margareta James puts together a quiz to test your personal boundaries. Plus she reveals 9 steps to setting boundaries In our physical world, we set security boundaries when it comes to protecting property and privacy. When protecting our internal world, we rely on a more subjective internal system when our […]
Expert Weighs In On Controversial Prime Energy Drink – Health Digest
To shed some light on the possible health impacts associated with high levels of caffeine consumption, Dr. Michael Tehrani, MD, an internal medicine specialist specializing in geriatrics, spoke exclusively with Health Digest. “Caffeine is a stimulant, meaning it stimulates all our organs to work faster and harder and too much of it can cause our […]
Hand Washing Dishes Has One Unexpected Health Benefit – Health Digest
Exposing children to household microbiomes doesn’t mean allowing them to roll around in dirt or never shower, according to Dr. Jordan S. Orange, chief of immunology, allergy and rheumatology at Texas Children’s Hospital (via NBC News). Parents should be weighing their decisions with mindfulness and reasonable logic, especially since there’s evidence to support fewer respiratory illnesses […]
The Unexpected ‘Health’ Food That Has More Sugar Than A Krispy Kreme Donut – Health Digest
The American Heart Association explained that natural sugars are those that occur in food in its natural state, while added sugars are sweeteners added during food processing. These can include ingredients such as corn sweeteners, fruit juice concentrates, honey, high fructose corn syrup, and plain sugar listed on the label. To maintain a healthy heart […]
One Type Of Exercise Is Excellent For Your Skin, According To A New Study – Health Digest
The study compared aerobic training and resistance training in skin aging in inactive middle-aged women in Japan. They had half of the women use a stationary cycle twice a week, and the other half lifted weights twice a week. After 16 weeks, the researchers noted that both groups had improved the elasticity of their skin, […]
Unexpected Health Benefits Of Popcorn – Health Digest
While there are most definitely many health benefits to popcorn, it’s important to note that this doesn’t mean you can consume any and all types of popcorn risk-free. For example, the American Heart Association notes that movie theater popcorn, while a popular snack, is generally not a healthy option. Popcorn served at the movies can have […]