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What Happens When You Accidentally Swallow A Battery – Health Digest

Sdi Productions/Getty Images You might think it’s an unlikely scenario for anyone to swallow a battery. However, it does happen from time to time. In fact, more batteries end up in people’s stomachs each year than you might suspect: According to the National Capital Poison Center, every year, 3,500 […]

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The Top 10 Causes Of Death In The World – Health Digest

Ljubaphoto/Getty Images It’s never easy to talk about death. It’s a topic that many of us instinctively avoid, perhaps because it forces us to confront the fragility of life and the inevitability of our own mortality. Yet, no matter our age, health, or wealth, death is something we […]

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Could Drinking Apple Juice Help People Over 50 Age More Gracefully? We Explain – Health Digest

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Inside Creative House/Getty Images Kids love the naturally sweet taste of apple juice, and parents know how apple juice can provide nutrients to support young lifestyles. An 8-ounce glass of apple juice is fortified with 76% of your […]

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What Sleeping With The TV On Can Predict About Your Mental Health – Health Digest

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Steve Prezant/Getty Images Some people like a calm, quiet, cozy bedroom that’s dark and cool. Others prefer to fall asleep amid the constant noise and flickering light coming from a nearby TV. In fact, a Sleep Foundation poll […]

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These 9 Fruits Have An Unexpected Effect On Your Cholesterol – Health Digest

Sam Edwards/Getty Images It’s common knowledge that fruit is a healthy addition to a well-rounded diet. What’s less widely known, though, is that certain kinds of fruits can help you manage your cholesterol very effectively. Incorporating these into your diet may help you lower stubborn low-density lipoprotein (LDL, […]

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What Happens To Your Body When You Stop Having Erections – Health Digest

Vitranc/Getty Images Erectile dysfunction (ED) can frustrate your relationship with your partner, leading to feelings of depression, anxiety, or low self-esteem. It might feel embarrassing to have ED, especially if you think you’re the only one experiencing it. ED is a fairly common medical condition, affecting about 30 […]

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The Unexpected Health Benefits Of Eating Sourdough Pizza – Health Digest

Studio Romantic/Shutterstock Despite its absurdly delightful tastiness and perfection, pizza tends to get a bad rap. It doesn’t seem to matter that it contains tomatoes, dairy, and, depending on what other toppings you opt for, veggies and protein; it’s the white flour that’s used in the dough that […]

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When You Eat Raw Cookie Dough, This Is What Happens To Your Body – Health Digest

Prostock-studio/Shutterstock You’ve probably heard that you shouldn’t consume raw cookie dough. Not everyone thinks it’s harmful, though, since there are many who regularly eat and enjoy it. The simple truth is that, for some, raw cookie dough is a culinary delight. As Kelly Fields, author of “The Good Book […]

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What Happens To Orgasms When You’re 50 Or Older – Health Digest

Halfpoint Images/Getty Images With age comes a whole boatload of changes. While many of them aren’t exactly for the better — after all, who needs that persistent back pain that refuses to go away? — some of those changes are actually positive. Women, especially, get lucky in this […]

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Myths About Candy You Should Stop Believing – Health Digest

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Mphillips007/Getty Images Just after Labor Day (and sometimes before), stores begin to stock their shelves with Halloween candy. You have so many choices of candy to offer trick-or-treaters, from candy corn to Sour Patch Kids, but don’t forget […]