08 Sep, 2024

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The Unpopular Vegetable That Can Lower High Cholesterol And Blood Pressure At The Same Time – Health Digest

Dimitri Otis/Getty Images Poor turnips. They’re the least favorite vegetable of Americans, according to a Fox News report from 2019. It cited the findings of a 2,000-participant poll that evaluated which vegetables people liked best. Unfortunately, 27% of the poll’s respondents gave turnips the thumbs down. But before […]
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When You Stop Eating Peanut Butter, This Is What Happens To Your Body – Health Digest

PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock It’s unlikely that you’ve pondered the ramifications of not eating peanut butter. You probably wouldn’t even entertain the thought if the popular spread is a regular part of your diet. It’s undeniably a well-loved snack for its tremendous versatility alone. It’s the perfect addition to […]

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Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Believe Baking Soda Can Help Prevent Cancer – Health Digest

Helin Loik-tomson/Getty Images A box of baking soda is probably a common staple in your house. A dash of baking soda provides some of the fluff to your baking recipes, and an opened box of baking soda keeps out some of the stink in your refrigerator. In addition, baking […]

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Why Colostrum Supplements Could Be Beneficial For Adults Over 50 – Health Digest

Eric Audras/Getty Images Yet another kind of supplement is trending: this time, it’s colostrum supplements. If you haven’t heard of colostrum, it’s a nutrient-rich milk produced by the breast during pregnancy. When a baby is born, the colostrum supplies the newborn with immunoglobulin A (IgA) to protect against […]

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Do This Once A Day To Shrink An Enlarged Prostate – Health Digest

NTshutterth/Shutterstock If you were assigned male at birth, your chances of being diagnosed with an enlarged prostate are probably much higher than you’d think, especially as you grow older (via MedlinePlus). Men who suffer from this condition may experience urination problems (e.g., difficulty peeing, a weak urine stream, or frequent nighttime […]

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This Underrated Breakfast Cereal Can Help Lower High Cholesterol (And It’s Not Oatmeal) – Health Digest

Oliver Rossi/Getty Images Breakfast anyone? No, we’re not talking about a heap of pancakes with a side of bacon. A donut scarfed down at a traffic light and chased down by a cup of coffee also doesn’t make for a healthy breakfast. A healthy breakfast can start with […]

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13 Sleep Mistakes That Can Increase Your Early Death Risk – Health Digest

Oleg Breslavtsev/Getty Images We do it every single night of our lives. Per experts’ estimates, an average person spends approximately one third of his or her life asleep (via the Handbook of Clinical Neurology). Unfortunately, that level of practice doesn’t always seem to make perfect. According to a 2006 report published […]

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What It’s Like To Live With A Nonverbal Learning Disorder, Like Tim Walz’s Son – Health Digest

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images In a moment that has since gone viral, Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz’s 17-year-old son Gus stood and wept happy tears at the 2024 Democratic National Convention as his dad delivered his acceptance speech. The young man then excitedly pointed, yelling “That’s my dad!” and […]

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What Happens To Your Blood Pressure When You Follow The Carnivore Diet – Health Digest

Halfpoint Images/Getty Images There are plenty of diets floating around, but one that seems to resurface regularly is the carnivore diet. The carnivore diet’s fame took off in 2019, after being featured in a book by former orthopedic surgeon Shawn Baker and endorsed by popular podcaster Joe Rogan (via WebMD). […]

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Ibuprofen Has An Unexpected Effect On These Body Parts And Functions – Health Digest

fizkes/Shutterstock Ibuprofen is one of the most popular over-the-counter painkillers in the world. It’s a potent non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that combats everything from menstrual cramps to toothaches, and is often a go-to non-prescription option for those dealing with debilitating pain. This common medication is a staple in […]

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This Popular Summer Vegetable Has More Potassium Than A Banana (And Can Help Lower High Blood Pressure) – Health Digest

DavideAngelini/Shutterstock Potassium is one of those important minerals that many people fall short of in their everyday diets. Potassium helps your muscles contract and keeps your fluid levels balanced. You might already know that sodium and potassium work together to regulate the fluids in your body, and it […]

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Eating Popcorn Every Day Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Cholesterol – Health Digest

La Famiglia/Shutterstock When you think of popcorn, you probably imagine it doused in copious amounts of butter with a heavy sprinkling of salt. While it tastes delicious when it’s prepared this way, it’s not exactly a healthy food, especially if you get it at a theater. Taking Regal […]