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Peter Cade/Getty Images You’ve likely experienced the telltale symptoms of heartburn at some point: a burning sensation in the center of your chest, often accompanied by a bitter, acidic taste. Heartburn occurs when the sphincter muscle at the bottom of the esophagus, the tube leading from your […]
Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images Coffee — sometimes the morning just can’t start without it. That first sip? You can almost feel it coursing through your veins, waking you up from the inside out. And that might be exactly what you need to get yourself to the gym or […]
Suney munintrangkul/Shutterstock It might seem as if sleep and type 2 diabetes would have little in common with each other. However, some relatively recent evidence shows what might be an unexpected link between sleep-related disorders and diabetes risk. In a 2021 interview for the National Institute of […]
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Peter Cade/Getty Images You’ve likely experienced the telltale symptoms of heartburn at some point: a burning sensation in the center of your…
Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images Coffee — sometimes the morning just can’t start without it. That first sip? You can almost feel it coursing…
Suney munintrangkul/Shutterstock It might seem as if sleep and type 2 diabetes would have little in common with each other. However, some…
Olga Rolenko/Getty Images The eight B vitamins play important roles in converting the carbs, fats, and protein from your food into fuel.…
kapinon.stuio/Shutterstock Sleep is something the majority of us look forward to. At the end of a long day (or a long night),…
Avoid Drinking Cranberry Juice If You Take This Common Blood Thinner – Health Digest
Burke/triolo Productions/Getty Images Cranberry juice is well-known for preventing urinary tract infections, but you’ll also find other health benefits. The 24 milligrams of vitamin C, 3 milligrams of vitamin E, and flavonoids protect your body from free radicals to ward off disease. The A-type proanthocyanidins in cranberry juice […]
Warning Signs Your Bloated Stomach Is Actually A Prostate Problem – Health Digest
Ingwervanille/Getty Images When it comes to prostate cancer, the symptoms are either extra subtle or not what you might expect. For example, back pain, as well as pale skin can be warning signs that you just might have prostate cancer. Another unexpected physical issue that could arise as […]
America’s Unhealthiest Burger Isn’t From McDonald’s, According To A New Report – Health Digest
Mihailomilovanovic/Getty Images When it comes to fast food, McDonald’s is usually the first to come to mind. Although some fast food menu items are relatively good for you, sometimes you crave an unhealthy Big Mac and a side of fries. (Read what happens when you eat fast food every […]
Popular Red Meats That Are Lowest In Cholesterol – Health Digest
Anchiy/Getty Images Red meat is one of the first foods that people diagnosed with elevated cholesterol eliminate because red meat doesn’t exactly have a heart-friendly reputation. One reason is its saturated fat content: According to WebMD, a typical 100-gram (about 3.5 ounce) serving of nearly any type of […]
The Best Fruit Juices You Should Drink To Poop Fast – Health Digest
Daniel De La Hoz/Getty Images Everyone’s poop schedule is different. You might be someone who routinely poops in the morning, or your bathroom time might be right after dinner. While an occasional missed poop is normal, it can feel uncomfortable, especially if you don’t poop for a day […]
What You Need To Know About Sloth Fever Virus – Health Digest
chaossart/Shutterstock Another virus has reached U.S. soil. This time it’s the Oropouche virus — also known as sloth fever because the virus was first found in 1955 in the blood of a sloth. According to Scientific American, Oropouche had infected people and animals primarily in the Amazon, but […]
Should You Avoid Eating Coconut Oil If You Have High Cholesterol? – Health Digest
Freshsplash/Getty Images Coconut oil is having a moment. It’s used as everything from a topical cream to fight eczema to a damaged hair repair product. But is it a good fat choice for people who want to lower their cholesterol? If you’re someone who struggles with too-high cholesterol […]
XEC: What You Should Know About COVID-19’s Most Recent Variant – Health Digest
Pormezz/Shutterstock As summer winds to an end, a new COVID-19 variant has emerged. The BBC says that Germany first noticed the XEC variant in June, but it’s been spreading in the United Kingdom, the United States, and other countries. Data integration specialist Mike Honey posted on X that he expects […]
Drinking Chicken Broth Every Day Has An Unexpected Effect On The Way We Age (But There’s A Trick) – Health Digest
Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock Chicken broth can be a simple meal to warm your bones on chilly days. Endurance athletes who compete for many grueling hours are given chicken broth to help replace some of the lost sodium through sweat. Chicken broth also makes a savory base for soups, stews, and […]
Does This Underrated Oil Lower High Cholesterol And Blood Pressure At The Same Time? Here’s What We Know – Health Digest
M-Production/Shutterstock Some people prefer to turn to homeopathic remedies first rather than rely upon pharmaceuticals to address their health concerns. However, natural products sometimes end up being more hype than help. That’s why it’s important to investigate such claims. In recent times, black seed oil has gained a […]