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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),…
After You Turn 50, You’ll Need To Drink More Water. Here’s Why – Health Digest
Adamkaz/Getty Images These days you’ll find excessively large reusable water bottles — so big they have a handle on them. They often hold about half a gallon (or 64 ounces) to meet your daily hydration needs. Even though that eight-glass rule was a rough estimate for everyone, most […]
We Tried The RENPHO Smart Scale, And This Is What We Learned About Body Composition – Health Digest
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Beth Bradford Stepping on the scale at the doctor’s office almost always punctures my self-esteem, especially when my weight is calculated with my height to tell me that my body mass index (BMI) is considered “overweight.” Nothing like […]
What Happens To Your Cholesterol When You Follow The Carnivore Diet – Health Digest
antoniodiaz/Shutterstock Heard of the carnivore diet? It’s based on the practice of eating only animal-based foods. (Think red meat, eggs, cheese, and poultry.) However, it’s restrictive. And if you follow it to the letter, it could cause unintended changes in your cholesterol levels. Therefore, if you’re monitoring your cholesterol, […]
Warning Signs A Man’s Erectile Dysfunction Is Actually Prostate Cancer – Health Digest
R Photography Background/Shutterstock As the second most common cancer among men and the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men, prostate cancer is definitely something that everyone with a prostate over the age of 65 should be discussing with their doctor. Although prostate cancer is a relatively slow-growing cancer […]
What Is The Healthiest Cheese You Can Eat? It Depends – Health Digest
Hispanolistic/Getty Images Do you feel overwhelmed every time you find yourself trying to pick from all the cheeses in the supermarket? There are dozens of cheeses to choose from, and it can be hard to know which is the healthiest. From creamy cheese varieties to hard and aged […]
10 Egg Health Myths We Thought Were True But Aren’t – Health Digest
Innervisionpro/Getty Images Eggs have long been a staple in many diets, praised for their versatility and nutritional value. After all, they’re the center of almost every breakfast plate and an essential ingredient in baking, helping to bind ingredients and ensure baked goods rise perfectly. Yet, despite being a kitchen favorite, […]
Why More Orgasms Could Make You Smarter – Health Digest
Filadendron/Getty Images Whether you score your climaxes with a partner(s) or during solo masturbation sessions, orgasms not only feel good, but are excellent for you. Both your physical health and mental health benefit from the feel-good hormones (oxytocin and friends) that are released during orgasms. As the saying […]
What Happens If You Eat Lead-Contaminated Cinnamon – Health Digest
Anjelika Gretskaia/Getty Images Cinnamon provides a warming taste and smell to your favorite baked goods and lattes, but check the label of the cinnamon in your pantry. According to Consumer Reports, some brands have more lead in a quarter teaspoon of cinnamon than anyone should have in a […]
9 Tips To Increase Your Libido And Improve Your Sex Life After 50 – Health Digest
Roger Wright/Getty Images Some might believe that, as a person’s age goes up, their desire for sex tends to trend in the opposite direction. However, that doesn’t necessarily have to be the case. According to the American Association of Retired Persons, more than 70% of people between the […]
When You Take Ibuprofen After Drinking Alcohol, This Is What Happens – Health Digest
Fizkes/Shutterstock A glass of wine or pint of beer can relax you after a hard week of work, but that one drink can easily slip into several drinks. Maybe the headache starts before you go to bed, so to ward off a deathly hangover the next day, you […]