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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),…
What Happens To Your Body If You Drink More Than Two Sodas A Day – Health Digest
Tongpatong/Getty Images From billboards to vending machines to gas station checkout lines, soft drinks are almost always within reach no matter where we are. According to findings of a Gallup poll published in 2012, 48% of people in the U.S. reported drinking one or more glasses of soda every day, […]
What It Means If Eating Peanut Butter Makes You Feel Gassy – Health Digest
Anut21ng Stock/Shutterstock Biting into a moist peanut butter cookie, tasting a drizzle of Thai peanut sauce, or snacking on a scoop of peanut butter straight from the jar brings us nothing but pure joy. For some people, however, the creamy nut butter alternatively brings about an upset stomach. […]
The Serious Belly Button Warning Sign That Could Spell Trouble For A Man’s Health – Health Digest
Fabio Camandona/Getty Images Aches and pains are part and parcel of life. A grueling workout could leave muscle aches that last for a few days. Getting out of bed the wrong way one morning may leave a neck sprain that is refusing to go away. While some such […]
The Best Time To Eat Carbohydrates If You’re 50 Or Older – Health Digest
Morsa Images/Getty Images If you’re over 50, it’s critical to keep an eye on your blood sugar. You’re more likely to develop type 2 diabetes when you get older because your body becomes more insulin resistant and your pancreas (which produces insulin) becomes less efficient. When you eat […]
The Little-Known Toe Exercise That Can Boost Your Health After 50 – Health Digest
Ridofranz/Getty Images It can be easy to focus on the most talked about health problems that concern someone over the age of 50. We’re referring to high blood pressure, weight gain, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hearing loss, vision problems, bladder issues, and even dementia. Making healthy food choices, exercising regularly, […]
Why You Should Avoid Blowing Your Nose On The Toilet (Or Risk Weakening This Body Part) – Health Digest
Laylabird/Getty Images Have you ever secretly checked your phone for notifications during a work meeting? How about humming while in the shower or filing your nails while watching TV? Humans do two separate things simultaneously without so much as batting an eyelid. Why? Because we can, and because […]
The Healthiest Popsicles To Stay Hydrated All Summer Long – Health Digest
Mikolette/Getty Images Let’s face it; water can start to bore our taste buds as we work to stay hydrated during the summer months. Thankfully, we can mix things up with the help of foods, such as celery, cucumber, and watermelon, which are largely made up of water. Alongside […]
How Long You Can Have Prostate Cancer Without Knowing It – Health Digest
Abraham Gonzalez Fernandez/Getty Images Like most cancers, you want to catch prostate cancer in its early stages. However a person may not initially realize they have prostate cancer due to the fact that the disease is largely asymptomatic, according to HCA Houston Healthcare. In fact, CNN reports that it can […]
When You Drink Orange Juice For Breakfast, This Is What Happens To Your Cholesterol – Health Digest
Impact Photography/Shutterstock Nothing goes better with a breakfast plate of eggs, bacon, and pancakes than a tall glass of orange juice. According to experts at Hartford HealthCare, orange juice may lower one’s risk for chronic diseases, reduce inflammation, and make one less susceptible to kidney stones. Researchers from […]
Men Over 50 Should Try This Exercise To Improve Their Sex Life – Health Digest
Simonapilolla/Getty Images Staying fit into your golden years has many health benefits. Apart from giving you a good quality of life, there’s an opportunity to rally like-minded individuals together, with whom you can get fit. An added plus? Certain exercises could even help you slow down aging. It […]