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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Not Eating These 11 Foods Can Increase Early Death Risk – Health Digest

You may not automatically think of legumes when building up a healthy dinner plate, but this family of flowering plants, which include beans (kidney, pinto, white, black, and lima), chickpeas, split peas, lentils, and edamame (unripened soybeans) are robust sources of protein, fiber, and vitamins that support heart health. Legumes can also help lower cholesterol […]

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The Shape Of Your Mouth Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Health – Health Digest

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is typically diagnosed in adults; however, it can be found in children. According to the Mayo Clinic, OSA happens when a person repeatedly starts and stops breathing while sleeping. Specific symptoms include sleepiness in the daytime, loud snoring, waking up choking or gasping, trouble focusing, mood changes, and high blood pressure. The […]

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What Happens To Your Eyes When You Don’t Drink Enough Water – Health Digest

Once you realize dehydration is causing your problems, you must replenish the water in your system by drinking more. There isn’t a cut-and-dried recommendation for how much plain water to drink. Still, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) do provide recommendations for fluid intake from all sources, which vary based on your sex, […]

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Do Left-Handed People Actually Die Sooner? Here’s What We Know – Health Digest

The researchers pointed out in the 1988 study in Nature that stressors surrounding left-handed people’s birth impeded their longevity. They also suggested that genetics and hormones affected their immune system and that living in a right-handed society made them more prone to accidents. A 1991 article in Psychological Bulletin from the same researchers furthered these ideas, […]

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What Actually Happens When You Eat While Watching TV – Health Digest

It takes mindfulness to relish every bite, focus on what you’re consuming, and enjoy the food experience. Watching TV takes away from that. “We tend to eat more mindlessly in front of the TV, We also don’t taste and experience the food as much because we’re distracted,” psychologist Dr. Susan Albers explained to Cleveland Clinic. Think about […]

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Turns Out People Actually Die Twice When The End Comes – Health Digest

Brain death is considered an irreversible form of death (per National Health Services U.K.) Even if people are on life support where failing organs are kept alive by modern medical interventions, someone who is brain dead will never regain consciousness, per Better Health Channel.  Brain death occurs when oxygen and blood supply to the brain is […]

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Do Your Grocery Shopping At This Time Of Day To Improve Your Health – Health Digest

If too much time passes between your last meal and the task of grocery shopping, you’re essentially setting yourself up for failure in the overeating department, according to registered dietitian Jaclyn London (via Good Housekeeping). “Not only are you susceptible to overspending, but you’re also more likely to overeat what you do bring home,” she writes.  Also, […]

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Easy Ways To Turn Your Daily Errands Into Exercise – Health Digest

So you’re going grocery shopping, and you’ve parked far away from the supermarket to try to get some additional exercise. But even after you’ve returned home, there’s still a way to add another type of workout to this errand. As Better Health Channel suggests, you can exercise with your groceries as you put them away, […]

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What Happens To Your Lungs When You Don’t Drink Enough Water – Health Digest

Staying hydrated is vital for keeping your body in top shape, especially when it comes to your lungs. To make sure you’re drinking enough fluids, try making water your go-to drink, and bring a reusable water bottle with you wherever you go. Remember to sip water regularly throughout the day rather than waiting until you’re […]

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The Best Protein Powder Alternatives For Your Nutritious Morning Smoothie – Health Digest

If you want to keep your smoothie high in protein but steer clear of the additives in protein powders, various milks are a good bet. One cup of 1% cow’s milk has 8 grams of protein, per the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). It’s also high in calcium at 305 milligrams. The Iranian Journal of […]