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Warning Signs Your Prostate Is Infected (And What To Do About It) – Health Digest
simona pilolla 2/Shutterstock Found in the male reproductive system, the prostate gland is essential to sexual health. For instance, without the prostate to help move it out of the body, semen would never be able to fertilize a woman’s egg. As men age, their prostate glands can start to […]
What It Means When Taking Ibuprofen Causes Night Sweats – Health Digest
Fizkes/Shutterstock Of all the unpleasant bedroom experiences you can have, night sweats rank up there pretty high. Waking up drenched (did a rain cloud appear in your bedroom?) can leave you feeling confused as well as uncomfortable. Although night sweats tend to be commonly associated with perimenopausal and […]
What It Could Mean When You Get Acne After Turning 50 – Health Digest
polkadot_photo/Shutterstock Happy 50th birthday to you? Maybe not if you’re experiencing a sudden (and understandably exasperating) burst of pimples and blackheads. Although acne tends to be associated with adolescence, it’s far from being just a tween and teen phenomenon. People of all ages — including the AARP crowd — can […]
What Happens To Your Sleep When You Drink Bone Broth Before Bed – Health Digest
Maca And Naca/Getty Images If you follow the Bone Broth Diet, you’re probably familiar with bone broth’s health benefits. Bone broth is made by simmering roasted leftover bones in a pot of water for at least 24 hours to extract nutrients such as collagen and electrolytes from the […]
Your Risk Of Alzheimer’s Disease If You’re Under 50 (And Why Young People Aren’t Immune) – Health Digest
Nicoleta Ionescu/Shutterstock When you think of Alzheimer’s, an older person probably comes to mind. Perhaps you’ve had a parent or spouse with Alzheimer’s, and their inability to recall recent conversations can be heartbreaking. People with Alzheimer’s eventually have difficulty speaking, swallowing, and walking. Most people with Alzheimer’s are […]
Your Cell Phone May Have An Unexpected Effect On Your Heart – Health Digest
D3sign/Getty Images As people increasingly rely on their cell phones to organize their schedules, connect with friends, or capture that perfect moment on Instagram, it might be hard to imagine life without one. Yet your smartphone can hurt your health in sneaky ways. While many researchers focus on […]
The Blood Type That Increases Your Risk Of Stroke, According To Science – Health Digest
Momo Productions/Getty Images Do you know your blood type? Unless you regularly donate blood, you might not. Blood types are categorized by the presence of specific antigens and proteins, and you inherit this blood type from your parents. Although you might not think about your blood type often, […]
What Is The ‘Start-Stop’ Technique And Why It Could Benefit Men’s Sex Life – Health Digest
Adene Sanchez/Getty Images If you or your partner struggles with premature ejaculation, you’re not alone: Premature ejaculation is the most common sexual disorder among those who have penises (via StatPearls). According to the Cleveland Clinic, the condition manifests in an estimated 30% to 40% of men. While premature ejaculation […]
What Happens To Your Sleep When You Follow The Carnivore Diet – Health Digest
Kilito Chan/Getty Images Followers of the carnivore diet tout its benefits such as lower blood pressure and dramatic weight loss. After all, those refined carbohydrates can spike your blood sugar and lead to type 2 diabetes and obesity. Paul Saladino, M.D., who is also known as Dr. Carnivore, […]
Your Shampoo Could Have An Unexpected Effect On Your Heart – Health Digest
Fg Trade Latin/Getty Images Heart disease continues to be the number one cause of death worldwide, according to the World Health Organization, and many factors can increase your risk. Some risk factors are controllable, such as your diet and activity level. Your family history, age, sex, and ethnicity […]