Diet
The Big Reason Marijuana Makes People So Hungry – Health Digest
“It’s like pressing a car’s brakes and accelerating instead,” said Tamas Horvath, lead author of a 2015 rodent study published in Nature, during a press release (via PBS). The research paper explains that natural cannabinoid receptors in our brain help keep our food intake in check. A specific group of neurons, known as POMC neurons, […]
Why We Hear Noises In Our Dreams – Health Digest
While outside sources can contribute to the sounds you hear during sleep, they can also be part of your echoic memory (sound memory). According to WebMD, echoic memory is stored in the brain’s long-term memory. Per research published in the journal Sleep, 53% of dreams can be traced to past memories, so talking to your sister […]
Don’t Take Ibuprofen If You Have This Common Illness – Health Digest
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, taking ibuprofen when you have chickenpox has been shown to increase the risk of serious skin infections, such as necrotizing fasciitis (per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). A study published in the Italian Journal of Pediatrics in 2021 found that ibuprofen is associated with severe necrotizing soft tissue infections (NSTI) […]
What Happens To Your Eyes When A Bright Camera Flashes – Health Digest
Generally speaking, the effects of a bright camera flash on our eyes are short-lived. Experts at Optimax Eye Surgery note that it would likely take anywhere from 30 to 100 seconds of prolonged light exposure to put us at risk for eye damage. Because the flash of a camera lasts less than one second in […]
Why You Shouldn’t Start A Diet Right After Vacation – Health Digest
Certified personal trainer Daniel Masters thinks the best time to start a diet is today, but the how matters too, per Master Fitness. There’s no need to completely cut out everything you like to eat. “Every time you cut something out completely and go ‘cold Turkey’ you’re putting a lot of strain on your body,” Masters […]
Why Your Eyes Are Always Watering When It’s Cold Outside – Health Digest
Cold weather prompts tear evaporation, reports Ducklo Eye Group. Similar to how wintertime weather dries out our skin, this lack of moisture dries out our eyes. But wait a minute, how is it that dehydration is the cause of overly teary eyes? Well, to make up for lost tear film, our glands compensate by producing […]
What Happens When Water Accidentally Goes Up Your Nose – Health Digest
Viktoriia Hnatiuk/Shutterstock After waiting in a miles-long line at the water park, you’re finally up next for the waterslide. Hooray! If you’re someone who pinches your nose closed with your fingers as you plunge into the pool water below, consider yourself wise. Nothing ruins a day of fun in the sun more than a powerful […]
Is Daydreaming Good For You? – Health Digest
It might sound counterintuitive — to ask someone to let their mind wander so that they can focus better — but this is exactly what daydreaming can do for you, according to neuroscience and positive psychology professional and professor Brynn Winegard. Think about that time when your mind drifted from a tedious task you were focused on and started […]
Doctor Shares With Us When To Worry About Your Shaky Hands – Health Digest
If you notice that your hands are shaking for no apparent reason, it’s always best to consult your healthcare provider as soon as possible. Hand tremors can be a symptom of various medical conditions, some of which could be serious. If you’re also experiencing muscle stiffness, slow movements, or issues with balance and coordination, Dr. Singh […]
Why A High-Protein Diet Makes Your Farts A Little Extra Stinky – Health Digest
According to WebMD, protein requirements vary from 50 to 60 grams, depending on sex. However, high-protein diets focus on adding more protein than you typically do through various sources. Some of the most common high-protein diets, like Paleo and Atkins, concentrate on getting more meats, poultry, fish, eggs, and vegetables into your life while cutting […]