Disease prevention
Why People Over 50 Are More At Risk Of Getting Sjögren’s Syndrome (And Warning Signs To Look Out For) – Health Digest
Facundo Diaz Montes/Getty Images As much as there’s quite a bit of beauty that comes with getting older, like all that wisdom and those lovely laugh lines, there are also many things that go downhill. And, for many people, it’s once they’re in their early 50s that […]
The Dining Habit You Should Break If You Have High Blood Pressure – Health Digest
Mallika Home Studio/Shutterstock Almost half of people in the United States have high blood pressure, according to Yale Medicine. Untreated high blood pressure makes your heart work harder to move oxygen-rich blood through your body. Over time, you could develop a heart attack, stroke, or peripheral artery […]
The Average Life Expectancy In New York State Might Surprise You – Health Digest
Allison Michael Orenstein/Getty Images If you’ve never been to New York State, it might be time to check it out. As one of the major cultural epicenters of the world, New York — the city, more specifically — has it all: world-famous museums, Michelin-star restaurants, Broadway, and […]
The Leading Cause Of Death In Indiana Isn’t A Surprise – Health Digest
Sukanya Sitthikongsak/Getty Images The average life expectancy in the United States is 77, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but you could live longer or shorter depending on several factors. Your diet can significantly affect your longevity, so consuming highly processed foods and drinks […]
The Little-Known Seed That Could Lower Blood Pressure And Boost A Man’s Sex Life At The Same Time – Health Digest
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Zinkevych/Getty Images If you have high blood pressure, your doctor might have you take medications such as ACE inhibitors to keep your blood vessels healthy. You could also try to lower your blood pressure without medication by […]
Eating Brown Rice Every Day Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Cholesterol – Health Digest
Daniel De La Hoz/Getty Images When it comes to lowering your cholesterol, it’s all about choosing the right foods. But sometimes what’s good for your cholesterol, and what might drive it through the roof, can be tricky to figure out. For example, we hear about how grains […]
Normal Changes Men Over 50 Should Expect When They Get An Erection – Health Digest
Prostock-studio/Shutterstock Although men don’t experience the drastic hormonal changes of menopause, their levels of testosterone begin to gradually decline around age 40. They might not notice lower levels of testosterone because many don’t have symptoms. However, low levels of testosterone might show up as lower sexual desire, low […]
Myths You Should Stop Believing About Erectile Dysfunction – Health Digest
Goodboy Picture Company/Getty Images For most people with penises, erectile dysfunction (ED) is a sensitive subject. So much so that a lot of people refuse to address the issue when it arises, meaning many cases go untreated. But here’s the thing: ED is common, affecting more than 50% […]
Little-Known Habits That Can Increase Your Risk Of Kidney Disease – Health Digest
Studio Romantic/Shutterstock Your kidneys work hard to filter out waste and excess fluid from your blood while also balancing your blood pressure and minerals. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) occurs when your kidneys don’t function as they should. You might not notice signs of CKD at first, but […]
The Cancer-Fighting Vegetable That Can Also Boost Your Kidney Health – Health Digest
Wirestock Creators/Shutterstock Is there really an affordable, easily available food that fights cancer as well as protects your kidneys? Yes! It’s arugula, a leafy green that’s full of flavor and bursting with nutrients. You’ve probably seen bagged arugula or arugula in bunches in your nearest grocery store’s […]