01 Jul, 2025
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Rice Protein Powder Could Have An Unexpected Effect On Your Blood Pressure – Health Digest

BongkarnGraphic/Shutterstock Do you have hypertension? If so, you’re like nearly half of all adults in the U.S., according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, just because high blood pressure is common doesn’t make it any less problematic. After all, the CDC […]

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Add An Underrated Ingredient To Your Hot Cocoa For An Unexpected Effect On Your Cholesterol – Health Digest

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Jose Luis Pelaez Inc/Getty Images One of the best things about the cold winter months is sipping on hot cocoa with some marshmallows. Hot cocoa warms your bones and your soul while you are cuddling up in […]

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Eating Turmeric Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Mental Health – Health Digest

Nungning20/Shutterstock Turmeric is one of those underrated spices that deserves more attention. Without its earthy taste and vibrant yellow hue, many curries, cheeses, butters, and mustards would fall flat of their potential. Yet turmeric’s value isn’t limited to what it brings to recipes. Turmeric has both documented […]

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Drinking Grape Juice Every Day Can Have An Unexpected Effect On Your Cholesterol – Health Digest

Eternalcreative/Getty Images Grape juice is probably one of the tastiest juices on the market. In fact, it’s so darn delicious that it’s almost difficult to believe that it comes with a boatload of benefits too. Not only does grape juice contain antiviral properties, thanks to its vitamin […]

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Eating Pita Bread Every Day Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Cholesterol (But There’s A Catch) – Health Digest

Tirachard Kumtanom/Shutterstock Sliced bread, deli rolls, and thin tortilla wraps aren’t your only choices when you’re craving thin bread. Pita bread (with its handy pocket and foldability) can be a wonderful alternative. In fact, swapping out other breads for pita bread each day could possibly offer you […]

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Drinking Too Much Liquid IV Can Have A Dangerous Effect On Your Heart – Health Digest

Extreme-photographer/Getty Images You’ve heard countless times about how you should drink more water. If you’re not a big water drinker, it can be difficult to get your recommended eight or so glasses a day. On the other hand, drinking too much water can be harmful because it […]

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Drinking Alcohol Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Testosterone Levels – Health Digest

Photoalto/frederic Cirou/Getty Images A night of drinking can bring many laughs and unexpected behaviors, and a few drinks outside of the norm could make you feel a little, well, horny. You and your partner come home feeling in the mood until you realize that your guy down […]

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Drinking Too Much Fruit Juice Has A Little-Known Effect On Your Stroke Risk – Health Digest

Goran13/Getty Images Based on data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 5.6% of adults reach for fruit beverages daily. However, drinking more than a glass of fruit juice may lead to an unwanted — and life-threatening — side effect. According to a recently released study, drinking […]

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Eating Egg Whites Every Day Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Kidney Health – Health Digest

Manny Rodriguez/Getty Images According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 35.5 million U.S. adults are living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), and 90% of those people aren’t even aware that they have it. If kidney disease is left untreated, it not only affects the kidney’s […]

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COVID-19 Could Have An Unexpected Effect On Your Risk Of High Blood Pressure – Health Digest

Jacob Wackerhausen/Getty Images As if you needed another reason to be concerned about the possible effects of COVID-19 on the body, here’s a new one: It might cause higher blood pressure than the flu. According to a 2023 study of over 45,000 patients published in Hypertension, COVID-19 […]