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The Ideal Age Gap For A Healthy Sex Life Isn’t What You’d Expect – Health Digest
An older 2012 study focused on couples from Hong Kong and published in The Journal of Sex Research noted a 2- to 4-year age gap (where the husband was older) as being the best in terms of sexual satisfaction for men. Despite such research, experts maintain that these disparities and how they affect your sex life cannot […]
Can Cashews Help You Lose Weight? The Answer Isn’t What You’d Expect – Health Digest
According to United States Department of Agriculture researcher David Baer, who co-authored 2019 study, the difference in calories could be attributed to the fact that not all of the calories in cashews are digested by the human body — especially those in the cell walls of the nuts. “Until we break open that cell wall, the […]
The Best Carbohydrate To Help You Poop Isn’t What You’d Expect – Health Digest
You’ve probably read enough to know that fiber makes you poop. And split peas pack a punch when it comes to fiber: 1 cup contains as much as 43.5 grams of dietary fiber, per the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Split peas have both the soluble and insoluble kinds. Both of these kinds of fibers perform […]
You Won’t Expect This Popular Exercise To Help You Poop (But It Really Works) – Health Digest
platinumArt/Shutterstock We know certain foods can help get our guts moving, but did you know we can prime ourselves for a bowel movement with exercise, too? Of course, physical activity of any variety is good for our gastrointestinal health by boosting blood flow, stimulating digestive enzymes, and kicking the nerves of our endocrine system, nervous […]
These Brain Parasites Are More Common Than You’d Expect – Health Digest
While toxocariasis and neurocysticercosis share some similarities, they have their distinct differences. Toxocariasis infections are borne from the Toxocara roundworm, a parasite whose eggs can be found in contaminated dirt and soil (via U.S. News & World Report). If ingested by humans, the eggs can make their way into the intestines where the larvae may […]
This Popular Veggie Has More Protein Than You’d Expect – Health Digest
Make the most of this nutrient-packed vegetable by incorporating it into more meals. Mix broccoli with colorful veggies like cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and red onions, drizzle with olive oil, and roast until caramelized for a visually appealing and yummy side dish. Craving a loaded baked potato? Try stuffing it with a broccoli and cheese […]