11 May, 2025
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If This Dangerous Texas Animal Stings You On Your Face, Your Odds Aren’t Good – Health Digest

PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock The Arizona bark scorpion (Centruroides sculpturatus) may be small — typically ranging in size from 1 to 3 inches long — but don’t let its size fool you. This desert dweller is the most venomous scorpion in North America, and its sting can be […]

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A Popular Fruit That’s Good For Weight Loss Can Also Help Prevent Cancer – Health Digest

New Africa/Shutterstock If you’re following a high-protein or keto diet, fruit might not be at the top of your grocery list. But when it comes to weight loss as part of a balanced diet, fruit can actually be a helpful ally. While some fruits are naturally high […]

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Parisian Osteopath and Founder of Four Mama’s Olivia de Maigret shares why Pelvic health is instrumental to good health… – Healthista

Parisian Osteopath and Founder of Four Mama’s Olivia de Maigret shares why Pelvic health is instrumental to good health…   Lets talk about pelvic health which according to Olivia de Maigret, Paris-trained osteopath and Co-Founder of Four Mamas, is key to our wellbeing.    In fact, Olivia says your pelvis is almost your body’s foundation- and […]

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Who Makes Kirkland Signature Sleep Aid, And Is It Good For You? – Health Digest

Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock Regardless of how well you stick to your sleep routine, sometimes you need a little help from a sleep aid when life is a little chaotic. Sleep supplements like melatonin help your body settle into a more consistent sleep/wake cycle, and minerals like magnesium help relax […]

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The Underrated Bean That’s High-Fiber And Good For Your Cholesterol – Health Digest

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Photographer, Basak Gurbuz Derman/Getty Images It’s time for lima beans to come out from under the shadow of other popular bean varieties like pintos, Great Northerns, and kidneys. Rather than just being another ingredient in classic succotash, lima […]

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Is Activia Yogurt Actually Good For Your Gut? Your Body Might Not Think So At First – Health Digest

Westend61/Getty Images Activia asks you to “take the gut health challenge,” suggesting that you eat Activia yogurt twice a day for 14 days. That gives those little bacteria found in Activia and other fermented foods time to go to work in bringing your gut back into balance. Your […]

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Is Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Good For You? (Hint: There’s One Kind You Should Avoid) – Health Digest

Africa Studio/Shutterstock Dietitians and other health practitioners will tell you how important fruits are for your diet. Most fruits and vegetables are great sources of fiber and provide vitamin C and other nutrients to maintain your health. Juices somewhat fit into this category, even though they don’t have […]

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High-Protein Fast Food Orders That Are Actually Good For You – Health Digest

kckate16/Shutterstock Most of us have been conditioned to believe that fast food equals junk food. While it’s true that most fast food isn’t exactly healthy, some items offer a surprising amount of nutrition. For example, a few popular fast food and chain restaurant items are straight up no-guilt, high-protein […]

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Why TikTok’s Rubber Band Hack To Depuff Your Face Is Too Good To Be True – Health Digest

BongkarnGraphic/Shutterstock Strange TikTok hacks are nothing new. Yet one that’s been getting a lot of press is truly head-scratching — and ear scrunching: When you have facial swelling, you can reduce puffiness quickly by loosely wrapping rubber bands around your ears. Have trouble picturing how this works? If you head to […]

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Why Ghost Poops Are Actually A Sign Of Good Health – Health Digest

Turk_stock_photographer/Getty Images If you’ve ever scrolled on TikTok or been in the company of a gastroenterologist, you may have wondered about your poop health. Are you eating enough fiber to poop? Are you hydrating enough? Is constipation becoming a concern?  While unexpected triggers that can instantly change your poop habits can leave you worried, there is […]