Habits
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 […]
Healthy Habits That Can Help Lower Your High Cholesterol In 30 Days – Health Digest
Alfonso Soler/Shutterstock High cholesterol is a common health concern that affects some 71 million people in the United States. This fatty substance is vital to healthy cell and hormone production, so everyone needs at least some. However, there are two different types of cholesterol: low-density lipoprotein (LDL), often […]
Here Are The 3 Worst Eating Habits For Your Metabolism – Health Digest
Hananeko Studio/Shutterstock Having a fast metabolism allows your body to process the calories you consume as rapidly as possible. But what happens when your metabolism turns sluggish? In that case, you may start to gain weight, and you’ll probably want to know how to improve your situation (and your metabolism) […]
Politicians With Questionable Personal Hygiene Habits – Health Digest
Pictore/Getty Images Among the many things that politicians tend to be known for, what’s less on the radar but well worth a little extra investigation are their questionable hygiene habits. Who knew these folks, the biggest decision-makers in the world throughout the course of history, could be guilty […]
Habits That Increase Your Early Death Risk – Health Digest
Kateryna Onyshchuk/Getty Images Just as maintaining healthy habits can extend our lifespan (think flossing, exercising, and regularly getting outside in nature), developing unhealthy habits may oppositely take years off our lives. Smoking, overconsumption of alcohol, and neglecting your stress-reducing meditation routine may be a few of the first […]
Everyday Habits That Are Worse For Your Health Than You Think – Health Digest
Ground Picture/Shutterstock Most of us start and end each day with an established health and hygiene routine. For some people, these habits are a form of self-care: luxuriating in a nightly Epsom salt bath, applying a soothing face mask, or enjoying a morning cup of mushroom coffee. For […]
Snacking Habits That Can Help Lower Your High Cholesterol – Health Digest
Josep Suria/Shutterstock High amounts of sugar and sodium are often hiding in more foods than you realize, making choosing a healthy snack tricky business when trying to lower high cholesterol. Also known as hyperlipidemia, Cleveland Clinic experts explain that a total cholesterol reading of 200 milligrams per deciliter […]
The 2 Habits You Should Change After Turning 50 To Prevent Weight Gain – Health Digest
People who ordinarily eat healthy could also see a few extra pounds after turning 50 due to the shift in hormones and metabolism. If you normally eat 2,200 calories a day in your 40s, you’ll need to cut at least 200 calories a day from that total in your 50s. That might require taking a […]
6 easy ways to spring clean and create new habits that will stick – Healthista
It’s that time of year that brings about the ‘Spring Clean’ – and we don’t just mean your cupboards. Behaviour change specialist, Dr Heather McKee shares 6 easy ways to spring clean your life and create new habits that will stick Spring is the perfect time to dejunk, have a good clear out and think […]
The Unexpected Dangers Of Jessica Biel’s Controversial Eating Habits – Health Digest
While you may not have to worry about fecal matter getting in your bowl of cereal (provided you’re showering in a clean bathroom), there is still a small chance of microbial transfer from dripping hair strands to your food, per Penn State University food safety expert Martin Bucknavage (via TODAY). Additionally, the shower environment — floor, […]