Health and wellness
What Men Over 50 Should Know About Erectile Dysfunction After Surgery – Health Digest
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock As people get older, the body can’t handle surgeries and treatments the way it once did. Because of this, some people end up with unrelated short-term or long-term side effects because of those surgeries. If you’re a man over 50, one of those side […]
The Blood Type That Could Increase A Man’s Risk Of Prostate Cancer – Health Digest
Gorodenkoff/Getty Images Every year, more than 299,000 new cases of prostate cancer are diagnosed, according to the American Cancer Society. And although prostate cancer can be treated successfully, it’s still deadly for more than 35,000 biological males annually. If you have a prostate, you can take some […]
The Unexpected Way Eating Sourdough Bread Every Day Affects Your Sleep – Health Digest
Irina Wilhauk/Shutterstock Sleep is a basic human need, but not everyone gets enough of it. According to the American Psychiatric Assocation, sleep disorders affect 50+ million individuals in the U.S. alone. And if you regularly toss and turn, you understand how frustrating the experience can be. The good news […]
The Underrated Root Vegetable That Can Prevent Cancer And Help You Poop – Health Digest
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Maskot/Getty Images For centuries, people turned to plants for their medicinal properties. They would dry certain leaves or flowers and put them into their teas to soothe their throats or ease digestion. Bulbs of some plants were […]
Can AG1 Drinks Lower High Cholesterol? The Answer Is Complicated – Health Digest
Daniel De La Hoz/Getty Images Endurance athletes remember AG1 as Athletic Greens more than a decade ago as a supplement to balance any nutritional deficiencies. Today, AG1 markets itself as a supplement for anyone wanting to improve their health. AG1 can replace your daily multivitamin, greens powder, […]
Why Doctors Don’t Want Us To Sit On The Toilet For More Than 10 Minutes – Health Digest
Jonathan Kirn/Getty Images If you’ve ever taken your phone with you into the bathroom and sat on the toilet doom-scrolling, you’re in the majority. According to a June 2021 survey by Vioguard, Inc. (via PR Newswire), a whopping 73% of people admit to using their phone on the […]
An Underrated Plant-Based Protein Could Help Lower High Cholesterol (And It’s Not Tofu) – Health Digest
Josep Suria/Shutterstock When it comes to lowering cholesterol, you usually can’t go wrong with a plant-based diet. Animal-based foods like meat and cheese are typically high in saturated fat and cholesterol, and too much of these foods can raise your LDL cholesterol. On the other hand, plant-based […]
One Of The Safest Cholesterol Medications Still Has A Few Unwanted Side Effects – Health Digest
Jlco – Julia Amaral/Getty Images High cholesterol is one of the main risk factors for heart disease and stroke, and 86 million Americans have cholesterol levels above 200 mg/dL, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Lifestyle changes such as exercising, quitting smoking, limiting […]
The Underrated Pink Vegetable That Can Help You Age Gracefully – Health Digest
Ekaterina Demidova/Getty Images What pink-red food adds crunch, color, and a peppery pick-me-up to salads, slaws, and stir-fries? Radishes! Yet radishes aren’t just a feast for the eyes and the palate. They may also help you age a little slower. Radishes are root vegetables (like potatoes, carrots, […]
A New Scientific Discovery Could Be Key To Kicking Cancer To The Curb – Health Digest
Karrastock/Getty Images Cancer survival rates have improved over several decades thanks to research, but cancer still remains the second leading cause of death in the United States behind heart disease. According to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, one person dies every 9 minutes from blood cancers such […]