Health and wellness
The US County That Has One Of America’s Highest Cancer Rates – Health Digest
Fatcamera/Getty Images When it comes to cancer rates in the U.S., some states have a higher rate than others. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of 2021, Kentucky has a rate of 509.9 new cases of cancer per 100,000 people each year, […]
Can Sleep Paralysis Kill You? What To Believe – Health Digest
Thanakorn.P/Shutterstock If you’ve ever had the experience of feeling like you can’t move your body, even though you want to, either right before falling asleep or as you wake up, you’ve had what’s known as sleep paralysis. While it only lasts for a brief time, people report […]
Where Do Fruit Flies Lay Eggs And What Happens When You Eat Them? – Health Digest
Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images You’re sitting at home in your favorite chair, scrolling through your social media feed. From the corner of your eye, you notice something small and black darting around, near your face. You stop for a moment, chalking it up to eye strain from too […]
The Low-Carb Fruit Snack That Can Help You Poop Fast – Health Digest
Ingwervanille/Getty Images No matter your age or gender, constipation affects everyone at some point in their life. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, 16 out of every 100 people suffer from constipation, a number that jumps to 33 out of every […]
If You Have Chicken Skin On Your Neck, You Could Have This – Health Digest
Mavocado/Getty Images If you’ve noticed bumpy patches on your neck, you could be dealing with a common skin condition called keratosis pilaris. Nicknamed “chicken skin” because of its texture, this condition usually appears on the upper arms, thighs, cheeks, or buttocks — but it can also show up […]
Your Magnesium Levels Could Skyrocket If You Have This Medical Condition – Health Digest
Urbazon/Getty Images Magnesium is quite plentiful in the human body, and with good reason. It is a cofactor in over 300 enzyme systems, including protein synthesis, muscle and nerve function, blood sugar control (and here’s what happens to your blood sugar if you don’t get enough magnesium), and […]
The Tropical Fruit You Can Eat Before Bed To Sleep Better – Health Digest
Inside Creative House/Shutterstock Slightly tart, slightly sweet, and completely refreshing, pineapple is one of the world’s most popular tropical fruits. While it’s a common addition to colorful fruit salads and makes occasional (if somewhat controversial) appearances on pizza, it also offers many health benefits. Pineapple is rich […]
Elvis Presley’s Heart Conditions Were Truly Heartbreaking – Health Digest
Tom Wargacki/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When rock-and-roll legend Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977, at the age of only 42 years old, it was reported that he had had a heart attack. Per contemporaneous reporting by The New […]
The Common Sleep Position That’s Been Linked To An Increased Dementia Risk – Health Digest
Svetikd/Getty Images Maybe you’ve already mastered the basics of good sleep hygiene. You stop eating a few hours before bed and squeeze in some light yoga to quiet your mind. You keep your bedroom dark and cool, and you steer clear of screens for at least an […]
What Happens To Your Body When Hydrocodone And Ibuprofen Are Taken Together – Health Digest
Jgi/jamie Grill/Getty Images Everyday aches and pains are a part of life. Your muscles feel tender after a tough workout. Your temples throb after a night overindulging in too many TikTok-inspired cocktails. (Better to stick with mocktails; Health Digest tried the Sleepy Girl mocktail and was surprised.) […]