Health and wellness
What Sleeping With The TV On Can Predict About Your Mental Health – Health Digest
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Steve Prezant/Getty Images Some people like a calm, quiet, cozy bedroom that’s dark and cool. Others prefer to fall asleep amid the constant noise and flickering light coming from a nearby TV. In fact, a Sleep Foundation poll […]
What Happens To Your Body When You Stop Having Erections – Health Digest
Vitranc/Getty Images Erectile dysfunction (ED) can frustrate your relationship with your partner, leading to feelings of depression, anxiety, or low self-esteem. It might feel embarrassing to have ED, especially if you think you’re the only one experiencing it. ED is a fairly common medical condition, affecting about 30 […]
What Happens To Orgasms When You’re 50 Or Older – Health Digest
Halfpoint Images/Getty Images With age comes a whole boatload of changes. While many of them aren’t exactly for the better — after all, who needs that persistent back pain that refuses to go away? — some of those changes are actually positive. Women, especially, get lucky in this […]
Low Cholesterol Fast Food Orders That Won’t Wreak Havoc On Your Heart – Health Digest
frantic00/Shutterstock If your doctor tells you that you have high cholesterol, you’ll need to do a few things to help lower it. They might recommend exercising to help boost your HDL cholesterol, which is the “good” type that helps remove cholesterol from your blood. Because smoking lowers your […]
What It Means When Men Lose An Erection – Health Digest
MAYA LAB/Shutterstock Even though it may create an awkward moment when it’s happening, losing an erection is pretty common. According to the Cleveland Clinic, it’s estimated that roughly 50% of people between the ages of 40 and 70 experience erectile dysfunction (ED) at some point in their lives. However, it’s […]
Is E. Coli Deadly? Here’s Your Mortality Risk – Health Digest
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock From time to time, outbreaks of E. coli pop up in the news cycle. For instance, in October 2024, dozens of McDonald’s restaurants were shut down when consumers became ill with E. coli after eating contaminated Quarter Pounders, according to the U.S. Centers for […]
Why You Should Avoid Taking Ibuprofen With Meloxicam – Health Digest
Tom Merton/Getty Images Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) prescribed for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It stops pain by blocking cyclooxygenase (COX) proteins that typically cause pain and inflammation. Although meloxicam is less likely to cause stomach issues compared to other NSAIDs, you have to pay attention […]
What Is ‘Pink Cocaine’? Doctor Tells Us Ugly Truth About The Drug Tangled Up In Liam Payne’s Death – Health Digest
Jeff Spicer/Getty Images One Direction singer Liam Payne reportedly had a mix of methamphetamines, ketamine, and MDMA in his system when he fell from a Buenos Aires hotel balcony and died, according to an initial toxicology report (via ABC News). This recreational mix of drugs is known as […]
The Easy Exercise You Can Do Before Bed To Reduce Stress And Help You Sleep – Health Digest
Galina Zhigalova/Getty Images Exercise is one of the most important tools for losing weight when combined with a healthy diet. Whether you start your day with a brisk walk or end your day with high-intensity interval training (HIIT), moving your body every day helps you burn more calories. […]
Warning Signs Your Prostate Is Infected (And What To Do About It) – Health Digest
simona pilolla 2/Shutterstock Found in the male reproductive system, the prostate gland is essential to sexual health. For instance, without the prostate to help move it out of the body, semen would never be able to fertilize a woman’s egg. As men age, their prostate glands can start to […]