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9 Body Parts That Are Aging Faster Than You Are – Health Digest
Chay_Tee/Shutterstock You might be feeling young, but your body could be telling a different story. From creaky joints to receding gums, certain parts of your body may be growing older than the rest of you. According to a 2023 study published in Nature, nearly 20% of the people […]
Sandwiches That Were Once Popular In The 1950s, Ranked By Healthiness – Health Digest
Ajaykampani/Getty Images Sandwiches have been around for a long, long time. Yet, they became quite popular after the invention of sliced bread in the late 1920s as an easy-to-make and portable lunch alternative for kids and husbands alike. However, some historians argue that they truly thrived during the […]
What It Really Means If Your Nails Change Color – Health Digest
Jose Luis Pelaez Inc/Getty Images Turning your fingernails and toenails into vibrant works of art can showcase your style and personality. But what happens when your nails change color on their own? In that case, you might wonder if you have a serious medical problem. Fortunately, nail […]
Strange Things That Can Happen To Your Body Right Before Falling Asleep – Health Digest
kapinon.stuio/Shutterstock Sleep is something the majority of us look forward to. At the end of a long day (or a long night), there often is no better feeling than crawling under the covers, knowing that you have nowhere to be and nothing to do for the next […]
When You Take Magnesium Glycinate Every Day, This Is What Happens To Your Body – Health Digest
Fcafotodigital/Getty Images You’ve probably come across the magnesium craze that’s been around social media for a while now. From mocktails to oils and good ol’ supplements, you may wonder whether the claims around this mineral are true. It turns out that magnesium is one of the most […]
Can TSA Body Scanners Affect Your Health? – Health Digest
Frame Stock Footage/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you’ve flown since 2010, chances are you’ve stepped into a TSA body scanner at airport security. Although these scanners were first introduced in 2007, their widespread use didn’t begin until after a 2009 […]
10 Risky Cholesterol Mistakes To Avoid If You’re Over 50 – Health Digest
Fatcamera/Getty Images Despite serving multiple purposes in the body, such as building new cells or producing hormones, cholesterol has gained a bad rap due to its potentially harmful effects on health, even though cholesterol itself isn’t inherently bad. This is because, being a fatty, waxy substance, high […]
Low-Fat Ways To Make Your Scrambled Eggs Even Fluffier – Health Digest
Adamkaz/Getty Images Eggs aren’t just a popular breakfast buffet item or special occasion brunch fare. They’re a staple food for people around the world. In fact, egg consumption across many Asian, European, and Central American countries is higher than in the United States, according to World Population […]
When You Stop Drinking Wine, This Is What Happens To Your Body – Health Digest
New Africa/Shutterstock There is no doubt that there are benefits to enjoying a glass of wine. Moderate red wine consumption, such as one five-ounce glass a day for women and two for men, can have an upside. Red wine can raise HDL or “good” cholesterol and improve blood […]
The Unexpected Origins Of Human Fingernails – From Claws To Nails – Health Digest
Mikheyeva Volha/Shutterstock Human fingernails serve many purposes. This strong coating on our fingertips helps protect our fingers during gripping, which also shields us from infections since we’re less at risk for injury. They additionally aid with fine motor movements like scratching, separating, and picking up objects. They […]