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8 Popular Restaurant Dishes That Are Most Likely To Make You Sick – Health Digest
Solstock/Getty Images Whether you’re enjoying breakfast with the family, meeting a friend for lunch, or going on a dinner date, chances are you’ve dined out at a favorite establishment at least a few times in your life without issue. What happens when you suddenly fall ill after […]
Unexpected Foods That Are Secretly Aging You, According To Our Experts – Health Digest
The Good Brigade/Getty Images Aging may creep up slowly, but when it arrives, it inarguably makes its presence known — often in the most unexpected (and unwelcome) ways. Fine lines and wrinkles develop and deepen, while the skin’s elasticity begins to diminish. Suddenly, even the most potent, […]
After-Sex Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore – Health Digest
Oleksandr Sharkov/Getty Images The post-sex atmosphere is usually one of love, trust, and good vibes. This is partially thanks to the release of oxytocin, a hormone released during orgasm (via WebMD). Also known as the “love hormone,” oxytocin can lower levels of stress, bring down anxiety, and help […]
14 Healthy Foods You Can’t Eat If You’re Following The Carnivore Diet – Health Digest
Martinns/Getty Images In today’s diet-centered world, there seems to be an unspoken arrangement between dieters stating that the best or fastest way to achieve your health goals is to eliminate entire food groups from your menu. For example, the keto diet promises weight loss and blood sugar […]
When You Follow The 7-Day Juice Cleanse, Here’s What Happens To Your Body – Health Digest
Tempura/Getty Images You might be familiar with the idea of a juice cleanse. If you’re accustomed to eating a normal diet, switching to an all-fruit-and-vegetable beverage plan can be quite a departure. This is a popular choice, though, for those who hope to kickstart healthier overall habits, […]
9 Risk Factors For Prostate Cancer Explained – Health Digest
Maskot/Getty Images People assigned male at birth (AMAB) are born with a walnut-sized gland called the prostate located under the bladder and in front of the rectum. It is one of the internal parts of the male reproductive system, along with the vas deference, ejaculatory ducts, urethra, […]
Common Mistakes That Are Secretly Damaging Your Prostate Health – Health Digest
Maskot/Getty Images In men, the prostate is a small, and therefore overlooked, gland. Its location in front of the rectum just below the bladder means that everything from urination to sexual performance can be affected if prostate problems arise (via Harvard Health). Over time, men can suffer […]
When You Eat A Whole Rotisserie Chicken, This Is What Happens To Your Body – Health Digest
Renata Hamuda/Getty Images Rotisserie chicken is a whole chicken that has been seasoned and skewered onto a rotisserie or spit-roasting, which cooks the bird in its own juices by slowly rotating it over consistent heat. It is probably one of the most convenient grab-and-go food items you […]
The Top 10 Causes Of Death In The World – Health Digest
Ljubaphoto/Getty Images It’s never easy to talk about death. It’s a topic that many of us instinctively avoid, perhaps because it forces us to confront the fragility of life and the inevitability of our own mortality. Yet, no matter our age, health, or wealth, death is something we […]
These 9 Fruits Have An Unexpected Effect On Your Cholesterol – Health Digest
Sam Edwards/Getty Images It’s common knowledge that fruit is a healthy addition to a well-rounded diet. What’s less widely known, though, is that certain kinds of fruits can help you manage your cholesterol very effectively. Incorporating these into your diet may help you lower stubborn low-density lipoprotein (LDL, […]