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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, […]
10 Fruits That Can Lower Cholesterol And Blood Pressure At The Same Time – Health Digest
Iiievgeniy/Getty Images Imagine tackling two of the biggest threats to your heart — high cholesterol and high blood pressure — simultaneously. This can become a reality simply by adding a rainbow of delicious fruits to your plate. No complicated diets or superfoods required. Some fruits aren’t just packed […]
When You Eat 50 Grams Of Protein At Every Meal, This Is What Happens To Your Body – Health Digest
Giuseppe Elio Cammarata/Shutterstock In today’s world, everyone seems to be fussing about eating more protein. While research keeps proving that there’s no single right way to approach nutrition and that there are numerous paths toward healthy eating, including protein at every meal does have its advantages. Some of […]
9 Life Experiences That Increase Your Early Death Risk – Health Digest
voronaman/Shutterstock While we all can try our hardest to live safe, danger-free lives, the fact is there are things that we may be doing or exposing ourselves to that could be shortening our lifespan without our even knowing it. Even something as innocuous as sitting for too long […]
The Unpopular Vegetable That Can Lower Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, And Blood Sugar All In One – Health Digest
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Dev Images/Getty Images Okra isn’t just an unpopular vegetable. It’s downright invisible to many people. Hey, the poor vegetable didn’t even make an appearance in a 2019 Fox News poll of Americans’ least loved veggies. Yet okra deserves […]
Underrated Sleep Hacks That Will Have You Drifting Off In No Time – Health Digest
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Liudmila Chernetska/Getty Images Getting a good night’s sleep is important for a lot of reasons. Having a proper rest of anywhere between seven and nine hours can offer a number of health benefits, according to the Centers for […]