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Single-Food Weight Loss Diets You Should Avoid At All Costs – Health Digest
While strawberries are indeed a nutritious fruit, relying solely on them for an extended period is not a balanced approach to nutrition, which is what the strawberry diet proposes. Like most single-food diets, the strawberry diet gained attention for its promises of rapid weight loss. In fact, it claims to help people shed 4 pounds […]
Where Is EverlyWell From Shark Tank Season 9 Today? – Health Digest
During her pitch, Cheek emphasized that EverlyWell offers 13 different kits ranging from cholesterol tests to thyroid tests to hormone tests and many more, with prices spanning between $69 and $399 (via CNBC Prime). While she stated that the tests were not covered by insurance, Cheek noted that not even a year after launching, the […]
Unexpected Health Benefits Of Cruciferous Vegetables – Health Digest
Cognitive function includes complex activities of the brain, such as memory, processing, attention, and executive functions, e.g., reasoning, problem-solving, planning, and multi-tasking (via Oregon State University). Many things can affect cognitive function, including genetics, age, brain injury, and chronic health conditions like heart disease, stroke, and diabetes (via the CDC). Diet has been found to […]
Hand Washing Dishes Has One Unexpected Health Benefit – Health Digest
Exposing children to household microbiomes doesn’t mean allowing them to roll around in dirt or never shower, according to Dr. Jordan S. Orange, chief of immunology, allergy and rheumatology at Texas Children’s Hospital (via NBC News). Parents should be weighing their decisions with mindfulness and reasonable logic, especially since there’s evidence to support fewer respiratory illnesses […]
Unexpected Health Benefits Of Popcorn – Health Digest
While there are most definitely many health benefits to popcorn, it’s important to note that this doesn’t mean you can consume any and all types of popcorn risk-free. For example, the American Heart Association notes that movie theater popcorn, while a popular snack, is generally not a healthy option. Popcorn served at the movies can have […]
Why The Health Insurance Death Spiral Is So Dangerous – Health Digest
To increase the number of healthy people in the health insurance pool, the Affordable Care Act required all people in 2014 to either have health insurance or pay a tax penalty, according to a 2020 article in Health Affairs. When efforts to eliminate this mandate began in 2017, health insurance companies in the ACA marketplace […]
What Really Happens To Your Body When You Drink A Starbucks Latte Every Day – Health Digest
Acne continues to be a common skin problem beyond adolescence, as noted in a 2020 study published in JAMA Dermatology. In Western countries, around half of adults older than 25 have acne, with women being affected at a higher rate. In some people, acne develops for the first time during adulthood, while in others it […]
This Could Be Why You’re Not Losing Weight (Even If You’re Exercising And Dieting) – Health Digest
If you’re dieting, you could easily feel left out of social gatherings such as happy hours and restaurant openings. Yet a little drink here or there can wreck your weight loss, according to Better Health Channel. Not only does alcohol put a halt to your fat burning, but it will have you reaching for less […]
Where Is Browndages From Shark Tank Season 13 Today? – Health Digest
Bashir and Mahdi pitched Browndages to the Sharks, handing each some samples to match their skin tones (via YouTube). They wanted $75,000 for a 7.5% stake in the company. All the Sharks were supportive of the company’s aim for inclusivity, but Robert Herjavec declined because he believed larger companies could produce billions in inventory at […]
If You Swallow Too Much Toothpaste, This Is What Happens To Your Body – Health Digest
Sodium fluoride and triclosan are the two toxic chemicals in toothpaste that, when eaten in excess, can lead to symptoms of an overdose such as vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions, trouble breathing, reduced heart rate, heart attack, and more (via Mount Sinai). While this may sound unnerving, the National Capital Poison Center emphasizes that non-prescription toothpaste products […]