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The Commonly Mistaken Sign Of Shingles You Shouldn’t Ignore – Health Digest
ThalesAntonio/Shutterstock If you’ve ever had shingles, you’d know how particularly uncomfortable the experience is. Caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) — aka the chickenpox virus — in the body, this painfully itchy condition is actually far more common than you might realize. According to the […]
An Underrated Vegetable May Help Your Hair Grow And Manage Your Blood Pressure – Health Digest
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock If you walk down any supplement aisle, you’ll see countless vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and herbal formulas claiming to address just about any health concern. Sleep blends may contain melatonin or magnesium, while people who are pregnant (or trying to get pregnant) may […]
The Sneaky Side Effects Of Taking A Magnesium Bath – Health Digest
Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you’re trying to fight off muscle soreness, stiff joints, general fatigue, or itchy skin, lowering yourself into a magnesium sulfate bath may sound like the perfect solution. After all, generations of people […]
Which Fruit Is The Highest In Carbs? – Health Digest
Tom Werner/Getty Images Although carbs get a “thumbs down” vote from people who strictly adhere to high-protein diets like the carnivore diet, they aren’t inherently terrible for you or your health. In fact, carbs provide you with energy and can help you stay full for longer. (And […]
The Scary Side Effects Of Having Mold Hidden In Your Home – Health Digest
Ilya Burdun/Getty Images When a 28-year-old Central Ohio woman named Sara bought her first home in May of 2024, she likely felt the same nervousness and excitement that many do when they become homeowners. However, any positive emotions she felt may have soon evaporated. Within days of […]
The Origins Of BMI Are Further Removed From Medical Science Than You Knew – Health Digest
Ariel Skelley/Getty Images When your doctor’s office checks your height and weight, you’re probably given an estimate of your body mass index (BMI) to see if you fall within a “healthy” weight range. After all, someone who weighs 150 pounds at 6 feet tall will look very […]
The One Healthy Habit Trump Has In Common With His Active Grandchildren – Health Digest
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images President Donald Trump won’t go down in history as the United States leader with the highest BMI. (That distinction goes to William Taft, whose BMI topped 42; Trump’s is 28.) However, Trump is also unlikely to get many gold stars for his health and exercise […]
When You Oversleep, This Is What Happens To Your Immune System – Health Digest
Alfonso Soler/Shutterstock Weeknights can make it hard to hit the recommended seven hours of sleep. Sometimes it’s your own doing, like staying up late binge-watching a new series or letting happy hour run way past your bedtime. Even with good sleep hygiene, things like work stress or […]
Eating Bananas Every Day Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Lungs – Health Digest
Hazal Ak/Getty Images It’s easy to take your lung health for granted — until you get a cold or flu, that is. The moment you begin to cough or wheeze, you realize just how much you rely on properly functioning lungs to get you through life. Without […]
What Happens To Your Body When You Try The ‘Japanese Walking’ Method – Health Digest
Momo Productions/Getty Images It can be tough to hit that recommended 150 minutes of exercise each week. Maybe you love that high-energy spin instructor, but a late meeting can sometimes make you miss class. And let’s be honest — some days, motivating yourself to get to the […]