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Healthy Habits That Can Help Lower Your High Cholesterol In 30 Days – Health Digest
Alfonso Soler/Shutterstock High cholesterol is a common health concern that affects some 71 million people in the United States. This fatty substance is vital to healthy cell and hormone production, so everyone needs at least some. However, there are two different types of cholesterol: low-density lipoprotein (LDL), often […]
Is Trader Joe’s Banana And Almond Butter Protein Smoothie Healthy? – Health Digest
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Mike Kemp/Getty Images Smoothies pack a ton of nutrition into a delicious and quick meal. You tend to get a good dose of vitamin C from fruit, and some smoothies have added protein from yogurt or protein powder. […]
Can A ‘Fart Walk’ Help With Healthy Aging? – Health Digest
Ariel Skelley/Getty Images Walking is one of the simplest ways for you to get your recommended 150 minutes of exercise each week to keep your heart healthy and bones strong. Taking a 30-minute walk every day is especially important as you age to lower your risk of chronic […]
How Much Sleep You Need When You’re 50 Or Older For Healthy Aging – Health Digest
Krakenimages.com/Shutterstock During the decades when you worked, your sleep patterns were probably consistent, aside from occasional sleepless nights when the children were sick. If you’re over 50, you might notice you’re going to bed a little earlier than when you were in your 20s or 30s. You don’t quite […]
The Healthy Bean That Can Lower Blood Pressure And Help You Sleep – Health Digest
Xixinxing/Getty Images Beans go with just about anything: a heart-healthy stew, a smoked barbecue platter, or as the perfect chip dip side. Black beans, in particular, are one healthy bean that may benefit you if you’re trying to lower your blood pressure, as well as those of us […]
King Charles Skips This Meal Every Day. But Is It Healthy? – Health Digest
Pool/Getty Images In addition to maintaining a plant-based diet, King Charles III has another meal practice that might surprise you: he opts for only two out of three meals a day. Some of us might struggle to get through the day without a lunch break, but the King […]
Deceivingly ‘Healthy’ Foods That Are Secretly High In Sugar – Health Digest
New Africa/Shutterstock Sugar has a way of sneaking into foods. Even if you think you’re eating a healthy diet that’s low in refined sugars, you may end up increasing your sugar consumption significantly without realizing it. What are the top “sneaky sugar” items to be on the lookout for? Smoothies, some […]
Why People Over 50 Should Try Walking Backward For Healthy Aging – Health Digest
The risk of falls and injury increases as you age. Issues related to balance and walking are common concerns when it comes to your body after age 50. They are also one of the main causes of falls. Experts claim walking backward can greatly help in this area. By employing different muscles than you would when […]
This Popular Yogurt Brand Isn’t As Healthy As You Thought – Health Digest
Stonyfield’s Organic Chocolate Underground yogurt cups are fat-free, which might get you to snatch them off the shelf. Who wouldn’t want fat-free chocolate? A 150-gram tub (about 5 ounces) of this yogurt is just 110 calories and not a trace of fat or cholesterol. It’s also low in sodium and provides 200 milligrams of calcium. […]
Men And Women Over 50 Should Eat These Proteins For Healthy Aging – Health Digest
Wrinkles and graying hair are not the only changes that occur with age. Your capacity to absorb important vitamins and minerals from food also diminishes, per Howard D. Sesso, director of nutrition research and an associate epidemiologist at the division of preventive medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (via AARP). “Vitamin B12 is one of the […]