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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 […]
You Shouldn’t Ignore This Sneaky Symptom Of Esophageal Cancer – Health Digest
DimaBerlin/Shutterstock Esophageal cancer diagnoses account for just 1.1% of all new cancers each year (per National Cancer Institute). This makes esophageal cancer rarer than breast cancer, prostate cancer, and lung cancer. Nonetheless, the incidence of esophageal cancer among adults under 50 years old appears to be on the […]
The Top 3 Causes Of Dopamine Deficiency You Don’t Want To Ignore – Health Digest
Luis Alvarez/Getty Images Ever get that little rush of excitement when someone likes your post or follows you on social media? That’s dopamine kicking into action. Dopamine is a feel-good neurotransmitter that involves motivation and reward. Each time you feel that little speck of pleasure when you […]
Warning Signs From Your Skin You Shouldn’t Ignore – Health Digest
Ekaterina Demidova/Getty Images Your skin is the largest organ of your body, acting as a protective barrier against infections, germs, and environmental elements. Your skin sheds around 500 million skin cells every day and regenerates every 27 days. With so much activity, it’s no surprise that your […]
Warning Signs From Your Eyes You Shouldn’t Ignore – Health Digest
Fg Trade/Getty Images We can tell a lot from the eyes. For example, if someone is exhausted or has been crying, their eyes reveal that. Eyes can express emotions like anger, fear, sadness, and even love. What eyes can also do is give us a heads up […]
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 […]
What Happens To Your Cholesterol When You Eat Canned Tuna Every Day (And The Risk You Shouldn’t Ignore) – Health Digest
Aleksandargeorgiev/Getty Images When it comes to healthy convenience foods, canned tuna ranks among the top five. Canned tuna serves as a quick high-protein snack to keep you full until that late dinner, but you can also dress up canned tuna with some peas and noodles in a […]
Blood Sugar Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore If You’re Over 50 – Health Digest
LightField Studios/Shutterstock Each time you eat something, your body goes to work sorting out the nutrients to fuel and heal your body. Carbs in your food are converted to glucose to provide energy for your cells. That’s when your blood sugar rises, so your pancreas begins to release […]
The 7 Warning Signs Of Bone Cancer You Shouldn’t Ignore – Health Digest
Momo Productions/Getty Images Although it is rare, bone cancer is a serious health concern that affects thousands of people annually. In 2024 alone, there were 3,970 new diagnoses among both adults and children in the United States (per American Cancer Society). Primary forms of this disease that originate in […]
5 Warning Signs Of Prostate Cancer You Shouldn’t Ignore – Health Digest
John Fedele/Getty Images Based on estimates from the American Cancer Society, more than 35,000 men will die of prostate cancer in 2024, and close to 300,000 new cases will be diagnosed. Second only to lung cancer in terms of its mortality rate for American men, prostate cancer is said […]