04 Dec, 2023
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Does Being Left-Handed Increase Your Risk Of Cancer? Here’s What We Know – Health Digest

A 2007 article in Epidemiology followed more than 12,000 Dutch women for 13 years. During that time, 252 women passed away. The researchers compared the mortality rates between left-handers and right-handers and found that left-handers had a 70% higher risk of dying from cancer and twice the risk of dying from breast cancer. They were […]

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Not Eating These 11 Foods Can Increase Early Death Risk – Health Digest

You may not automatically think of legumes when building up a healthy dinner plate, but this family of flowering plants, which include beans (kidney, pinto, white, black, and lima), chickpeas, split peas, lentils, and edamame (unripened soybeans) are robust sources of protein, fiber, and vitamins that support heart health. Legumes can also help lower cholesterol […]

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The Protein Mistake That Will Increase Your Risk Of Getting Sick – Health Digest

Insufficient protein consumption not only weakens immunity but can also lead to various health issues such as muscle weakness, fatigue, hair loss, skin problems, edema, and impaired wound healing. Your daily protein requirements depend on factors like age, gender, activity level, and overall health. For instance, sedentary adults should aim for a daily protein intake […]

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Unexpected Factors That Increase Your Chance Of Getting Bitten By A Mosquito – Health Digest

When you’re donating blood at your local blood bank, they love it when a type O comes in. It turns out mosquitoes like them, too. A 2019 study published in the American Journal of Entomology found that when given feeders of different blood types (A, B, AB, and O), the mosquitoes spent the most time […]

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Habits That Increase Your Risk Of Getting The Flu – Health Digest

Exercise can have many health benefits, like helping with blood pressure, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But too much might leave you more susceptible to the flu, according to TODAY. “Regular exercise is actually great for your body, good for your immune system,” according to gastroenterologist Dr. Roshini Raj. “But if you’re overdoing it, […]