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The Surprising Oral Hygiene Mistake That’s Making Your Teeth Hurt – Health Digest
Peopleimages/Getty Images The way you take care of your mouth now can make a big difference down the road when it comes to preventing gum disease, cavities, and even bad breath. Most of us know the basics of brushing your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste […]
If You Take A Zinc Supplement, You Might Be Making This Common Mistake – Health Digest
Bymuratdeniz/Getty Images Many people who eat nutrient-dense foods still like to hedge their nutritional bets by supplementing their diets with extra vitamins and minerals, including zinc. And that makes sense, given that getting enough zinc may help treat colds, as well as promote faster wound healing. But […]
The Dangerous Takeout Mistake You Never Knew Could Make You Sick – Health Digest
Halfpoint Images/Getty Images Chances are, you may have ordered takeout or delivery recently. According to Market.us Scoop, about 60% of U.S. customers make online food orders at least two times a week. And, if you had leftovers, you might have opted to put them into the refrigerator […]
An Underrated Dried Fruit High In Magnesium Can Also Help You Sleep (But Don’t Make This Mistake) – Health Digest
Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock Magnesium is touted as a sleep-promoting nutrient, making it one of the supplements that appeal to light sleepers. According to a 2021 study in Sleep, taking magnesium may help with disordered sleep. The study found that after 15 or more years of daily magnesium supplementation, individuals who […]
Why Taking Magnesium Citrate Before Going To Sleep Is A Huge Mistake – Health Digest
Nicoleta Ionescu/Shutterstock If you’re on TikTok, you’ve probably heard of the Sleepy Girl Mocktail to help you sleep. The concoction consists of tart cherry juice, magnesium, and a sparkling soda like Poppi, and many TikTok users have become instant fans (we tried it but weren’t impressed). On […]
The Biggest Diet Mistake That Can Wreck Your Metabolism Isn’t What You’d Expect – Health Digest
Pormezz/Shutterstock Social media offers plenty of conflicting diet advice that can easily leave you confused. One TikTok influencer could tell you to fast once a week for metabolic health, while someone on Instagram swears by eating several small meals a day to keep your metabolism stoked. You […]
The Food Safety Mistake You Never Want To Make With A Store-Bought Rotisserie Chicken – Health Digest
calimedia/Shutterstock Swinging by the store after a long day to pick up a crisp rotisserie chicken makes dinner a no-brainer. Rotisserie chicken is also a pretty healthy choice, with one chicken breast (skin not eaten) containing 33.6 grams of protein, 341 milligrams of potassium, and 295 milligrams of phosphorus, […]
The Toilet Paper Mistake You Never Knew Could Worsen Hemorrhoids (Especially If You’re Over 50) – Health Digest
Even if you’re actively treating hemorrhoids, wiping with dry toilet paper can derail any improvements. Hemorrhoid tissue is sensitive to begin with, and raking the area with a handful of dry toilet paper may prompt itching, bleeding, or burning sensations, according to Advanced Hemorrhoid Specialists. The greater the irritation, the longer hemorrhoids are likely to […]
Avoid This Poop Mistake If You Don’t Want To Wake Up To Pee All Night – Health Digest
In a 2012 study published in The Journal of Urology, researchers examined the relationship between men’s bowel movement habits and the prevalence of urinary symptoms, such as urinary hesitancy, feelings of not having fully emptied the bladder, and frequent nighttime urination. The study findings showed that men who pooped three times or less each week […]
Avoid This Common Poop Mistake If You Don’t Want Hemorrhoids – Health Digest
Researchers from a 2012 scientific review published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology explain how straining for long periods of time during a bowel movement boosts abdominal pressure. This added pressure placed on the body’s rectal veins can restrict blood flow back to the heart, causing the veins to swell. Sometimes alternatively referred to as […]