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The Popular Bicep Exercise That Can Naturally Lower High Blood Pressure – Health Digest
Inti St Clair/Getty Images File this one in the “strange but perhaps true” folder: The way you exercise your upper arms could possibly help lower your blood pressure reading at your next doctor’s appointment. And before you make any guesses about what the exercise is, be assured that it isn’t […]
The Intense Regimen Behind Ethan Suplee’s Life-Changing Transformation – Health Digest
Erika Goldring/Getty Images If you saw “Remember the Titans,” you’ll remember actor Ethan Suplee as offensive lineman Louie Lastik. Although offensive linemen are typically large to protect their quarterback, Suplee was the heaviest he had ever been. In fact, he had to weigh himself using a freight scale […]
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 […]
Why Lifting Weights Can Increase Your Risk Of Hemorrhoids (And How To Prevent It) – Health Digest
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock While they’re seldom a serious cause for concern, hemorrhoids can nevertheless cause the sufferer an annoying level of discomfort or irritation, especially when they’re trying to do their business in the bathroom. Per Healthline, there are four kinds of hemorrhoids – internal, external, prolapsed, and thrombosed — and […]
When Men And Women Over 50 Don’t Lift Weights, This Is What Happens – Health Digest
Jamie Grill/Getty Images Lifting weights often evokes the stereotype of a bulky guy in a tank top walking around the gym lugging a gallon of water. So, rather than queue up at the squat rack, many people instead opt for the treadmill or elliptical to get in their […]
You Can Reduce Your Early Death Risk By Making This Small Change – Health Digest
DavideAngelini/Shutterstock Social media highlights some of the physical benefits of exercise, such as looking great in a tank top or showing off chiseled abs in the summer. Sure, exercise can help you lose weight and gain muscle, but there are other reasons why most health organizations recommend getting […]
What It Means When Your Ears Ring After Exercising – Health Digest
Bymuratdeniz/Getty Images You just finished an intense gym session. You feel sweaty but satisfied, until it begins: A nagging ringing in your ears. Whether it’s a fleeting annoyance or a constant nuisance, you want the exercise-induced whine to go away. You also want to know if it’s a […]
We Tried Rucking For A Week To See If It Burns More Calories Than Walking. Here’s What We Found. – Health Digest
Beth Bradford My friend Jeff showed up to his job one day wearing a 35-pound backpack. Because he spends most of the day on his feet, I asked him why he needed the excess weight. “Rucking,” he said. “My buddy and I are doing a military-style race.” Puzzled, […]
‘Rucking’: What Is It And How Does It Transform Your Body? – Health Digest
Parfenish_579/Shutterstock You’ve seen the hashtag #goruck on TikTok. Or maybe you haven’t. CrossFitters will include rucking as part of their WOD (workout of the day) or an additional workout to keep them fit. GQ loves rucking so much that it named rucking the workout of 2024. Rucking comes […]
Simone Biles’ Workout Routine Explained – Health Digest
Jamie Squire/Getty Images Simone Biles vaulted her way to her 10th Olympic medal on Saturday, cementing her GOAT status in gymnastics at the age of 27. Becoming the most decorated American gymnast in history involves some serious dedication. To prepare for the Tokyo Olympics, she told Jimmy Fallon […]