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Drinking Cranberry Juice Every Day Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Risk Of Lung Cancer – Health Digest
Blackcat/Getty Images Is cranberry juice a favorite daily drink? If so, you’re not just getting a flavorful beverage. You’re also potentially protecting yourself against future lung cancer. Although no single food can prevent cancer, some foods can lower your risk of developing cancer. And cranberries have shown […]
Here’s Your Heart Disease Mortality Risk If You Live In California – Health Digest
Cavan Images / Ron Koeberer/Getty Images California is known for its beaches, Hollywood style, and healthy living. As the fifth largest economy in the world, California also has one of the highest life expectancies in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and […]
The Blood Type That Could Increase A Man’s Risk Of Prostate Cancer – Health Digest
Gorodenkoff/Getty Images Every year, more than 299,000 new cases of prostate cancer are diagnosed, according to the American Cancer Society. And although prostate cancer can be treated successfully, it’s still deadly for more than 35,000 biological males annually. If you have a prostate, you can take some […]
An Underrated Winter Squash Can Reduce Your Risk Of Heart Disease And Cancer At The Same Time – Health Digest
Akarawut/Shutterstock Taking advantage of in-season produce allows you to mix up the flavors and textures of each meal. (Bonus: It also encourages you to support local farms!) For instance, during the cooler months, you’ll probably notice that a buffet of squash varieties is on display. One of […]
The Blood Types That Can Increase Your Risk Of Dementia – Health Digest
Momo Productions/Getty Images Unless you donate blood often, you probably don’t know your blood type. Blood types are distinguished by the types of proteins, called antigens, found on your red blood cells. A person with an A blood type has the A antigen on the blood cells […]
Why The White Spots On Top Of A Loaf Of Bread Could Pose A Risk To Your Health – Health Digest
Fcafotodigital/Getty Images When it comes to buying bread, there are a few things to consider. First of all, what kind of bread do you prefer from a taste standpoint? And of course, you want to factor in the nutritional factors. While many of us may have fond […]
Drinking Too Much Fruit Juice Has A Little-Known Effect On Your Stroke Risk – Health Digest
Goran13/Getty Images Based on data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 5.6% of adults reach for fruit beverages daily. However, drinking more than a glass of fruit juice may lead to an unwanted — and life-threatening — side effect. According to a recently released study, drinking […]
The Cruciferous Vegetable That Can Lower Blood Pressure And Reduce Your Cancer Risk At The Same Time – Health Digest
Noel Hendrickson/Getty Images Cruciferous vegetables are worth adding to your diet. However, there’s one beneficial cruciferous vegetable that stands out if you’re trying to control your blood pressure and lower your risk of cancer: bok choy. Bok choy is brimming with nutritional attributes. A cup of bok choy […]
9 Risk Factors For Prostate Cancer Explained – Health Digest
Maskot/Getty Images People assigned male at birth (AMAB) are born with a walnut-sized gland called the prostate located under the bladder and in front of the rectum. It is one of the internal parts of the male reproductive system, along with the vas deference, ejaculatory ducts, urethra, […]
COVID-19 Could Have An Unexpected Effect On Your Risk Of High Blood Pressure – Health Digest
Jacob Wackerhausen/Getty Images As if you needed another reason to be concerned about the possible effects of COVID-19 on the body, here’s a new one: It might cause higher blood pressure than the flu. According to a 2023 study of over 45,000 patients published in Hypertension, COVID-19 […]