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The Low-Calorie Snack That Can Fill You Up And Reduce Your Risk Of Prostate Cancer – Health Digest
Andreypopov/Getty Images Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the prostate gland. According to the Mayo Clinic, this small, walnut-shaped gland creates seminal fluid to protect sperm and aid in their transport. It’s not known what causes prostate cancer, but being older, being Black, having […]
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 […]
13 Sleep Mistakes That Can Increase Your Early Death Risk – Health Digest
Oleg Breslavtsev/Getty Images We do it every single night of our lives. Per experts’ estimates, an average person spends approximately one third of his or her life asleep (via the Handbook of Clinical Neurology). Unfortunately, that level of practice doesn’t always seem to make perfect. According to a 2006 report published […]
Getting A Vasectomy Could Have An Unexpected Effect On A Man’s Prostate Cancer Risk – Health Digest
Maskot Bildbyrå/Getty Images According to the Mayo Clinic, a vasectomy is considered to be a permanent form of birth control for men. With a vasectomy, the tubes that carry sperm are cut and closed off so sperm can no longer leave the testicles to create a pregnancy. A […]
Following The Carnivore Diet Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Risk Of Alzheimer’s Disease – Health Digest
Alina Rosanova/Getty Images If you love meat, you might have looked into the carnivore diet. Podcaster Joe Rogan said he lost 12 pounds and improved his autoimmune disorder after following the carnivore diet for a month, even though it wreaked havoc on his digestive system for the first […]
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 […]
Medical Conditions That Increase Your Risk Of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome – Health Digest
Simpleimages/Getty Images Young adults with no previous health problems could suddenly experience cardiac arrest without any previous symptoms or warning. Cardiac arrest differs from a heart attack in that cardiac arrest occurs due to a problem with your heart’s electrical system rather than a blockage. Although sudden adult […]
Diet Mistakes That Increase Your Risk Of Early Death – Health Digest
Commercial Eye/Getty Images Diet fads come and go, and some might shorten your lifespan more than you’d think. About half of America goes on a diet every year, according to the 2024 Gitnux Report. With a seemingly endless array of diet options, determining which one is best for […]
Habits That Increase Your Early Death Risk – Health Digest
Kateryna Onyshchuk/Getty Images Just as maintaining healthy habits can extend our lifespan (think flossing, exercising, and regularly getting outside in nature), developing unhealthy habits may oppositely take years off our lives. Smoking, overconsumption of alcohol, and neglecting your stress-reducing meditation routine may be a few of the first […]
Popular Medications That Increase Your Risk Of Gout – Health Digest
Pixelseffect/Getty Images According to the Mayo Clinic, gout is a type of arthritis. People with gout can experience sudden attacks of pain, swelling, redness, and tenderness in one or more joints. Most often, gout attacks occur in the big toe. Gout occurs when your body is not able […]