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When You Stop Masturbating, This Is What Happens To Your Sleep – Health Digest
Endorphins, vasopressin, oxytocin, norepinephrine, and serotonin are some other hormones involved in an orgasm that can also put you right to sleep. As explained by sexologist Rebecca Alvarez Story (via Well+Good), while endorphins act as natural painkillers and make you feel more relaxed, vasopressin and oxytocin work against the stress hormones in your system. High levels of stress hormones, specifically […]
The Strange Thing That Happens To Your Digestion When You Stop Wearing This Type Of Underwear – Health Digest
For people with health concerns related to their gastrointestinal tract — like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Chron’s, or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) — the digestion process isn’t always easy or clear-cut. Bloating, acid reflux, and heartburn are common symptoms when you have digestion issues, and wearing tight underwear can just make things worse. In fact, one of […]
Turns Out We Have A Button To Stop Nagging Neck Pain. Here’s How To Find It – Health Digest
Prathanchorruangsak/Getty Images Sitting at a desk for a while can easily turn into a literal pain in the neck. It might not be noticeable while you’re in deep work mode, but you feel that stabbing pain when you sit back for a break. You move your head back and forth and wish a massage therapist […]
What Happens To Your Gut When You Stop Eating Meat – Health Digest
Leaky gut syndrome is the theory that an impaired gut barrier allows toxins to enter your bloodstream, which in turn could give rise to other diseases, per Cleveland Clinic. According to a 2022 study published in the journal Gut, a meat-enriched diet can be a contributing factor when it comes to leaky gut which can […]
Your Taste Buds Change When You Stop Eating This Type Of Food – Health Digest
Adene Sanchez/Getty Images The conversation surrounding processed food is a big one, mainly because it seems hard to escape anything that’s processed. From deli meats and cheeses to canned goods, frozen meals, chips, cookies, and sweetened breakfast cereals, there’s a lot of them around, no matter where we go. It is also important to note that […]
11 Protein Myths You Should Stop Believing – Health Digest
The debate over whether animal-based proteins surpass their plant-based counterparts is a myth that warrants examination. Per a study published in the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, the human body relies on approximately 20 different amino acids to assemble proteins. While some amino acids can be produced by the body, nine are deemed essential, […]
Does TikTok’s Citrus Hack Actually Stop Any Coughing? Here’s What We Know – Health Digest
Perhaps there’s a reason your mother touted the benefits of vitamin C whenever you felt like you were coming down with something. According to Dr. Silvia Robalino, a board-certified internal medicine doctor at HCA Florida Mercy Hospital, “We experience inflammatory responses in our body when we have a common cold because the immune system is typically […]
Do This With An Ice Cube To Stop A Stuffy Nose In Its Tracks – Health Digest
The explanation behind why this ice cube hack works is pretty simple. We get a stuffy nose as a result of our immunity reacting to some irritant or infection, as explained by Dr. David A. Gudis, otolaryngologist and chief of the Division of Rhinology and Anterior Skull Base Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center (via […]
The Athletic Myth About Sex You Should Stop Believing – Health Digest
However, sex does not seem to hinder an athlete’s performance as previously believed. This was evidenced in a 2022 meta-analysis in Scientific Reports composed of nine studies where researchers found that engaging in sexual activity (including sexual intercourse and masturbation) anywhere from 30 minutes to 24 hours prior to a physical fitness test had no influence on […]
What Happens To Your Body When You Suddenly Stop Eating Bread – Health Digest
When a person has celiac disease, their immune system treats the protein gluten like a dangerous foreign invader (via the Mayo Clinic). Over time, this autoimmune disorder causes damage to the small intestine. Symptoms of celiac disease can include bloating and gas (per WebMD). However, it’s possible that eating bread that contains gluten can still cause […]