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The Simple Knee Exercise That Can Protect Your Overall Health After Turning 50 – Health Digest
Studio Romantic/Shutterstock One in four adults over age 65 falls each year, making it the leading cause of injury, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although falling might cause some bumps and bruises in younger people, falls can be potentially life-threatening among older adults. […]
Men Can Build Muscle Faster If They Have A Specific Body Type – Health Digest
Xijian/Getty Images Building up your muscle mass can offer numerous health benefits, including some that might not be obvious like better balance, an easier time managing your blood sugar, and an improvement in your mood and mental wellbeing. However, there’s just one hitch: Some men find it harder […]
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, […]