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A Popular Dried Fruit With An Unexpected Amount Of Protein Can Also Lower Cholesterol – Health Digest
Eva-katalin/Getty Images When we think of fruit — dried or otherwise — its protein content doesn’t always immediately come to mind. However, it turns out that some fruits are actually relatively high in protein compared to others. You might also be surprised to know that one of […]
Drinking Chocolate Milk Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Workout Recovery – Health Digest
New Africa/Shutterstock Imagine you’re at the end of an intense workout, and you’ve forgotten to restock your fridge with your usual recovery drink. Whoops. What should you do at that point? If you have the ingredients, consider whipping up some homemade chocolate milk. (Or, grab the premade type […]
These 9 Foods Have An Unexpected Effect On Your Prostate Health – Health Digest
Marko Jan/Getty Images For men, taking care of the prostate is of paramount importance. It is a gland that you may not think of often, particularly if you’re young. However, the prostate’s location in the body — below the bladder and in front of the rectum — […]
Doing Wall Pilates Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Sleep – Health Digest
Hanna Taniukevich/Shutterstock More and more people are recognizing the importance of sleep for optimum health. Quality sleep improves your mood, metabolism, and immune system, and sleep specialists will often suggest creating a bedtime routine to help your body and mind wind down for sleep. You probably already know […]
Drinking Alcohol Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Blood Pressure (But Only Temporarily) – Health Digest
Westend61/Getty Images A difficult day at work can be so mentally and physically exhausting that all you want to do is come home and flop on the couch with a beer or a glass of wine. You’re too lazy to cook that healthy meal from your favorite […]
Sitting Too Much Has An Unexpected Effect On A Man’s Prostate – Health Digest
Marco Vdm/Getty Images The prostate is a small gland that sits in front of the rectum and underneath the bladder. It’s the prostate’s anatomical position that leaves it vulnerable to pressure when a man is sitting down — and all that pressure can be more than just […]
Cholesterol Medication Can Have An Unexpected Effect On Your Sleep – Health Digest
Nomadnes/Getty Images As much as you try to watch what you eat and exercise to keep your cholesterol levels in a healthy range, your cholesterol levels tend to rise as you get older. If you haven’t noticed yet, your metabolism begins to slow in your 40s. That […]
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 […]
Unexpected Foods That Are Secretly Aging You, According To Our Experts – Health Digest
The Good Brigade/Getty Images Aging may creep up slowly, but when it arrives, it inarguably makes its presence known — often in the most unexpected (and unwelcome) ways. Fine lines and wrinkles develop and deepen, while the skin’s elasticity begins to diminish. Suddenly, even the most potent, […]
The Unexpected Way Eating Sourdough Bread Every Day Affects Your Sleep – Health Digest
Irina Wilhauk/Shutterstock Sleep is a basic human need, but not everyone gets enough of it. According to the American Psychiatric Assocation, sleep disorders affect 50+ million individuals in the U.S. alone. And if you regularly toss and turn, you understand how frustrating the experience can be. The good news […]