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The Unexpected Effect High Blood Pressure Can Have On Your Teeth And Gums – Health Digest
Jacob Wackerhausen/Getty Images According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, almost half of American adults have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. Despite the fact that so many people have high blood pressure, it’s estimated that as many as 41% of these people aren’t even […]
Drinking Cranberry Juice Every Day Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Poop – Health Digest
Stanislaw Mikulski/Shutterstock When you think of cranberry juice, you probably picture it as a go-to remedy for preventing urinary tract infections (UTIs). Cranberry juice is also packed with vitamins C, E, and K. Cranberries are loaded with antioxidants that help fight oxidative stress, which is linked to […]
The 10 Most Unexpected Cholesterol Medication Side Effects – Health Digest
Peter Dazeley/Getty Images Having high blood cholesterol levels (hypercholesterolemia) is a risk factor for heart diseases like heart attacks and strokes because it can lead to plaque buildup, which can restrict blood flow. For that reason, cholesterol-lowering medications could be prescribed to people who need to get their […]
Unexpected Diseases Cranberry Juice Can Help Prevent – Health Digest
Fiordaliso/Getty Images Cranberry juice isn’t just a tart breakfast staple or tasty cocktail (or mocktail) mixer. It’s a nutrient-packed beverage that’s been relied upon for generations to treat the symptoms of bladder infections, as well as prevent them from occurring. (Read about some of the symptoms of UTIs you […]
Eating Prickly Pear Fruit Is High In Magnesium (And Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Cholesterol) – Health Digest
Fadel Dawod/Getty Images Magnesium is essential to keeping your body functioning normally. The mineral plays a part in multiple systematic processes, not the least of which are your energy levels, bone strength, and heart. But as can happen with all necessary nutrients, magnesium levels can start to tank. […]
Eating Cayenne Pepper Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Cholesterol – Health Digest
Frantic00/Getty Images Taking medicine isn’t the only way you can combat rising cholesterol levels. There are healthy habits that can lower your high cholesterol, which may include eating cayenne pepper. If you regularly nosh on spicy food, you know that cayenne pepper brings on the heat. In […]
Unexpected Factors That Could Cut Your Life Expectancy – Health Digest
Nuva Frames/Shutterstock You already know the basics of living a long, healthy life. Eat a balanced diet loaded with vibrant fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains to fuel your body and fight off disease. Keep your heart strong with at least 150 minutes of moderate […]
Taking Supplements May Have An Unexpected Effect On Your Liver – Health Digest
Sergii Sobolevskyi/Shutterstock How many supplements do you take every day? Maybe just a multivitamin to fill nutritional gaps? Or perhaps you’ve added vitamin D, calcium, or fish oil for an extra health boost. Social media influencers, wellness bloggers, and even some doctors might have you reaching for […]
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 […]