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Eating Kiwi Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Sleep – Health Digest
In a 2011 study published in the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers recruited 24 participants to analyze how kiwi consumption impacted sleep. One hour before going to bed, participants ate two kiwifruits nightly over the course of four weeks. By the end of the study, the researchers saw reductions in the time it […]
The Unexpected Side Effects Of Masturbating Frequently – Health Digest
Experiencing guilt is a common and unexpected side effect of masturbation, which can be linked to various factors, including social stigma, religious views, culture, trauma, and more. “Feeling guilty after masturbating is often deeply rooted, influenced by cultural messages and internalized beliefs about sex going back to childhood,” licensed therapist Megan Ann Corrieri told Choosing Therapy. “The […]
Science Says This Is The Healthiest Steak You Can Eat (And It Has An Unexpected Benefit) – Health Digest
To be clear, all cattle are fed grass at first. It is what happens after the first 7-9 months of their existence that changes things. It is estimated that around 80% of cows in the U.S. are eventually moved into what is known as concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs. At these feedlots, the cattle’s main food […]
The Unexpected Reason Your Body Hair Looks Like A Corkscrew – Health Digest
Along with gum bleeding and the presence of small, red-purple spots at the base of the hair follicle (known as perifollicular hemorrhages), corkscrew hairs are one of the main signs of vitamin C deficiency (via StatPearls). In a 2015 case report published in the Postgraduate Medical Journal, a white man in his late 30s with […]
Grape Juice May Have An Unexpected Effect On A Man’s Sex Life – Health Digest
Although it is challenging to find specific studies on this fruit and sexual health, there is a link between an increase in nitric oxide production and the consumption of grape juice, per a 2020 study published in Annals of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences. The vitamin C in the fruit can help with nitric oxide production […]
The Unexpected Vitamin That Can Increase The Risk Of Prostate Cancer – Health Digest
In the 2011 JAMA Network study, researchers revisited findings from an earlier trial that showed selenium and/or vitamin E supplementation did not lower prostate cancer risk, but instead, demonstrated an increased risk for the disease albeit one that was considered statistically nonsignificant. The research involved more than 35,500 healthy men who were either given selenium […]
High Cholesterol Has An Unexpected Link To This Painful Condition – Health Digest
Gout is a form of arthritis that develops when your kidneys can’t handle the excess amount of uric acid in your system. A gout attack occurs when uric acid crystals form and settle into your joints, usually the big toe. Gout attacks can last for a week or two, and they can be quite painful […]
Fruit Snacks Have An Unexpected Effect On Your Heart Health – Health Digest
Affecting approximately 1 in every 3 people in the U.S., metabolic syndrome is also known as insulin resistance syndrome, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Those diagnosed with metabolic syndrome have at least three out of five specified health conditions associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk. These conditions include hypertension, high blood […]
Slouching Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Pee – Health Digest
Poor posture affects more than just our neck and shoulders. “Slouching increases abdominal pressure, which puts pressure on the bladder,” physical therapist Meghan Markowski told Harvard Health Publishing. “The position also decreases the ability of the pelvic floor muscles to hold against that pressure.” As a result, some people may experience involuntary urinary leakage, otherwise […]
Eating Peanut Butter Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Butt – Health Digest
Different protein sources are made of sequences of amino acids that have specific purposes for your body. Twenty amino acids are necessary for your body to function, but your body can make 11 of them. That means you’d only need to get nine amino acids from your diet. Two tablespoons of peanut butter have all […]