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The Unexpected Reasons People Swear In Their Sleep – Health Digest
In the 2017 article, researchers analyzed over 200 French-speaking adults who experienced sleep talking on a regular basis. Some participants had additional sleep disorders including REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD), sleepwalking, or night terrors. The researchers conducted patient interviews and used video and sound recordings to track patient sleep. The study team made note of […]
These 13 Unexpected Foods Are Higher In Calcium Than A Glass Of Milk – Health Digest
Canned sardines are treasures in tin cans that offer convenience with a plethora of health benefits. With a remarkable 936 milligrams of calcium per 245-milliliter cup, accounting for 72% of the DV, these tiny fish can significantly contribute to your daily calcium intake (per USDA Food Data Central). Plus, according to Medical News Today, they’re […]
Remove Ticks Quickly With This Unexpected Bathroom Staple – Health Digest
When the cotton swab method works, you save pain and hassle, but it’s not guaranteed to work all the time. And since you’ll want to remove any ticks from your body within 36 hours, there’s a CDC-recommended way you can try to safely remove a tick. Grab some pointed tweezers and get as close to the skin’s […]
Science Says Reading Has An Unexpected Health Benefit – Health Digest
Consistent reading is a valuable activity with numerous cognitive benefits that go beyond mere entertainment. It can improve our memory, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Reading requires retaining complex details, such as character names and plot developments, resulting in significant memory improvements. In the long run, frequent reading can lower the risk of cognitive decline […]
Unexpected Factors That Increase Your Chance Of Getting Bitten By A Mosquito – Health Digest
When you’re donating blood at your local blood bank, they love it when a type O comes in. It turns out mosquitoes like them, too. A 2019 study published in the American Journal of Entomology found that when given feeders of different blood types (A, B, AB, and O), the mosquitoes spent the most time […]
The Unexpected Reason You’re Having Difficulty Breathing – Health Digest
Two brain areas are responsible for respiration and they reside in the lower brain stem. A study published in 2017 in The Journal of Physiological Sciences explains that one respiratory center, which is involved in minute-to-minute control of breathing, is located in the medulla oblongata. The other respiratory center is the pons, which is located just […]
Strengthen Your Bones With This Unexpected Canned Food – Health Digest
Cracking open a can doesn’t typically make you think of calcium for your bones, but surprisingly, beans and lentils can have a good amount of it. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), winged beans have 244 milligrams of calcium in a cup. White beans also have an impressive amount coming in at 161 […]
Eating Canned Tuna Has One Unexpected Health Benefit – Health Digest
Vitamin D, often called the “sunshine vitamin,” is vital to overall health and well-being. According to the National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements (NIH ODS), this unique fat-soluble vitamin is both a nutrient and a hormone, and our bodies can produce it when our skin is exposed to sunlight. While the recommended daily […]
Unexpected Foods That Can Cause Itchy Skin – Health Digest
According to Food Allergies Atlanta, it’s extremely common for someone to have a tree nut allergy. This means a number of foods can be off the table, including hazelnuts, pistachios, cashews, and almonds. While an almond allergy is often associated with childhood, technically, a person can develop it at any point in their life (per […]
Drinking Diet Soda Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Teeth – Health Digest
Instead of sugar, diet sodas contain greater amounts of acid, including citric acid, phosphoric acid, and tartaric acid. While it’s easy to assume that darker-colored sodas like Coke might be the worst offenders, Sprite, Mountain Dew, and other citrusy sodas that contain greater amounts of acid can actually be just as bad. Unfortunately, our teeth […]