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Angelique H. Caffrey

Does This Underrated Oil Lower High Cholesterol And Blood Pressure At The Same Time? Here's What We Know

The use of black seed oil is said to lower high cholesterol levels and blood pressure, per research. An expert shared their thoughts on this with Health Digest.

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Angelique H. Caffrey

What Is The Healthiest Cheese You Can Eat? It Depends

If you you're looking to find the healthiest cheese you can eat, there are several choices that may be for you, depending on your own personal needs

Amanda Chatel

Warning Signs A Man's Erectile Dysfunction Is Actually Prostate Cancer

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Beth Bradford

The Best Way To Eat Sweet Potatoes To Reduce Your Kidney Stone Risk

Sweet potatoes are high in a substance that can increase your kidney stone risk. However, they're very healthy and a simple dietary change can protect you.

Angelique H. Caffrey

Here Are The 3 Worst Eating Habits For Your Metabolism

Less-than-ideal eating habits could be sabotaging your weight maintenance attempts. An expert shares the three worst ones in an interview with Health Digest.

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Angelique H. Caffrey

The Underrated Fruit That Can Reduce Your Risk Of Painful Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are a pain to deal with, literally and figuratively. But according to an expert, eating this common fruit can minimize your risk of having them.

Beth Bradford

Is Trader Joe's Banana And Almond Butter Protein Smoothie Healthy?

Trader Joe's has a decadent banana and almond butter protein smoothie, but is it really healthy? Here's what a registered dietitian had to say.

woman sitting on her couch wrapped in blanket and holding her forehead

Beth Bradford

Unusual COVID Symptoms You May Not Have Heard Of

COVID can cause symptoms that you might not expect. We asked a doctor to explain some of the more unusual ways that COVID can affect your body.

Angelique H. Caffrey

Fiber Could Help You Lose Face Fat Quickly (But There's A Catch)

Boosting your fiber intake can significantly aid in weight loss and may even help reduce facial fat, but there’s an important caveat to consider.

Amanda Chatel

Poop Faster With This Little-Known Sitting Position

There's a sitting position that can actually help you poop faster and it may not be what you think it is. We asked an expert to explain why it works so well.

smiling woman holding handful of Brussels sprouts

Beth Bradford

Eating Brussels Sprouts Every Day Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Cholesterol

Despite the fact that many people hate them, Brussels sprouts have several health benefits. They can also have an unexpected effect on your cholesterol.

woman's hands cracking egg into saucepan

Angelique H. Caffrey

How Many Eggs You Should Be Eating If You're Over 50

Should you be setting a hard limit on your daily egg consumption once you hit 50 years of age? A sports dietitian shares his thoughts in an exclusive interview.

Beth Bradford

Eat This Type Of Protein To Naturally Lower High Cholesterol

If you're looking for foods you can eat to naturally lower your high cholesterol, our expert says this protein source is one that you won't want to overlook.

Beth Bradford

Eat More Eggs If You Have These Age-Related Concerns

As we age, worries about our health become more common. If you have these specific age-related concerns, you'll want to eat more eggs, according our expert.

Nancy Schimelpfening

The Myth You Can Stop Believing About How Long Sex Should Last

While premature ejaculation does exist, we spoke with a urologist who says you need to stop believing the myths about how long sex should last.

Nancy Schimelpfening

What You're Really Sucking On When Chewing A Stick Of Gum

Chewing gum is known to have certain controversial ingredients. We asked a nutrition expert to explain what they are and whether they are bad for your health.

Amanda Chatel

The 3 Best Foods You Should Eat Every Day For Low Cholesterol

We hear a lot about cholesterol and for a good reason: It wreaks havoc on the heart. We spoke with a registered dietitian about three foods that can help.

Nancy Schimelpfening

What Essential Oils Can (Or Can't) Do For A Man's Prostate Health

Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a health condition that can affect men as they get older, but are essential oils helpful in treating it? We asked a urologist.

Angelique H. Caffrey

The Hidden Dangers Of The Viral 'Mukbang' Eating Trend

The mukbang trend is a viral sensation sweeping social media, but here's what diet experts and nutritionists are saying about the dangers of mukbanging.

Beth Bradford

How Much Sleep You Need When You're 50 Or Older For Healthy Aging

Now that you're over 50, you realize how important it is to get a good night's sleep, but how much sleep do you need? Here's what a sleep expert says.

people linked up ordering at Panda Express

Nancy Schimelpfening

The Unhealthiest Foods You Can Order From Panda Express

American Chinese food can be high in both fat and sugar. We asked Registered Dietitian Angel Luk to share what are the most unhealthy foods at Panda Express.

Nancy Schimelpfening

The Low-Calorie Snack That Can Fill You Up And Reduce Your Risk Of Prostate Cancer

Looking for a snack that's both tasty and good for you? There is a low-calorie food that you can eat right now to help reduce your risk of prostate cancer

over-50 man talking with doctor about cholesterol

Nancy Schimelpfening

What You Should Know About Taking Cholesterol Medication If You're Over 50

High cholesterol can put you at risk for heart attack and stroke. Here's what you need to know about cholesterol medication if you're over 50.

Beth Bradford

Why Trampolines Are Every Doctor's Nightmare

In an exclusive interview with Health Digest, Dr. Patricia Schmaedeke, an urgent care physician, discusses the types of trampoline injuries that are often seen.

Mikael Angelo Francisco

Why Lifting Weights Can Increase Your Risk Of Hemorrhoids (And How To Prevent It)

While the link between lifting heavy weights and hemorrhoid risk is known to many, the reason why the former can increase the latter is a lot more complicated.

woman pouring baking soda into a glass of water

Angelique H. Caffrey

Why Drinking Baking Soda Water Could Be Beneficial If You Have This Medical Condition

Should you follow the viral trend of drinking water with baking soda? If you have a certain medical condition, there may be some merit to it, per experts.

Beth Bradford

Here's Why You Shouldn't Believe Baking Soda Can Help Prevent Cancer

There are a lot of supposed health benefits attached to baking soda, including its so-called role as a cancer fighter. But what do medical experts say?