Angelique H. Caffrey

1 week ago | healthdigest.com | Angelique H. Caffrey

Explorers still haven't found the fountain of youth. But you may be able to fight off aging — and stop losing sleep over every laugh line — with a particularly tart fruit. Lemons? Limes? Nope. The pro-bedtime fruit that's good for your skin and destined to make your lips pucker is the sour cherry. The sour cherry shouldn't be confused with its sibling, the sweet cherry. Sour cherries tend to be a little smaller than sweet cherries, and they're rarely eaten fresh by the handful due to their tartness.

1 week ago | healthdigest.com | Angelique H. Caffrey

Few vegetables have experienced a sudden societal shift from loathing to loving. However, there's one that's enjoying a moment — and that's good if you're trying to increase your intake of protein and fiber with plant-based foods. A vegetable that historically fueled tons of arguments between parents and kids, Brussels sprouts are becoming foodie and health enthusiast faves. They even nabbed a 58% popularity rating on a YouGov survey.

1 week ago | healthdigest.com | Angelique H. Caffrey

There are people who swear by zinc as a cure-all for every sniffle, sneeze, or sore throat. And though zinc can't magically make colds or the flu disappear, it remains an all-around beneficial mineral with plenty of impressive capabilities. Zinc helps maintain cellular health, as well as provides other advantages at the DNA level.

1 week ago | healthdigest.com | Angelique H. Caffrey

Everyone has food cravings occasionally. But should you be concerned if you're always craving the same item? Maybe, especially if you carry any of the risk factors for colon cancer. Often referred to under the broader colorectal cancer term, colon cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 107,000 men and women are diagnosed annually with the disease. Currently, it's the third leading cause of cancer fatalities.

1 week ago | healthdigest.com | Angelique H. Caffrey

In the United States, approximately four out of 10 people will get a cancer diagnosis within their lifetimes, according to the National Cancer Institute. (Read this to know the 2 biggest risk factors for cancer, according to a relatively new study.) If you want to reduce your cancer risk, eating cancer-fighting foods could help –and the list includes the goji berry, a little-known, low-calorie berry from Asia that can also help you sleep.