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1 week ago |
healthdigest.com | Angelique H. Caffrey
For many adults, eating a healthy diet filled with cholesterol-lowering foods doesn't budge their high cholesterol. That's when taking certain medications like statins can help. Statins are considered one of the safest kinds of cholesterol medications. They've been shown to bring down "bad" cholesterol (LDL cholesterol) as well as triglyceride numbers. However, doctors sometimes prescribe other drugs with statins to reduce cholesterol levels faster.
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1 week ago |
healthdigest.com | Angelique H. Caffrey
A bad night's sleep can leave you feeling lousy all day. But what happens when you can't catch any recuperative rest for weeks or even months? In that case, you're a candidate for all the side effects of sleep deficiency, including some fairly serious symptoms, such as an increased risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes or memory problems caused by a lack of sleep. If you repeatedly experience sleep deprivation, you're not alone.
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1 week ago |
healthdigest.com | Angelique H. Caffrey
Antioxidants are a type of compound that can protect the body against cell damage caused by oxidative stress. When you consume antioxidants, your body becomes better positioned to fight inflammation, certain neurological disorders, and even cancer. (Read up on some surprising things that can cause inflammation.)Consuming foods rich in antioxidants can strengthen the body's defenses.
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1 week ago |
healthdigest.com | Angelique H. Caffrey
Feel like you're seeing fewer Styrofoam containers these days? You may be right. According to Packaging Dive, a wave of Styrofoam bans started sweeping over the United States in 2025. States like Rhode Island and Oregon are enacting laws that prohibit the use of polystyrene foam (Styrofoam) containers in eateries. Still, you might occasionally be given takeout in a Styrofoam clamshell, depending on where you live. But remember that the Styrofoam is just a temporary storage carrier for your food.
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1 week ago |
healthdigest.com | Angelique H. Caffrey
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), most adults weren't getting enough magnesium between 2013 and 2016. Back then, the average man consumed 344 milligrams of magnesium daily; the average woman took in less at 270 milligrams. These numbers fell short of the recommended daily values of 400 to 420 milligrams (adult males) and 310 to 320 milligrams (adult females).
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