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Lauren O'Connor

Exercises You Should Be Doing If You Are Going Through Menopause

Exercise is particularly important during menopause to control weight and manage symptoms. Here are some of the best exercises you can do during "the change."

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Kelsie Calderon

Registered Dietitian Kara Lydon Shares How You Can Still Enjoy Dairy If You're Lactose Intolerant - Exclusive

Registered dietitian and blogger Kara Lydon shared her advice for adding more dairy to your daily diet even if you have a lactose intolerance.

Robin Zabiegalski

Audiologist Dr. Hope Lanter On How To Protect Your Hearing At Summer Events - Exclusive

Audiologist Dr. Hope Lanter explained how many activities can damage your hearing and shared how you can protect yourself while having fun this summer.

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Melissa Willets

Otolaryngologist Dr. David Godin Shares His Expertise On Craniofacial Conditions - Exclusive Interview

Otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon Dr. David Godin explained different craniofacial conditions, their risk factors, and resources for support.

Hannah LaFond

Therapist Sarah Harte Offers Coping Strategies To Women Under Stress After The Overturn Of Roe V. Wade - Exclusive

Therapist Sarah Harte discussed the mental health impacts of overturning Roe v. Wade and shared coping strategies for people under stress after the decision.

Melissa Szaro

Side Effects Of Drinking Wine You Never Expected

Some side effects to drinking wine are obvious, others are not. Read on to learn all about the effects you never knew wine could have on your body.

Felicia Lee

Dr. Emiliana Simon-Thomas Of The BIG JOY Project On How To Bring More Joy Into Your Life - Exclusive

Dr. Emiliana Simon-Thomas sat down with Health Digest to explain how you can bring more lasting joy into your everyday routine.

Kelsie Calderon

Registered Dietitian Kara Lydon On Everything You Should Know About Eating Dairy - Exclusive Interview

Registered dietitian and "The Foodie Dietitian" blogger Kara Lydon shared why eating dairy can be part of a healthy diet and gave her tips to add it to meals.

Jay Wilson

When You Take Tums Every Day, This Is What Happens

What's the impact on your body when you're taking Tums regularly? Here's what happens if you decide to take them every day.

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Robin Zabiegalski

Audiologist Dr. Hope Lanter Explains How Summer Activities Could Damage Your Hearing - Exclusive

Dr. Hope Lanter explained how noise exposure can lead to hearing loss and revealed which summertime activities could cause damage to your hearing.

Melissa Szaro

Dr. George Bitar Dispels The Top 3 Myths About Plastic Surgery - Exclusive

Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. George Bitar debunked the top three myths about plastic surgery and shared the facts about getting cosmetic procedures.

Melissa Willets

Dr. David Sanchez Explains How Our Immune Response Is Bolstered By COVID Boosters - Exclusive

Dr. David Sanchez of Western University of Health Sciences explained why COVID boosters are so important for an effective immune system response.

Lauren Cahn

Pancreatitis Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments

Here's what pancreatitis is: its causes, symptoms, treatments, how to prevent it, and why nicking the pancreatic duct might lead to a severe case of it.

Woman looking in mirror after rhinoplasty

Amanda Vining

What To Expect While Recovering From A Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty may be performed for many reasons, including reconstruction post-injury or accident and to improve a patient's ability to breathe.

Melissa Willets

Dr. David Sanchez Of Western University Of Health Sciences Talks All Things COVID Boosters - Exclusive Interview

Dr. David Sanchez, Associate Professor of Pharmaceuticals at Western University of Health Sciences, discussed the present and future of COVID booster shots.

Heather Collins

Sinus Infections Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments

It's essential to understand the typical causes, symptoms, and treatments of sinus infections, and how to manage them if you think you might have one.

Felicia Lee

Anna Lichtenstein, SLP, On What Trans People Should Know About Gender-Affirming Voice Therapy - Exclusive

Speech therapist Anna Lichtenstein explained how she approaches gender-affirming voice therapy and what trans people should know before seeking it out.

Felicia Lee

Dr. Emiliana R. Simon-Thomas Talks About Mission: JOY And The Research Project It Inspired - Exclusive Interview

Dr. Emiliana Simon-Thomas discussed how her current research, The BIG JOY Project, was inspired by "Mission: JOY" and how it's helping people find more joy.

Andra Picincu

Sneaky Causes Of High Cholesterol That May Surprise You

High cholesterol levels lead to all sorts of health problems, but diet is not always to blame. Find out about some of the sneaky causes of high cholesterol.

Kimberly Smith

Sneaky Causes Of Body Odor That May Surprise You

No one likes being stinky, but there are a lot of causes of body odor that might surprise you. Discover some hidden causes of body funk and how to prevent them.

Felicia Lee

Eloise Head Of Fitwaffle Discusses How Sweets Can Be Part Of A Healthy Lifestyle - Exclusive

Former personal trainer Eloise Head discussed how a fit, healthy lifestyle can include delicious sweet treats like the ones she bakes for Fitwaffle Kitchen.

Doctor examining eggs for the in vitro fertilization process

Robin Zabiegalski

Dr. John Zhang On How Overturning Roe V. Wade Impacts Fertility Treatments - Exclusive Interview

Fertility specialist and founder of New Hope Fertility Dr. John Zhang discussed the impacts of overturning Roe v. Wade on IVF and other fertility treatments.

Felicia Lee

Speech Therapist Anna Lichtenstein On Why Gender-Affirming Speech Therapy Matters - Exclusive

Speech therapist Anna Lichtenstein explained the importance of gender-affirming speech therapy and how she works with patients to develop their ideal voices.

Jay Wilson

What Happens To Your Body When You Drink Sparkling Water Daily

As sales of sparkling water increase, so do questions about its effects on the body. Find out what happens to your body if you drink sparkling water daily.

Child in an orange shirt sitting on a parent's shoulders during a concert, covering their ears

Robin Zabiegalski

Audiologist Dr. Hope Lanter On Minimizing Risks Of Hearing Damage During Summer - Exclusive Interview

Many of our favorite summertime activities can also be harmful to our hearing. Audiologist Dr. Hope Lanter discussed how you can protect your ears from damage.

Ginny Smith

14 Signs Your Brain Is Aging Faster Than You Are

Things like forgetfulness or a dulling of the senses are normal parts of aging, but how can you tell if your brain is aging prematurely? Read on to find out.

Kelsie Calderon

O'Neill Institute's Rebecca Reingold On Why Traveling To Another State For An Abortion Could Be Difficult - Exclusive

Rebecca Reingold of the O'Neill Institute discussed the potential difficulties of going to another state for an abortion after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.