Features - Health Digest

Meredith Cooper

7 Foods To Eat And 7 To Avoid For Bone Health

Bones are the unsung heroes of your body, and should be a factor in your diet. Here are 7 foods to eat (and 7 to avoid) to improve your bone health.

Naz Perez standing against a pink wall, smiling

Robin Zabiegalski

Former Bachelor Producer Naz Perez On Founding Heart Broken Anonymous – Exclusive Interview

In this exclusive interview, Bachelor producer Naz Perez revealed how love has driven her career and why she founded Heart Broken Anonymous.

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Sandy Masinter

Everything You Should Know Before Getting A Vampire Facial

A vampire facial sounds gruesome, but the actual procedure is nothing spooky at all. And yes, it does involve blood -- your own.

Lisa Pawlak

Health Food Brands That Are Actually Worth Buying

Although the healthiest foods don't usually wear labels, there are a few health food brands that are actually worth buying. Here are some of them.

Ally Arcuri

Miss America Emma Broyles On Being Diagnosed With ADHD As An Adult – Exclusive

Miss America Emma Broyles has only fairly recently become intimately acquainted with ADHD, as she was diagnosed when she was 19.

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Robin Zabiegalski

Heart Broken Anonymous Founder Naz Perez Reveals The Antidote To Loneliness – Exclusive

In an exclusive interview with Health Digest, Naz Perez talked about the "epidemic of loneliness" plaguing our country, and the solution she's found.

Robin Zabiegalski

Former Bachelor Producer Naz Perez Reveals How Loving Others Taught Her To Love Herself - Exclusive

Naz Perez explains how her own heartbreak and her support group changed her perspective on loving others, self-love, and the role love plays in our lives.

Steven John

Why Purple Carrot CEO Andy Levitt Is Okay With People Only Going 80 Or 90% Vegan – Exclusive

Andy Levitt, the founder and CEO of Purple Carrot, a 100% vegan meal kit and meal delivery service, recognizes that not everyone is going to go fully vegan.

Meredith Cooper

Warning Signs Of Dehydration You Should Never Ignore

A person can be mildly, moderately, or severely dehydrated -- and dehydration can be fatal. Here are some warning signs of dehydration you should never ignore.

Amy Boyington

What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Chia Seeds Every Day

Sometimes, you can have too much of a good thing -- and that's true even for chia seeds. Here are the pros and cons of eating them every day.

Robin Zabiegalski

Peloton Instructor Emma Lovewell Talks Adding Plant-Based Foods To Her Diet – Exclusive

In an exclusive interview with Health Digest, Peloton instructor Emma Lovewell revealed how she's successfully added more plant-based foods into her own diet.

Robin Zabiegalski

You Have To Feel To Heal, Says Heart Broken Anonymous Founder Naz Perez – Exclusive

In an exclusive interview with Health Digest, Naz Perez explained how Heart Broken Anonymous helps people feel their heartbreak so they can finally heal.

Ally Arcuri

What Happens To Your Body When You Start Taking Antidepressants

Antidepressants can help treat anxiety and depression, but can also cause side effects. Here's what happens to your body when you start taking antidepressants.

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Ziba Redif

When You're Grieving, This Is What Happens To Your Body

People who are mourning may exhibit certain physiological, behavioral, and emotional responses to loss. Here are some of the ways that grief affects the body.

Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Things You Can Do To Decrease Your Risk Of Alzheimer's Disease

Worried about your mind and memory? There are some concrete things you can do to reduce your Alzheimer's risk -- read on to get the scoop.

Ally Arcuri

Miss America Emma Broyles On Being Diagnosed With Dermatillomania – Exclusive

Miss America Emma Broyles opened up to Health Digest about being diagnosed with dermatillomania, a skin-picking condition that is closely related to OCD.

Robin Zabiegalski

The Best Exercises You Can Do While Sitting At Your Desk

Counteract the ill effects of sitting for hours on end by getting up and moving regularly. Here are the best exercises you can do while sitting at your desk.

Meredith Cooper

Surprising Things Your Eye Color Can Tell You About Your Health

Brown, blue, green, hazel – no matter which color your eyes are, they can signal important advantages and health problems alike.

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Ziba Redif

Warning Signs Of Alzheimer's Disease You Should Never Ignore

Alzheimer's disease is a puzzling condition. Its indicators can present differently for different people. Here are its warning signs that shouldn't be ignored.

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Ally Arcuri

You Don't Eat Enough Sugar If This Happens To Your Body

Avoiding sugar has long been thought to be the pinnacle of healthy choices. However, terrible things can happen to your body if you don't eat enough sugar.

Ally Arcuri

Popular Protein Powder Brands, Ranked Worst To Best

Here are some of the most popular brands of protein powders ranked worst to best, based on nutrition and the amount of suspicion their ingredient lists inspire.

Robin Zabiegalski

Dr. Priyanka Wali, HypochondriActor Co-Host, Talks Mixing Comedy And Medicine – Exclusive Interview

In an interview with Health Digest, Dr. Priyanka Wali dishes about her career in medicine and what it's like to co-host a podcast with actor Sean Hayes.

Lisa Pawlak

Things You Should Never Do When Visiting Someone In The Hospital

To ensure your loved one's safe recovery, here are some things you should never do when visiting someone in the hospital.

Stephen J. Schuyler

7 Foods To Eat After Surgery And 7 To Avoid

If you've just had surgery you might have strict dietary orders. You should follow them. Read on to discover what you should and should not eat post-surgery.

Jay Wilson

How Henry Cavill Transformed Himself To Play Superman

What does it take to become the Man of Steel? Here's the intense routine Henry Cavill followed in order to transform into Superman.

Meredith Cooper

Foods You Should Eat If You Need More Zinc

Zinc is a crucial nutrient for our bodies to function properly. Here are some foods you should eat to ensure you get your recommended daily amount of it.

Robin Zabiegalski

Peloton Instructor Emma Lovewell Explains Why Joyful Movement Is The Key To Fitness – Exclusive

In an exclusive interview with Health Digest, Lovewell revealed how finding a movement program you love is the key to reaching all your fitness goals.