Features - Health Digest

Robin Zabiegalski

15 Things You Can Do To Reduce Anxiety

Anxiety is a common emotion that encompasses feelings of uneasiness, dread, and fear. There are a few ways to manage it on your own or with professional help.

mother holding baby experiencing postpartum depression

Ziba Redif

Postpartum Depression Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments

Some new moms experience baby blues after giving birth. Learn more about postpartum depression, including possible causes, symptoms, and treatment options.

Lauren Alexander

14 Foods That Help Relieve Constipation

While it can be frustrating, there are thankfully many ways to relieve constipation. Starting with diet is one of the easiest and most affordable of them all.

Jay Wilson

The Best And Worst Energy Drinks For Your Health

Energy drinks have remained controversial pretty much since they went mainstream. However, some types of these popular beverages are healthier than others.

Amy Boyington

What You Should Be Doing To Manage Arthritis Pain

Arthritis can cause mild to severe pain. Thankfully, there are some key strategies that can lead to better pain management for this type of inflammation.

Michelle Washmuth

RSV Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments

Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a highly contagious seasonal virus that infects the lungs and causes symptoms that can range from mild to serious.

Lauren Cahn

Health Products For COVID-19 That Are Total Scams

The FDA monitoring the market for fraudulent COVID-19-related health products. Here's a sampling of such products that are nothing but scams.

Lisa Pawlak

13 Things You Can Do To Improve Your Bone Health

Nutrition and lifestyle choices are major factors in bone health, along with medications, which can both help and harm.

Meredith Cooper

Symptoms Of Pneumonia You Shouldn't Ignore

Pneumonia is a serious lung infection that should be treated right away by a doctor. Here's how you can spot the symptoms of pneumonia you shouldn't ignore.

Amy Boyington

What Victoria's Secret Models Really Eat In A Day

Victoria's Secret models work hard to look their best, whether they're walking the runway or showcasing the latest fashions for the store's catalog and website.

Meredith Cooper

14 Ways To Raise Your HDL Cholesterol

If you have high levels of LDL, your body can become oversaturated with cholesterol, which can eventually cause partially or fully blocked arteries.

Man in a gray shirt holding his back where they is an image of his kidneys outlined in red

Meredith Cooper

Things You Didn't Realize Were Hurting Your Kidneys

Your kidneys' most obvious task is filtering out waste, toxins, excess fluid, and drugs from your body. However, that's only the tip of the iceberg.

Maxine Taylor

Flu Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments

Even a mild case of the flu can leave you feeling miserable for days, and for some, the infection can be extremely dangerous or even deadly.

Lisa Pawlak

Things Your Doctor Wants You To Stop Doing

In addition to taking your doctor's recommendations, you should consider some of the many things your doctor wants you to stop doing.

Rick Chillot

Acid Reflux Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments

If stomach acids are in the mix, acid reflux can cause a painful, burning sensation felt in the chest or neck. This can result in heartburn.

Ally Arcuri

Celebrities Who Have Been Diagnosed With Endometriosis

Some celebrities are becoming more and more outspoken about their individual journeys with endometriosis and subsequent fertility struggles.

Ally Arcuri

7 Foods To Eat On Thanksgiving And 7 To Avoid

While Thanksgiving is often synonymous with unhealthy eating, there are typically plenty of filling and nutritious foods to choose from, too.

A. Sooter

Money Carries More Germs Than You Think

Bacteria, DNA from both humans and their pets, traces of food, and even remnants of illicit drugs are among the substances that can contaminate money.

Ally Arcuri

What Happens To Your Body When You Go Through Menopause

All people with a uterus will eventually undergo "the change." Read on for everything you need to know about what happens to your body during menopause.

Ziba Redif

What Happens To Your Body When You Have A Hangover

Here's a peek into what goes on in your body while you're in the throes of a hangover, and why these unfortunate symptoms occur.

Elaine Hinzey

7 Foods To Eat And 7 To Avoid For Inflammation

Want to fight inflammation? These are the foods you should eat and the ones you should consider avoiding or at least cutting back on.

Health Digest Staff

Everything You Need To Know About Breakthrough COVID-19 Cases

The truth about breakthrough COVID-19 cases is a lot more complicated than what you're likely seeing in the news and on your social media feeds.

woman holding stomach in pain with period calendar

Lauren Alexander

Mistakes Everyone Makes With Period Products

With so many menstrual products on the market, the learning curve on their use is never-ending. Read on to learn what mistakes you might be making.

Ruth Clark

The Real Reason Men Have More Body Hair

Everyone knows men have more body hair than women. Have you ever wondered why? Here's the reason.

Ally Arcuri

Things You Shouldn't Do After Giving Birth

You may have a list of things you "should" do after you become a new mom, but there are some key shouldn'ts as well. Read on to get the scoop.

woman staring at her reflection in a window

Elaine Hinzey

Everything You Should Know About Body Dysmorphic Disorder

For people with body dysmorphic disorder, perceived bodily flaws become an unhealthy obsession. Here's everything you need to know about this condition.

A doctor in white lab coat holding up a chalkboard with the letters MS written on it

Meredith Cooper

Celebrities Who Have Been Diagnosed With Multiple Sclerosis

Here's a look at some outspoken celebrities who've been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS).