Health Conditions - Health Digest

Woman cringing with shoulder pain and soreness

Andra Picincu

Can Exercise Cause Inflammation?

Inflammation is usually associated with acute injuries, chronic stress, and certain diseases. But can exercise cause inflammation too?

A. Sooter

The Real Difference Between Migraines And Sinus Headaches

It should be hard to misdiagnose migraines, but a surprising number of people misidentify their migraines as sinus headaches. What is the difference?

Agnes Erickson

What Happens If A Kidney Infection Goes Untreated?

Our kidneys are often overlooked, but if you have a kidney infection, the last thing you want to do is overlook the signs or fail to get treatment.

Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Common Illnesses That Could Be Confused For A Cold

Because many illnesses have similar symptoms, it's no wonder you find it confusing to diagnose a common cold. Avoid assumptions. Read on to get the facts.

Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

This Is What Really Happens When You Have A Herniated Disc

If you have continuous back pain that impacts your daily life, it may be a sign of a herniated disc. Here are the symptoms, causes, and treatment options.

Denise Porretto

What Actually Happens To Your Heart When You Don't Exercise

What happens to your body when you don't exercise? Literally at the heart of the matter is your heart, which is directly affected by a lack of aerobic activity.

Valerie Kalfrin

Cold Showers Vs Hot Showers: Which One Is Better For You?

For some of us, there's nothing better than turning up the steam in a hot shower, but some prefer cold showers. Which one is better for you?

Catherine Caruso

What Is Yellow Fever?

Many of us have heard of yellow fever but don't know what it is. Here's everything you need to know about this potentially life-threatening virus.

Woman wearing glasses and orange sweater holding her arms feeling cold

Erin Marie

What It Really Means When You Get Cold After Eating

Foods that you eat can make you colder or warmer ... and don't always create the effect you might expect!

Kimberly Smith

The Unexpected Effect Dark Chocolate Has On Your Heart

Dark chocolate can boost your mood, help with memory loss, regulate blood sugar, help stave off diabetes, promote healthy skin, and help prevent cancer.

Ruth Clark

Can Acupuncture Help With Migraines?

Migraines can be a debilitating and ongoing medical condition for many. Among the various treatment options available, is acupuncture worth considering?

Agnes Erickson

How Long Does It Take For Cold Symptoms To Show?

Once a virus enters your system, it goes through an incubation period. During this time, it is unlikely that symptoms will present themselves.

Ruth Clark

Do Cold Symptoms Show Up In Any Particular Order?

The common cold is exactly that - common, so you may be wondering: When a cold comes on, is there any sequence of symptoms to watch out for?

Kimberly Smith

This Is How Long You're Contagious If You Have A Cold

Most cold symptoms peak within three days, and then you will slowly begin to feel better, but for how long are you at risk of spreading the cold to others?

Woman in blue sweater holding a bar of chocolate holding her hand to her forehead in pain

Erin Marie

Does Chocolate Cause Headaches?

The cocoa in chocolate may help relieve headaches, but some of the other ingredients, including tyramine and beta-phenylethylamine, can trigger migraines.

A healthcare professional checks the blood pressure of a patient in the office

Ruth Clark

The Best Time Of Day To Check Your Blood Pressure, According To Science

Taking your blood pressure reading at a consistent time each day is important, but it's also advisable to measure it before eating or drinking.

Catherine Caruso

Foods That Help Prevent Blood Clots

Blood clots can pose serious risks to our health. While common interventions include medication, certain foods in our diet can also help reduce our risk.

Catherine Caruso

The Unexpected Effect Ginger Has On Your Blood Pressure

Ginger can help manage blood pressure, by acting as a calcium channel blocker and ACE inhibitor, but if you're already on medications, consult with your doctor.

Ruth Clark

Is There A Cure For Crohn's Disease?

Those who have Crohn's disease know how debilitating it can be. If you know someone with it, you might understand the pain and frustration. Is there a cure?

Kimberly Smith

Can Apple Cider Vinegar Help A Cold?

Apple cider vinegar has been around for decades and boasts many benefits. It is made from fermented apple juice, and that gives it some positive qualities.

Anne Taylor

The First Thing You Should Do When You Get A Headache

Everyone gets headaches sometimes. This condition, although common, is frustrating to experience. Here's what to do when you get one.

Anne Taylor

Is Vitamin E Good For Your Heart?

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin found in a variety of foods including sunflower seeds, almonds, asparagus, and avocado. Can it help your heart?

Woman holding up a piece of paper that says "PCOS"

Meredith Cooper

7 Foods To Eat And 7 To Avoid When You Have PCOS

For those with PCOS, diet is a huge part of managing symptoms. Read on to learn which foods to eat and avoid if you have PCOS.

Tiffany Nicole

Can Vitamin D Lower Blood Pressure?

Like vitamin D deficiency, high blood pressure is common in the United States. Could taking a vitamin D supplement help combat hypertension?

Erin Marie

Are Allergies Genetic?

Pollen, dust, and food are often environmental causes of allergies. But what role, if any, do genetics play in whether or not we have allergies?

Erin Marie

The First Thing You Should Do When Your Heart Rate Gets Too High

At rest, our hearts generally beat between 60 to 100 times every minute, but how do we know when our heart rate is too high and what can we do about it?

A. Sooter

What Is A Normal Blood Pressure Level?

Knowing the healthy range of blood pressure gives you insight into your own health and helps you take steps to improve your heart health regardless of age.