Health - Health Digest

Catherine Caruso

The One Sign You Need To Replace Your Fabric Face Mask

Fabric face masks are an eco-friendly alternative to disposables, but they can lose effectiveness over time. How do you know when it's time to buy a new mask?

A. Sooter

The Truth About WW's Purple Plan

The Weight Watchers website says that SmartPoints make it easier to eat healthy and they're not wrong. Here's the scoop on the WW's Purple plan.

Michelle Washmuth

When You Eat Too Many Bananas, This Is What Happens

Bananas are known for their nutritional benefits as a quick on-the-go snack. But hidden behind the vitamin-rich reputation are some risks to overeating them.

Maria Faller

Here's How Long It Really Takes To Get Abs

Experts say "Abs are made in the kitchen," and according to physiologist and fitness adviser for Bowflex, Tom Holland, there's a lot of truth behind that.

A. Sooter

This Is The Pill People Are Calling Viagra For Women

As soon as Viagra hit the market, there were calls for a women's version. 18 years later, the first attempt at female Viagra was made — but did it do anything?

Brynna Standen

Why PCOS Is Often A Missed Diagnosis

The female anatomy is still grossly understudied. A good example of this is the confusion in the medical community around diagnosing PCOS and its symptoms.

Lisabeth Fauble

How Feng Shui Can Actually Help You Lose Weight

Decorators have used feng shui to bring happiness, health, and prosperity to homes, temples, and places of business. But can feng shui help you lose weight?

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Agnes Erickson

This Is What Happens When You Drink Too Much Dairy-Free Milk

Oat, soy, almond, cashew, macadamia nut, pistachio. If you're looking for a dairy-free milk, the options are plenty. But can you have too much dairy-free milk?

A. Sooter

Why Your Arthritis Might Not Be What You Think

Those who experience knee or hip pain might have reactive arthritis, a condition which typically only affects the joints in your lower body.

Woman getting chiropractic neck adjustment

Lisabeth Fauble

What To Expect When You Go To The Chiropractor

If you have decided to get chiropractic care, you're probably wondering what to expect at your first visit. Here's what happens when you go to the chiropractor.

Maria Faller

The Surprising Way Vitamin C Can Affect Your Allergies

Vitamin C not only helps keep you healthy and robust but may protect against immune system deficiencies. Can it help with your allergies as well?

K. Cossey

Ways You Didn't Realize You Were Ruining Your Fingernails

Nails can reveal a lot about nutritional intake and digestion. Those with poor digestion and nutritional intake may experience weak and brittle nails.

Jenna Demmer

The Real Difference Between BMI And Body Fat Percentage

BMI refers to the number achieved when a person's weight in kilograms is divided by the square of their height in meters. How does it differ from body fat?

Fit man making a salad with fresh vegetables

Andra Picincu

Men Should Start Eating This To Get More Fiber In Their Diet

If you're a man, you may find it difficult to get enough fiber. Steak, cottage cheese, and other animal-derived foods are full of protein, but have no fiber.

Jenna Demmer

How Much Does Tylenol Lower Your Temperature?

Fortunately, there are many ways to help alleviate a fever. Taking Tylenol can help you reduce your fever by a few degrees, providing relief.

Bearded man showing pain with kidney stones

Agnes Erickson

The First Thing You Should Do After A Kidney Stone Passes

We know that a kidney stone can be painful to pass and that they are a common problem — but what should you do once you are rid of it?

Jenna Demmer

The Real Reason Doctors Take Your Blood Pressure

Blood pressure measurement is typically standard when you visit your doctor, but why? What can these numbers tell your doctor about your health?

Lauren DeMello

Raw Versus Cooked Broccoli: Which One Is Better For You?

Some people fear that by cooking broccoli, the health benefits are lost in the process. Should you be eating raw broccoli vs. cooked broccoli more often?

Joanna Marie

What Really Causes Kidney Stones?

Kidney stones can form when your urine doesn't have enough fluid to dilute the crystal-forming substances. There are several treatment options available.

Erin Marie

Why You Should Never Brush Your Teeth Right After You Vomit

Throwing up can leave an unpleasant taste in the mouth, so it's natural that you might be inclined to reach for your toothbrush. However, you shouldn't.

Zrinka Peters

Here's When You Should Be Concerned About Your Cough

Acute coughs, meaning they last less than 3 weeks, normally accompany colds and other minor respiratory infections. Here is when you should be concerned.

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Nicole LaMarco

The First Thing You Should Do When You Get A Stuffy Nose

Nasal congestion will usually go away on its own. That being said, you should see your doctor if it doesn't resolve itself in 10 days.

Lauren DeMello

Taking These Vitamins Can Reduce Your Risk Of Kidney Stones

Vitamins and supplements can reduce your risk of developing kidney stones. Here is what researchers have learned about the impacts of supplemental vitamins.

Erin Marie

Hair Spray Might Be Bad For You. Here's Why

Emerging in the 1940s, the chemical makeup of almost all hairsprays hasn't deviated much from the original formula. How bad is it to use on a daily basis?