Health

Are the benefits of running on a treadmill and running outside different?

Eating cereal as an every day breakfast is not uncommon. But whether or not this is a healthy morning meal choice depends on what kind of cereal you're eating.

When it comes to borrowing your partner's razor, even if it's just for a quick swipe over a stray patch of hair, you'll want to think twice before doing so.

Maintaining good posture helps to ensure bones, muscles, and ligaments are aligned correctly and evenly. Poor posture, however, negatively affects your health.

While we generally refer to all types as "diabetes," it's important to understand the three major types of diabetes: Type I, Type II, and Gestational diabetes.

At some point, you may have tried to quit eating junk foods that are doing you no favors. Is it true that you can experience withdrawal symptoms from junk food?

Growing in your brows may take time, but what's even more alarming is when you notice you're starting to lose your eyebrows for some seemingly unknown reason.

From "beauty sleep isn't real" to "teenagers sleep too much," these are the most pervasive sleep myths you need to stop believing ASAP.

The days leading up to getting your period can be a tough time each month. Some women may experience weight gain but why does this happen during menstruation?

While you are sleeping, one part of your body stays alert and awake.

Vaping is a popular alternative to smoking because it is considered to be a healthier option. But evidence suggests that vaping is not without health risks.

Polyester is one of the most popular and most widely used synthetic fabrics in the industry. Surprisingly, it can cause more than just an irritating itch.

Water aerobics can be a fantastic way to work out, as the benefits are numerous. While you may not break a sweat, water aerobics targets many areas of the body.

The ketogenic or "keto" diet was actually formed back in the 1920s, and there's so much more to this diet (good and bad) than weight loss.

Bottles of hand sanitizer began flying off the shelves by spring 2020, but are they actually safe? When you use hand sanitizer every day, this is what happens.

Can a regular menu of a burger, fries, and soda, or a similar fast food meal, really do the body harm? As it turns out, the answer is a resounding yes.

Do you know the early or hidden signs of lung trouble? Health Digest has laid out some of the symptoms to watch for to keep you breathing easy.

Let's take a look at what will happen if you do decide to retire your beloved high heels to the back of the closet.

Have an upcoming visit scheduled with your primary doctor or specialty care physician? Here's some of the things you should never do before seeing the doc.

Pregnancy takes a toll on the body, particularly if you've been diagnosed with preeclampsia. Here's how your heart health may be affected after preeclampsia.

From India to Turkey, smoking hookah has become widespread in various parts of the world, including the United States. Is it bad for you?

Celebrities are, of course, not immune to chronic diseases. Here's a look at some of your favorite celebs who were diagnosed with life-threatening conditions.

It may sound strange, but the state you live in can affect your life expectancy. Here's a look at how and why this happens.

When you think of burning calories, you might picture an intense workout. However, there are some far stranger ways that help your body burn extra calories.

When you don't get enough protein, there are a ton of things (none of them good) that can happen to you.

While exercising, many people do sit-ups to increase their core strength. But stomach pain from these ab exercises may be a sign of something more serious.

Insulin is a hormone that enables your body's cells to absorb sugar and use it for energy. The inability to produce insulin could indicate a health condition.