Health

The COVID-19 pandemic has made mask-wearing a common part of life, but what happens to your body when you wear a mask for a long time? We have the scoop.

A daily multivitamin can be a great way to fill in nutritional gaps, but how do you know which multivitamin is best for you? Find out what to look for here.

Many people use vitamins and supplements to support a healthy diet and lifestyle. Read on to find out if certain supplements can increase your risk of cancer.

Your skin is the largest of the dozens of organs that make up the human body, and it can reveal some surprising things about your health.

Before you reach for a slice, read on to learn how eating bread daily affects your physical and mental health.

If you don't know the cause of your back pain, it's much harder to effectively treat. Here's a look at some of the most common causes of back pain.

Thinking about giving Nutrisystem a go? Just because it worked for Marie Osmond doesn't necessarily mean it'll work for you. Here's the truth behind the diet.

Let's take a look at some of the most prevalent "myths" tales that are actually true. Spoiler: An apple a day may actually keep the doctor away.

If you love to sip ginger tea for an upset stomach, soaking in a ginger bath might feel doubly soothing when you're sick, some holistic practitioners say.

Antioxidants help prevent cell damage caused by free radicals. If you're looking to boost your antioxidant intake, here's which vitamins are also antioxidants.

Showering is not exactly a fine art. Still, there are plenty of common blunders people make while getting clean.

If you're a fan of black tea and find yourself consuming it daily, the effects that it has on your mental and physical health may surprise you.

Although men tend to meet with doctors less frequently and visit emergency rooms less often than women, there are many health symptoms they should never ignore.

Vitamin C has been touted for decades as a great way to beat the common cold. But does vitamin C actually do anything to decrease your chance of getting sick?

Flossing is often recommended alongside brushing your teeth, but how often do you really need to be flossing? The answer is important to your oral health.

Birthmarks come in all shapes and sizes. While many birthmarks are harmless, some are a cause for concern. Here's where your birthmark really comes from.

When you get a charley horse, the leg muscle in question becomes rigid and can't relax. Here's why you get charley horses and how to prevent them.

Each year, up to 70% of birthing parents receive epidurals during labor. But when is the best time to ask for an epidural? Read on to find out.

Health Digest spoke with the experts to get the info you need to identify indoor allergens, reduce their presence, and improve the symptoms of winter allergies.

Although surgery is sometimes necessary for those with chronic pancreatitis, a new study shows how a healthy lifestyle is essential to living with the disorder.

For your health and the health of your sexual partner or partners, consider taking the time to learn more about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

Once taboo, tattoos have since transcended into the mainstream. If you're considering getting inked for the first time, here's everything you need to know.

Science is still a little divided over coconut oil, so it's smart to get the full picture before you decide to make it a daily addition to your diet.

Your body shape doesn't change based on diet or exercise, but it can still reveal some surprising things about your health.

An estimated 900,000 people experience blood clots each year. Perhaps even more alarming, as many as 100,000 people die from them annually.

It's easy to forget how much actors risk for movie roles. From Anne Hathaway to Matthew McConaughey, these actors seriously put their health in danger on set.

If you're feeling bloated all the time, you know all too well the misery of stomach pain and gas. But what's actually behind these frustrating symptoms?