Health - Health Digest

Amanda Vining

What's The Difference Between Dermabrasion And Microdermabrasion?

You've probably heard about procedures like dermabrasion and microdermabrasion, but what are they and what is the difference between them?

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Erin Marie

How Occupational Therapy Could Help Those With Long COVID

Irish researchers conducted two studies exploring how clinical interventions such as occupational therapy affect participants coping with symptoms of long COVID

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Ruth Clark

How Race May Predict The Risk Of MS

New research reveals some startling statistics about the link between race and multiple sclerosis. It also refutes what experts once thought to be true.

Sabika Hassan

How To Ease Symptoms Of Thyroid Eye Disease

Thyroid disease is caused by thyroid hormone imbalance from either an overactive (hyperthyroidism) or underactive (hypothyroidism) thyroid gland.

Isabel Cohen

Why You Sleep Worse During The Summer And What To Do About It

Have you ever noticed that your ability to fall or stay asleep is impacted during the summer months? If so, you definitely aren't alone. Here's what to do.

Nancy Schimelpfening

What Are Beta Blockers Used For?

Beta blockers are a type of drug that can help manage blood pressure and reduce stressors on the body caused by adrenaline. Here's how they work.

Nancy Schimelpfening

Do Sleeping Pills Expire?

Sleeping pills have become a common way for people to get help drifting off to sleep at night. But do they actually expire?

Catherine Caruso

How Does PrEP Work?

Since PrEP is a once-daily preventative medication, it can help protect you and your partners by lowering your risk of developing HIV.

Michelle Washmuth

The Hidden Dangers Of Wearing Flip-Flops

Before you slip on your flip-flops and hit the beach, you may want to rethink your footwear choice. While fashionable, flip-flops can cause serious foot issues.

Ally Arcuri

Gwyneth Paltrow's Most Controversial Health Advice

Gwyneth Paltrow and her lifestyle company Goop have been the source of some ... highly questionable health advice. Get the scoop on their wackiest recs here.

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Nicole LaMarco

Surprising Side Effects Of Using An Electric Toothbrush

You may be wondering if a manual or powered toothbrush is better for your oral health. But what are the side effects of using an electric toothbrush?

Kharissa Forte

What Is Respiratory Strength And Can You Improve It?

Your respiratory system's job is to distribute fresh air throughout your body. Can this system ever get weak, and if so, what can you do about it?

Sabika Hassan

What It Really Means When You're Born With A Bald Spot

It's not uncommon for infants to lose the hair on their delicate heads during their first four to six months. But some babies are born with a bald spot.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

Can You Actually Be Allergic To Peppermint Oil?

Although peppermint oil may be beneficial in relieving pain, headaches, or nausea, it can have adverse effects in some individuals due to substances it carries.

Anne Taylor

What To Expect When Getting Your IUD Removed

Here's what you should know if you currently have an IUD.

Anne Taylor

What's The Difference Between Acute Kidney Injury And Chronic Kidney Disease?

Here's what you should know about these two conditions.

Anne Taylor

You're Probably Storing Your Vitamins The Wrong Way

If you take vitamins, you should know how to store them properly.

Anne Taylor

Top Strategies To Alleviate Loneliness

If you've been feeling lonely, these strategies can help.

Ziba Redif

What Happens To Your Body If You Meditate Everyday

Research shows that meditating doesn't just tweak our mental and psychological states -- it affects the body's physical systems too. Here's how.

Kharissa Forte

Here's Why Your Stomach Might Look Thinner When You First Wake Up

When you look in the mirror in the morning, it's not uncommon to see a tummy that's a little flatter than what you may remember going to bed with. This is why.

Kimberly Smith

Tips To Ease 'Tech Neck' Pain

Our mobile devices make our lives a lot easier, but spending too much time looking at them can lead to "tech neck". Here's what to do about it.

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Candace McMillon-Dantley

Why Does Crying Cause Headaches?

Although crying has its benefits, sometimes your flood of tears is followed by a pounding headache. So why does crying trigger this body response?

Kharissa Forte

How The Pandemic Has Really Changed Our Brains

A lot has changed due to the pandemic. Consequently, your brain has changed, too. Here's how to prevent it from causing long-term negative effects.

Erin Marie

When Is Low Blood Pressure Considered Too Low?

Where is the line drawn between a healthy blood pressure measurement and one that has dropped far below normal? Here are the signs to watch for.

Anne Taylor

Why The Proposed Menthol Tobacco Ban Could Benefit Black And Young Americans Most

Here's what you need to know about the FDA's new proposed ban.

Brynna Standen

How To Recognize If Your Social Media Habits Are Unhealthy

Social media use has become an almost essential part of our daily lives, for better or worse. Here's how to recognize if your social media habits are unhealthy.

Catherine Caruso

The Unexpected Way Microplastics Are Harming Our Oceans And Health

Dangerous, land-based pathogens are using microplastics to hitch a ride out to sea, posing a risk to both humans and wildlife, according to a new study.