Health - Health Digest

work meeting combining in-person and zoom

Kharissa Forte

Is There An Ideal Time To Schedule Work Meetings?

Some companies are setting out to discover the ideal time to hold meetings. Fortunately, there is a solution that can appease people of all chronotypes.

Two surgeons operating on patient's face

Erin Marie

The Difference Between Plastic Surgeons And Cosmetic Surgeons

While the two practices may share some similarities, plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery serve distinctly different purposes. Let's break down the differences.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

Foods That Can Actually Help You Get Deep Sleep

Sometimes catching good quality sleep can be tricky. However, there are foods that can actually help you get deep sleep. Here's what you need to know.

Patricia Rios

The Ingredient In Your Food That Could Be Giving You Acne

The stress you are feeling and the food you eat may be making your acne worse. Here's the ingredient in your food that could be giving you acne.

K. Cossey

How Does Psoriatic Arthritis Impact Your Heart?

In people with psoriatic arthritis, the immune system attacks healthy cells, and in turn, causes inflammation in the joints. Can it affect heart health as well?

Niko Vercelletto

Does Aspirin Expire?

There are many uses for aspirin, but imagine you grab the medication and see that it is past the expiration date. What do you do? Does Aspirin even expire?

Pharmacist with glasses holding clipboard

Hannah Gordon

Beta Blockers Explained: Usage, Dosage, And Side Effects

Beta blockers are pharmaceutical drugs that interact with the cardiovascular system. Here's what you need to know about their dosage, usage, and side effects.

Ally Arcuri

When You Use Social Media, This Is What Happens To Your Brain

Social media has changed our society, politics, and culture ... but what is it actually doing to your individual brain? Read on to get the scoop.

Colorful vitamin pills on a blue background

Sabika Hassan

Is Vitamin D Affecting Your Fertility?

Various studies have revealed a link between vitamin D deficiency and its potential negative impacts on fertility in both males and females.

Woman holding thermometer with high temperature

Sabika Hassan

What It Really Means If Your Fever Keeps Coming Back

Usually, a fever can last for a few days or up to a week, depending on your health problem, age, lifestyle, or some seasonal changes.

Amanda Vining

Are Magnetic Lashes Safe To Use?

False lashes have become popular over recent years and new products have tried to meet the demand, including magnetic lashes. But are they safe?

Erin Marie

What It Really Means When Your Beard Itches

If your itchy beard can't be attributed to shaving, weather, or the use of skincare products, it may be due to a medical condition.

Isabel Cohen

Is It Safe To Cycle While Pregnant?

There are many benefits to maintaining a physical workout routine while pregnant, but is it safe to cycle while pregnant?

Catherine Caruso

What "Toxic Positivity" Is And How To Identify It

There is nothing inherently wrong with positive thinking. The problem is when it becomes so overgeneralized that all other emotions are denied or dismissed.

Anne Taylor

How Much Sleep Should You Get Based On Your Age?

This is what you need to know about when to go to bed.

Woman with tooth pain due to a dry socket

Andra Picincu

How To Avoid A Dry Socket After Getting Your Tooth Removed

Having a tooth removed can be a relief, but up to 5.6 percent of people develop a painful dry socket afterwards. Here are some tips on how to avoid it.

Anne Taylor

How To Find A Doctor That Is Going To Support LGBTQ+ Patients

Here's some helpful advice for people who are struggling to find a doctor that makes them feel safe and seen.

Ruth Clark

Is Gum Disease Contagious?

With gum disease, the gums can bleed and become swollen due to a bacterial infection from plaque buildup. Can this bacteria be spread from person to person?

Anne Taylor

Why Routine Eye Exams Are So Important, Even If You See And Feel Fine

You should be visiting your eye doctor every year if possible. Here's why.

Erin Marie

Top Strategies To Ease Climate Change Anxiety

Eco-anxiety has affected the mental health of more than 50% of Americans, according to the American Psychiatric Association, but how should you deal with it?

Candace McMillon-Dantley

Is Body Damage From Chronic Stress Reversible?

Without periods of rest from repeated stress, the body becomes chronically stressed, which may lead to damage and disease. Is there any way to reverse this?

K. Cossey

Is Tooth Decay Contagious?

Tooth decay is when the surface of your tooth, or enamel, is damaged from everyday bacteria, or the buildup of plaque. Is this phenomenon contagious?

Older woman holding the hand of a sick man in bed

Erin Marie

What Is Anticipatory Grief And How Do You Deal With It?

You may think of grief as something that happens after a loss, but that's not always the case. People can experience anticipatory grief when a loss is imminent.