Health - Health Digest

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?

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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.

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Anne Taylor

The Most Common Mistakes Made While Maintaining Gut Health

Don't make these mistakes when trying to improve your gut health.

Anne Taylor

How Is Dementia Treated?

Dementia is a broad term that describes many kinds of symptoms. Here is how it's treated.

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Erin Marie

Is It Safe To Sleep With Earrings In?

Sleeping with your earrings in might seem like a more appealing option over having to take them out every evening, but is it safe to do so?

Woman with scoliosis examined by a doctor

Andra Picincu

Tips For Easing Scoliosis Pain

From physical therapy and postural exercises to daily stretching, here are tips to ease scoliosis pain without going under the knife.

Anne Taylor

How Should You Treat Sunburnt Lips?

Chapped, burned lips are uncomfortable and frustrating. Here's how to treat them.

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Agnes Erickson

What It Really Means When You Experience Sleep Paralysis

Being fully awake without being able to move may sound like the beginning of a horror film, but unfortunately, this horrifying sensation happens in reality.

Menstruation calendar with cotton tampons and pads.

Ruth Clark

What Does The Color Of Your Period Blood Mean?

One way that your period might change is in the color and quality of your period blood. Here's what the color of your period blood means.

Kimberly Smith

How To Handle Stress During Menopause

If stress before or during menopause is an issue, it's important to find coping mechanisms. Here are ways to handle stress during menopause.

Jenna Demmer

This Is What Ibuprofen Can't Do For You

Ibuprofen isn't usually effective for uncomplicated urinary tract infections, and can be risky for those who are pregnant or have IBD or cardiovascular issues.

Erin Marie

What Causes Varicose Veins?

If you've wondered what those unsightly, bulging veins in your legs are, you may have varicose veins. So what causes this condition?

Sandy Masinter

What Happens To Your Body When You Work Too Much

It's not always easy to make ends meet and cope with the stress of corporate demands, but working too much can have devastating consequences for your body.

Ziba Redif

The Real Reason You're Afraid Of Snakes

A fear of snakes, also known as ophidiophobia, is one of the most common and intense phobias out there. So here's the real reason why you're afraid of snakes.

Amanda Vining

What Is Borderline Personality Disorder?

Borderline personality disorder is a mental health condition that can affect a person's emotional regulation, relationships with others, and self-image.

Anne Taylor

Why You Should Think Twice Before Using Fake Eyelashes

Fake eyelashes are convenient, but they come with some risks.

Erin Marie

What Happens To Your Brain When You Daydream?

Our brains are always active no matter if we're awake or asleep. But what happens to your brain when you drift off in a pleasant daydream?

Anne Taylor

How To Identify The Different Stages Of Dementia

Here's what you should know about the different stages of dementia.

Robin Rothstein

The Hormone Linked To More Confidence

While a number of factors can impact a person's confidence level, some health experts believe that a particular hormone also plays a role in confidence.