Health - Health Digest

Catherine Caruso

Why You Should Rethink Your Alarm Clock

If you use an alarm clock to wake up in the morning, you might want to rethink hitting the snooze button. Here are some ways to help you avoid it.

Kharissa Forte

Will Detoxing Make You Live Longer?

Master cleanses, juice fasts, and raw food diets are popular ways to detox. But by detoxing naturally, you can get all the benefits without any risk.

Brynna Standen

Why You Should Drink Hibiscus Tea After A Workout

Workouts can take a toll on the body, leading to oxidative stress and inflammation. But you can relieve these symptoms with antioxidant-rich hibiscus flowers.

Erin Marie

How To Feel Less Awful After A Restless Night

You've had a restless night's sleep, feel awful, and are sure you won't be able to function at work. Before you grab more coffee, pause and shift your mindset.

Anne Taylor

What Happens To Your Body When You Stop Taking Creatine

Creatine is a popular supplement among fitness enthusiasts, but what happens when you stop taking it?

Catherine Caruso

The Neurotransmitter That Will Instantly Improve Your Sleep

Many people crave a better quality of sleep. Now, researchers may have found the neurotransmitter that will instantly improve your sleep.

Anne Taylor

What It Really Means When Your Sunburn Itches

Here's why that nasty sunburn is itching while it heals.

Kharissa Forte

Astaxanthin Is The Latest Antioxidant, But Is It Actually Good For You?

The antioxidants vitamins C and E share the spotlight when it comes to skincare and immune health. But pay attention to the powerful antioxidant astaxanthin.

Kharissa Forte

What You Need To Know About The Panchakarma Cleanse

The Panchakarma cleanse. Kourtney Kardashian and Aaron Rodgers have tried it. Here's what's to know about the Ayurvedic practice and how it can benefit you.

Kharissa Forte

What You Should Know About Brown Listerine

We all know that Listerine kills germs that cause bad breath. But did you know this popular product has surprising uses that go beyond mouthwash?

young woman wondering with question marks above head

Candace McMillon-Dantley

How Rare Is Having An Extra Rib?

With so many ribs in the body, you may have never thought there could be an extra, but some people do have an extra rib or two. How common is this?

Kharissa Forte

The Best Sleep Masks For A Good Night's Rest

Bedtime rituals like taking a warm bath, sipping chamomile tea, and donning a sleep mask can help you get a good night's rest. What's the best mask for you?

Vincent Madrone

What Is Resveratrol And Why Should You Take It?

Wine may have health-enhancing properties because it contains a powerful antioxidant called resveratrol. So what is it and why should you take it?

Kharissa Forte

Why Reading In Bed Is Bad For Your Rest

How harmful can reading in bed be? It turns out reading in bed can confuse your brain and prevent your ability to get proper rest and a good night's sleep.

Athletic man doing behind-the-neck lat pulldowns

Andra Picincu

Here's What You Should Do Instead Of Behind-The-Neck Lat Pulldowns

Behind-the-neck pulldowns are not inherently dangerous, but they may pose risks to those with poor shoulder mobility. Here are some alternatives.

Hannah Gordon

The Real Effects Anxiety Has On Your Body

Chronic stress and anxiety are both correlated with numerous other health conditions, and both of them can have devastating consequences on the body.

K. Cossey

Do Nasal Sprays Expire?

Nasal sprays are a popular way to alleviate allergies and colds and can drastically reduce symptoms. But should you use them if the expiration date has passed?

Candace McMillon-Dantley

Is It Safe To Mix Allergy Medications?

Over-the-counter allergy medications can be a helpful option for allergy sufferers. But is too much of a good thing ever bad?

Eileen Conroy

How To Stimulate Better Bowel Movements

Our gut health has a huge impact on our bowels and overall well-being. Here's how to stimulate better bowel movements to encourage better health.

Sabika Hassan

What Are The Risk Factors For Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is an eye condition that can permanently affect your vision. Here are the risk factors and how you can monitor for the disease early on.

Vincent Madrone

Try This Hack To Get Sleepy Before Bed

There are many things that can interfere with our normal sleep and keep us up at night. So try this hack to get sleepy before bed.

Sabika Hassan

What It Really Means When You Feel Like Your Stomach Is Burning

Stomach burning can be a great source of distress and lead you to think something serious is wrong. Here are some potential reasons why this can happen.

Kharissa Forte

How The Color Of Your Bedroom Can Affect Your Sleep

Most Americans are looking for ways to boost their sleep. Interestingly enough, the color of your room can help promote more restful sleep.

Eileen Conroy

How To Fall Back Asleep If You Wake Up In The Middle Of The Night

The importance of sleep cannot be denied as it significantly impacts your health. Here's how to fall back asleep if you wake up in the middle of the night.

Candace McMillon-Dantley

This Is The Supplement That May Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor

The pelvic floor is important for the health and function of your body. Here is the supplement that may strengthen your pelvic floor.

Isabel Cohen

The Secret To Better Oral Health, And It's Not Flossing

Certain oral diseases are influenced by a lack of vitamin D, namely cavities and periodontitis. The health of your teeth depends on this vitamin.

Henry Halse

Everything You Need To Know About Cortisol

Cortisol is sometimes referred to as the stress hormone. It is also used to regulate systems in your body, and plays an important role in normal body function.