Health - Health Digest

Kimberly Smith

Doing This Before Bed May Reduce Your Risk Of Heart Disease

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the U.S. Ways to reduce your risk include regular exercise, a healthy diet, managing stress, and oral hygiene.

Anne Taylor

Why Running Is Hurting Your Shins

Running can put stress on your lower legs if you push too hard.

Zrinka Peters

Can Taking A Bath Make You Tired?

Anyone who's experienced soaking in warm water knows what a therapeutic effect it can have on the body as well as the mind. Does taking a bath make you tired?

Anne Taylor

How Sodium Affects Your Bone Health

Too much sodium can cause many health issues, including doing this to your bones.

Anne Taylor

The Most Important Quality To Look For In A Health Care Provider

This is what you should be thinking about when finding a doctor.

Anne Taylor

What It Really Means When Your Pimples Itch

Are the pimples on your face itchy and irritating? Here's what you should know.

Jay Wilson

Start With These Moves If You're New To Pilates

If you're intrigued by Pilates but haven't yet tried it out, we've got you covered with a list of moves that are great for beginners to the practice.

Ruth Clark

Losing A Tooth Might Mean More Than You Think

Once all your "baby teeth" fall out and get replaced by permanent teeth, losing teeth isn't ideal. In fact, it's usually related to a deeper issue at play.

Erin Marie

How Rare Is It To Be Born With Organs Outside The Body?

Omphalocele is a condition in which a baby's abdominal organs, especially intestines, are pushed outside of the body through the belly button. How common is it?

Kimberly Smith

Why Downward Dog Hurts Your Calves

If you're new to yoga, downward dog can be uncomfortable for your calves. Here's why yoga's most basic pose can hurt your calves and what you can do about it.

Vincent Madrone

Quarter-Life Crisis Is Real And Here's What You Should Know About It

Do you think only older people have existential crises and worry about the meaning of life? Think again. Many young people experience a quarter-life crisis.

Erin Marie

What Happens To Your Brain When You Multitask?

We like to walk and talk, eat and text, and email while watching TV. But just because we're capable of multitasking, does multitasking do our brain good?

Zrinka Peters

The Real Reason Your Feet Hurt More As You Get Older

Our feet deserve a lot of love. They work hard for us, bearing our body weight everyday. It's no wonder that as we age, our feet start to cry out for relief.

Eileen Conroy

Do This One Thing When You Brush Your Teeth If You Want To Age Well

Keeping up with your oral hygiene is imperative for maintaining physical health, and there's a simple trick you can employ to maximize your teeth brushing time.

Kimberly Smith

The Real Reason You Should Focus On A Different Area Each Workout

You're probably aware of the benefits of strength training, but you may wonder if you should choose a full-body or split-routine program. Here's what to know.

K. Cossey

Can Sinus Infections Cause Tooth Pain?

Most of us have experienced a sinus infection at least once in our lives, and it's no secret they can leave you feeling ill all day long.

Agnes Erickson

The Real Reason Your Body Doesn't Digest Corn

After a hefty helping of corn, you may struggle to fully digest it. Finding corn in your stool can be alarming, but is generally nothing to be concerned over.

Erin Marie

Is It Normal To Bruise After Getting Blood Drawn?

Getting your blood drawn can be scary, but typically there's nothing to worry about. If you experience bruising at the puncture site, should you be concerned?

Erin Marie

What It Really Means When You Wake Up With Swollen Eyelids

Waking up with swollen eyelids is no fun. Crying contact lens irritation, light sensitivity, or a bug bite could be to blame. Or pink eye or a stye.

Ziba Redif

Everything You Should Know About Bulimia Nervosa

Much remains to be understood about the etiology and treatment of bulimia nervosa. Here's everything you should know about the illness.

Erin Marie

How Rare Are Conjoined Twins?

Conjoined twins are detected and evaluated in early pregnancy, through prenatal imaging tests like ultrasound and fetal echocardiogram. Just how rare are they?

Meredith Cooper

Warning Signs Of Blood Clots You Should Never Ignore

If you suspect you have a blood clot, seek medical help immediately. Here are some of the possible warning signs of blood clots you should never ignore.

woman's biceps before and after fat reduction

Candace McMillon-Dantley

Liposuction Versus CoolSculpting: Which Has Fewer Risks?

Liposuction and CoolSculpting are popular fat-removing options available to the public. But which of these has fewer safety risks?

Lisa Pawlak

Gum Disease Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments

You probably know that oral hygiene is important, but what happens when your gums become diseased? Read on for everything you need to know.

Anne Taylor

Is It Possible To Get Your Period Twice A Month?

Here's whether or not you should be worried if your period comes more often than normal.

Anne Taylor

Does Biotin Actually Help Your Hair Grow?

Read this if you're thinking of taking a biotin supplement.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

How To Take Care Of Your Mental Health At Work

Mental health has been at the forefront in recent years, particularly as the effects of the pandemic have changed so much about our lives, particularly work.