Health - Health Digest

Anne Taylor

Why Some People Can Function On Less Than 8 Hours Of Sleep Per Night

Does your friend feel fine after six hours of sleep? Here's why.

Erin Marie

What This Doctor Says You Should Know About Lyme Disease

Lyme disease can do serious harm if not treated in a timely and proper manner. Here's what one doctor says you should know about the disease.

Erin Marie

What Is Your Brain Type And How Does It Impact Your Happiness?

Research shows that your brain type can determine what makes you feel happy, and happiness can improve cognition, boost immunity, increase longevity, and more.

Niko Vercelletto

The Best Exercises When You Have A Headache

Exercise is important for a healthy lifestyle. Not only does it lower your risk of heart disease and boost your mood, but it can also get rid of headaches.

Isabel Cohen

How Burpees Affect Your Wrists

Burpees are a great cardio and resistance exercise that works all major muscle groups. Despite their benefits, burpees may pose risks to your wrists.

Kimberly Smith

Why Taping Your Mouth Can Improve Your Sleep

There's no shortage of sleep hacks to help you improve your sleep. But did you know that taping your mouth when you're ready to catch zzzs is one of them?

Kimberly Smith

The Surprising Way Leg Workouts Can Benefit Your Hormones

Working out your legs strengthen bones, reduce joint pain, and improve posture. Leg workouts also stimulate the release of hormones for positive results.

Niko Vercelletto

Everything You Need To Know About Oura Rings

The Oura ring is made for people who want to collect data about their body, fitness activity, and sleep patterns without needing to wear a bulky device.

Isabel Cohen

Can You Lose Weight From Diet Alone?

Most people are aware that diet plays a huge role in weight loss, but can it play the only role? And if so, should you only lose weight by eating less?

Isabel Cohen

The Surprising Ways Stuffed Animals Can Affect Your Sleep

A 2017 survey found that 40% of adults sleep with stuffed animals. Here are the surprising ways stuffed animals can affect your sleep.

Robin Rothstein

The First Thing You Should Do When You Get A Bad Sunburn

Skin cancer is the number one cancer in the United States. Here's the first thing you should do when you get a bad sunburn and ways to prevent it.

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.