Health - Health Digest

Kimberly Smith

These Bumps On Your Skin Could Be A Sign Of High Cholesterol

High cholesterol is a common condition determined through blood tests. But if you notice this on your skin, it may also be a hint that your cholesterol is high.

Kharissa Forte

What Does Chloride Do For Your Body?

Many minerals are vital for good health. You're certainly familiar with calcium, iron, and zinc, but chloride may not be top of mind. Why is it important?

Zrinka Peters

The One Thing You Should Never Do After A Head Injury

It's true that people bump their heads all the time, and it is often a minor injury with no long-lasting ill effects, but this isn't always the case.

Vincent Madrone

Why Your Hip Pain Might Be More Serious Than You Think

Hip pain is a common problem for many. If pain persists, you may have a more serious condition requiring medical attention. Here's how to know.

Eileen Conroy

What Science Says About Babies Born In April

Whether or not you believe in horoscopes, the season in which you were born really does affect your health and personality, according to scientists.

Erin Marie

What Happens If Hearing Loss Goes Untreated?

Hearing loss is the third most common chronic physical condition among Americans and left untreated can cause additional unwanted health issues.

K. Cossey

What Happens When You Accidentally Eat The Wax From Your Braces?

Braces wax can seem like a relief when it comes to preventing mouth sores. But is there any harm in accidentally swallowing some?

Candace McMillon-Dantley

The Real Difference Between Acid Reflux And Gallbladder Pain

At one point or another, we've all had a stomachache or abdominal pain, with two of its most common causes being heartburn and gallbladder issues.

Catherine Caruso

How Milk Of Magnesia Can Help With Constipation

For people who have constipation or difficulty making a bowel movement, Milk of Magnesia can be a game-changer. But what exactly is it and how does it work?

K. Cossey

This Is What Really Causes Constant Dry Mouth

If you've ever experienced a sticky, parched feeling in your mouth before, it's possible you had dry mouth. It is certainly irritating, but what causes it?

Catherine Caruso

This Is What Really Causes Your Dry Elbows

Several factors can cause dry elbows. Fortunately, you can manage your dry elbows by making a few simple lifestyle changes.

Eileen Conroy

Is Sleeping With Earplugs Good For Your Health?

While some people opt for pills, others choose to use earplugs as a simple sleep aid. But is it actually good for you to sleep with earplugs every night?

Niko Vercelletto

Why You Should Add The Windshield Wiper Exercise To Your Routine

The windshield wiper exercise can improve your balance and stability by working the six-pack muscles plus many more essential core muscles.

Anne Taylor

The Unexpected Effect Bananas Have On Your Period

Here's why you should munch on a banana the next time you're on your period.

K. Cossey

If This Happens To You, It Could Be A Sign Of A Hernia

Hernias may leave patients feeling some mild pain and discomfort. Here are some signs that indicate you may need to treat a hernia.

Anne Taylor

What Is The Most Dangerous Plastic Surgery Procedure?

Think twice about scheduling this plastic surgery procedure.

Doctor's clip board for Huntington's disease

Catherine Caruso

Is There A Cure For Huntington's Disease?

Huntington's disease is a hereditary condition that causes the nerve cells in the brain to break down over time. It can be treated, but can it be cured?

Robin Rothstein

The Truth About What's Really In Body Wash

The popularity of body wash over soap bars isn't going down the drain anytime soon. Here's the truth about what's really in body wash.

Robin Rothstein

What Happens To Your Knees When You Take A Walk Every Day

If you believe walking as part of a daily routine will hurt your knees, or worsen existing knee pain, fear not. Doing so can actually increase your mobility.

Jenna Demmer

Why Your Legs Twitch After Taking A Walk

Walking is a popular cardio exercise, but it can leave you feeling weird if your legs twitch afterward. What causes this twitching, and how do you combat it?

Molly Hurford

What Is The Set Point Theory?

Set point theory, or the idea that every person has a default weight and body composition, doesn't mean you can never change your body weight or composition.

Close up on hands clutching their knee in pain

Erin Marie

Here's What It Means When You Have Trouble Kneeling

When we kneel, the pressure we place on the joint causes its inner parts to stretch. For those with pre-existing knee problems, doing so can worsen symptoms.

Candace McMillon-Dantley

What Is Breast Implant Illness?

Breast augmentation and reconstruction surgeries have been popular for decades, but they may sometimes lead to breast implant illness. Here's what it is.

Niko Vercelletto

What Is Polyphasic Sleep?

Monophasic and bi-phasic sleep schedules are the most common around the world, but some people have adopted a polyphasic sleeping schedule.

Kharissa Forte

It Could Be A Warning Sign Of Dementia If You Start Talking Like This

Dementia is a loss of cognitive function which may lead to an inability to think clearly, remember, or reason. It can also lead to struggles with communication.

Brynna Standen

What Is The Mayr Method?

When a diet plan called the Mayr Method started making headlines, thanks to Rebel Wilson's slimmer physique, we decided to take a closer look.

Candace McMillon-Dantley

This Is What Really Causes Heart Attacks

You may not be a medical professional, but you surely know that a heart attack is a serious medical issue. What you may not know is exactly what causes it.