Health - Health Digest

A. Sooter

The Real Reason One Of Your Armpits Smells Worse Than The Other

It's not just sweat that causes body odor, but when sweat comes into contact with bacteria. And one armpit can smell worse than the other. Here's how and why.

Eileen Conroy

The Best Time Of Day To Meditate, According To Science

While you can reap the benefits of meditation regardless of the time you choose to practice, a particular time of day is considered ideal.

Eileen Conroy

Does Tea Tree Oil Really Work To Remove Skin Tags?

Tea tree oil is a natural remedy many people use on skint tags – but does it actually work?

Kimberly Smith

What You Need To Know About Visceral Fat

You might not think about fat in terms of types, but there are several different kinds of fat, including visceral fat. Here's what you need to know.

K. Cossey

Does Mint Help With Nausea?

Mint has been used for medicinal purposes since ancient Egyptian times, alleviating congestion and headaches. But can it also help with nausea?

Candace McMillon-Dantley

Is Your Chiropractor Adjusting Your Neck Correctly?

Chiropractic adjustments can be a great addition to an overall wellness strategy. But how do you know if your chiropractor is any good? Here's how to tell.

A. Sooter

You're Not Getting Enough Deep Sleep If This Happens To You

If you want to get enough sleep each night, then you need to get eight hours, but it's also important to spend enough time in deep sleep stages.

Candace McMillon-Dantley

You Might Need To Check Your Blood Sugar If You Notice This In Your Toilet

Keeping our blood sugar in check is an important aspect of maintaining a healthy body. Luckily, our bodies can give us clues if something is not quite right.

Catherine Caruso

What Is The Nocebo Effect And How Is It Impacting Treatment?

Most people have heard of the placebo effect, which occurs when your body responds positively to a nonactive treatment, but what about the nocebo effect?

Candace McMillon-Dantley

The Mineral You Need If You Have Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism is a common condition that can require medical intervention and treatment. However, this mineral may also improve your thyroid health.

Niko Vercelletto

Why Your Love Life Might Slow Down In Spring

Our love lives may seem random at times, ebbing and flowing with the demands of our daily lives. But evidence suggests seasonality may also be at play.

A. Sooter

This Is What Happens When A Cavity Goes Untreated

Once a cavity develops, there are more reasons to go to the dentist than to avoid them, especially when you know what happens to an untreated cavity.

Young woman sits on couch listening to her therapist

Ruth Clark

Can Hypnosis Help With Anxiety?

Anxiety is the most common mental illness in the United States. While there are plenty of popular treatments for anxiety, can hypnosis help?

Catherine Caruso

How Rare Are Blue Eyes?

Believe it or not, blue eyes aren't as common as you might think. In fact, they're actually pretty rare, at least on a global scale. But why?

K. Cossey

The First Thing You Should Do After Bumping Your Head

While all bumps to the head are not created equal, they can be potentially damaging to the brain. Here's the first thing you should do after bumping your head.

Kharissa Forte

What's The Difference Between Botox And Dysport?

Aging is inevitable, but injections like Botox and Dysport have become popular go-tos for restoring aesthetically pleasing facial features.

Kharissa Forte

Do Probiotics Help With IBS?

In addition to diarrhea and constipation, abdominal pain, bloating, and gas are also indicators of IBS. Do probiotics help relieve symptoms?

Kharissa Forte

The Real Risks You're Taking When You Have A Home Birth

Even though some studies suggest giving birth at home is just as safe as hospital births, there are still risk factors that should be taken into consideration.

Catherine Caruso

The First Thing You Should Do When You Get A Blister

We understand that blisters are nuisances you just want to pop but shouldn't. Here's the first thing you should do when you get a blister.

Zrinka Peters

How Do You Get Strep Throat?

Strep throat is different from your average sore throat, requiring prescription meds. So how do you get strep throat in the first place?

Meredith Cooper

Warning Signs Of Dehydration You Should Never Ignore

A person can be mildly, moderately, or severely dehydrated -- and dehydration can be fatal. Here are some warning signs of dehydration you should never ignore.

Kimberly Smith

Can You Take Too Many Antacids?

It's not uncommon to reach for a bottle of antacids when you feel the first pang of heartburn, but can you take too many over time?

Anne Taylor

This Is What Really Causes Your Heartburn At Night

If you experience heartburn before bed, this may be the underlying cause.

Woman holding wheat shafts and other hand to stomach

Ruth Clark

What Really Causes Celiac Disease?

Breads and pasta are no-nos for some people. But what really causes Celiac disease, where eating anything with gluten can wreak havoc on your digestive system?