Health - Health Digest

Andra Picincu

This Is What You Can Do To Prevent Leg Cramps

Nobody likes to wake up in the middle of the night to a raging leg cramp. Fortunately, there are many ways to reduce your risk of this happening to you.

Catherine Caruso

What Are Stress Dreams And How Can You Prevent Them?

Stress dreams can be very unpleasant, especially if they happen often. While we can't control the content of our dreams, experts say there are ways to influence them.

A young man pressing his hand to his chest

A. Sooter

The First Thing You Should Do When You Get Heartburn

We all want instant relief from painfully discomforting heartburn or acid reflux, so here's the first thing you should do when you get heartburn.

Ruth Clark

How To Tell The Difference Between A Pimple And A Cold Sore

Pimples and cold sores can pop up unexpectedly and may have you wondering which one it is. Here's how to tell the difference between them and treatment methods.

woman showing her stomach and holding grain stalks

Agnes Erickson

Can Gluten Sensitivity Happen Later In Life?

Many people suffer from gluten intolerance or sensitivity, but is this condition something that can happen to anyone later in life?

Anne Taylor

What Happens To Your Eyes When You Get LASIK

Here's exactly how LASIK surgery works.

Anne Taylor

How Much Ibuprofen Should You Take?

What you should know about taking this popular drug.

Vincent Madrone

What Is A Power Nap And Does It Actually Work?

Have you ever heard of the term "power nap" and wondered what it is? We explain how sleep experts define the term and if it's really worth the hype.

Ally Arcuri

Symptoms Of Depression You Shouldn't Ignore

Signs of depression shouldn't be ignored. They can be signals telling you to seek help. Here are things to consider if you're worried about how you're feeling.

Anne Taylor

Is It Healthy To Weigh Yourself Every Day?

Here's why you should (or shouldn't) be stepping on the scale every day.

Sandy Masinter

Strep Throat Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments

If you've ever had a terrible sore throat chances are you've wondered if it is strep. Read on for some tell-tale signs and causes of this bacterial infection.

Catherine Caruso

Does Coconut Oil Help With Hair Growth?

Coconut oil has a multitude of benefits for our skin and hair. But can it actually help our hair grow? Here's how coconut oil plays a role in hair growth.

Anne Taylor

The Real Reason You Always Break Out Before Your Period

Here's why you might notice more acne as the date of your period approaches.

Erin Marie

What's The Best Way To Dry Your Hands?

Wet hands spread germs more readily than dry hands, and surprisingly some hand-drying methods may actually encourage bacterial transmission.

Kimberly Smith

Do Breathing Exercises Really Help With Anxiety?

You've probably heard the advice to take a deep breath if you've ever felt anxious. In the midst of an anxiety attack, can breathing really help calm the body?

Anne Taylor

Why You Shouldn't Lie To Your Doctor About Fasting Before Surgery

If you don't fast before surgery, you can cause complications if you lie to your doctor about it.

A. Sooter

What Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa?

Painful, hard lumps that occur beneath the skin's surface are often thought to be acne. But a condition called hidradenitis suppurativa may be the root cause.

Erin Marie

Why Your Shoulder Pain Might Be More Serious Than You Think

Shoulder soreness could stem from rotator cuff tendinitis, bursitis, dislocation, or poor posture. But referred pain could indicate a serious health condition.

Erin Marie

The First Thing You Should Do If You Get Frostbite

Exposure to freezing temperatures can put you at risk for adverse health effects including frostbite. These measures will help prevent cold-weather skin damage.

Catherine Caruso

What Does Gargling Salt Water Really Do For Your Sore Throat?

Some home remedies really do soothe a sore throat. What will gargling with warm salt water do for throat pain and inflammation, and why?

Catherine Caruso

Are Expired Skin Care Products Bad For Your Skin?

Makeup and skin care products do have an expiration date, because their formulas can degrade over time and become exposed to harmful bacteria.

White-haired woman on couch holding lower back

Ruth Clark

Are Kidney Stones Genetic?

Factors such as diet, dehydration, and medications can increase your risk of forming kidney stones, but so can this inherited condition.

Erin Marie

This Is What Happens If You Never Wash Your Pillowcases

By not keeping your pillowcase clean and sanitary, you're subjecting your face to a buildup of old makeup, sweat, dead skin cells, and other unwelcome guests.

Erin Marie

Long Naps Might Be Bad For You. Here's Why

An afternoon nap is a way to fight fatigue and experience feeling more energetic, alert, and relaxed. But are long naps too much of a good thing?

woman holding a spicy green chili in her mouth

Agnes Erickson

This Is Why Drinking Milk Helps When You Eat Spicy Food

Did you go overboard with the red pepper flake shaker on your pizza? You may want to drink some milk to quell the fire in your mouth. This is why it works.

Jenna Demmer

This Is What Happens When You Use Too Much Toothpaste

While brushing your teeth too minimally can put your oral health at risk, that does not mean that it is healthy to go overboard with the toothpaste either.

Jay Wilson

When You Only Do Cardio, This Is What Happens To Your Body

If you're opting to just do cardio, it's useful to know how it could affect your body. Lace up your shoes, and let's step to it and take a look!