Health - Health Digest

Kimberly Smith

The Real Reason Nyquil Makes You Sleepy

While Nyquil is not specifically marketed as a sleep aid, it does contain ingredients that might make your drowsy, such as dextromethorphan and doxylamine.

Ruth Clark

What It Really Means When Your Ears Feel Clogged

When things sound dull or there's a feeling of pressure in your ears, it could be because your ears are clogged. But what could that mean?

Anne Taylor

Here's What's Really Causing The Acne Around Your Mouth

Acne is a nuisance no matter where it occurs on the body, but pimples around the mouth can be particularly frustrating.

Catherine Caruso

The Mineral You Need If You Have Restless Leg Syndrome

If you suffer from restless leg syndrome, you may want to know what common mineral you can boost in your diet to alleviate your condition.

Anne Taylor

You Should Avoid Doing This When Using An Airplane Bathroom

If you have to use the bathroom on a plane, don't do this.

Catherine Caruso

When You Take Too Much Dayquil, This Is What Happens

Dayquil is an over-the-counter combination medication used to treat the common cold and the flu. But what happens if you accidentally exceed the correct dosage?

Catherine Caruso

This Is What You Shouldn't Be Using To Clean Your Mouthguard

It's important to regularly clean your mouthguard against bacteria, but just be sure to use the right ingredients and tools when doing so.

Jenna Demmer

What Happens To Your Body When You Change Your Birth Control Pills

Just as there are many reasons a person may be inclined to take birth control pills, there are many different brands out there to choose from.

Robin Zabiegalski

Workouts That Will Help You Sleep Better

What if the key to getting a good night's sleep wasn't a pill, but rather exercise? Read on to find out which workouts may help you get those zzzs.

A. Sooter

Boil Versus Pimple: What's The Difference?

Like pimples, boils are infections on the skin's surface. Both are common, and they may even look the same at the start. Their similarities end there, though.

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Erin Marie

When You Meditate Before Bed, This Is What Happens

Many people include meditation to start off the day, but what happens when we meditate at night? Can meditation help ease us into sleep?

Jay Wilson

When You Eat Ginger Every Day, This Is What Happens To You

Ginger has been used medicinally for centuries, but are its reputed properties the real deal? Read on to find out what might happen if you eat ginger daily.

Lauren DeMello

Can Zinc Help If You Have A Cold?

Zinc-infused lozenges and syrups are popular choices for those fighting off cold symptoms. Is there any clinical validity to these claims?

Ally Arcuri

Habits That Are Actually Hurting Your Brain

Everyone has habits that aren't the best for their well-being but, surprisingly, some of them could even be harming your brain.

Catherine Caruso

Is It Safe To Walk With A Broken Toe?

Broken toes can be quite painful, which can hinder your ability to walk the way you once did before you were injured. Is it safe to walk with one as it heals?

Zrinka Peters

This Is What Really Happens When You Get An EEG

Electroencephalography (EEG) tests are very common procedures, with somewhere between 10-25 million of them being performed every year.

Ruth Clark

What Is A Normal Blood Sugar Level?

Sugar, also known as glucose, is what provides us with energy and is necessary for the proper functioning of our brain, heart, and digestive system.

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Erin Marie

What Happens To Your Hands When You Type For Hours Every Day

A typing injury may not sound as severe as a physical injury, but it doesn't mean that those aches and pains in your wrist should be ignored.

Lauren DeMello

Is It Bad To Suck In Your Stomach?

Is there any real danger in sucking in our stomachs to portray a flat and toned tummy? Here are the physical and psychological impacts of this practice.

Ruth Clark

The Best Way To Clear Up Your Baby's Acne

While acne on your newborn is completely normal, there are steps you can take to ensure your child's skin stays clean and healthy.

Catherine Caruso

The Real Reason You Have Ridges On Your Teeth

The small, rounded bumps that appear on the edge of your front teeth are known as mamelons, but do they have any significance for your health?

Ally Arcuri

13 Things You Can Do To Slow Down Aging

Trying to slow down aging? Practices including meditation, exercise, eating healthfully, and using sunscreen can help.

Lauren DeMello

When You Take Too Much Aleve, This Is What Happens

Is taking too much Aleve or other over-the-counter NSAIDs as dangerous as health experts claim, or is it relatively innocuous? Here's what you need to know.

Agnes Erickson

The Biggest Mistake You're Making When Showering In The Winter

There are unfortunately ways to make your shower — and your health — worse without even realizing it, especially in the wintertime.

Lisa Pawlak

Types Of Patients That Doctors Can't Stand

Whether it's relying too much on Dr. Google or not sharing relevant medical information, there are many things patients do that can exasperate their doctors.

beautiful woman smiling washing her hair

Lauren Alexander

Parts Of Your Body You're Probably Not Washing The Right Way

You may think your hygiene routine is solid, but it turns out you may need a refresh. Read on to find out which body parts you may be washing the wrong way.

Erin Marie

What It Means When You Go To The Bathroom At The Same Time Every Day

The types of foods and liquids we ingest, as well as how much of them we ingest, can influence how often we find ourselves going to the bathroom.