Health - Health Digest

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A. Sooter

This Is What You Should Do If You Think You Have A Concussion

Regardless of the severity of concussion symptoms, it's good to have a response plan ready if you think you may be experiencing one.

Amy Boyington

What Victoria's Secret Models Really Eat In A Day

Victoria's Secret models work hard to look their best, whether they're walking the runway or showcasing the latest fashions for the store's catalog and website.

Meredith Cooper

14 Ways To Raise Your HDL Cholesterol

If you have high levels of LDL, your body can become oversaturated with cholesterol, which can eventually cause partially or fully blocked arteries.

Lauren DeMello

What To Expect During Your First Colonoscopy

Most people dread getting a colonoscopy, though they're fairly painless and also essential to maintaining good health. Here's what you can expect.

Lauren DeMello

Does Vitamin D Cause Constipation?

Is there a link between increasing vitamin D intake and our gut health, particularly when it comes to constipation? Health experts are finding varying data.

Jenna Demmer

Can Sleep Deprivation Make You Hallucinate?

Sleep helps the brain function properly, and extended sleep deprivation has a negative effect on brain activity. Some may even experience hallucinations.

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Kimberly Smith

Prebiotics Versus Probiotics: What's The Difference?

Prebiotics and probiotics help the gut microbiome stay balanced. However, they are different, with each having implications for your overall health.

Ruth Clark

The Real Reason Some People Are Born Without Wisdom Teeth

Does having wisdom teeth actually mean you're smarter? Not exactly, but it's true that some people are born without them.

Catherine Caruso

The One Ingredient You Don't Want To See In Your Moisturizer

Moisturizers and other skin care products often contain a laundry list of ingredients, some of which can be damaging to your skin.

Lauren DeMello

When You Start Walking Less, This Is What Happens To Your Body

Taking a daily walk can have positive impacts on one's health. But what happens when a person stops walking for fitness every day?

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Meredith Cooper

Things You Didn't Realize Were Hurting Your Kidneys

Your kidneys' most obvious task is filtering out waste, toxins, excess fluid, and drugs from your body. However, that's only the tip of the iceberg.

Catherine Caruso

When You Drink Pomegranate Juice Every Day, This Is What Happens

The nutrients in pomegranate juice have positive effects including reducing inflammation, rejuvenating skin, and promoting heart health.

Catherine Caruso

Are Heating Pads Bad For You?

Heating pads are often used to help relieve aches and pains and reduce stiffness. But can they actually be bad for your health?

A. Sooter

This Is What Happens If You Put Rogaine On Your Beard

Rogaine has yet to offer a specific product for beard growth, but that hasn't stopped home-based experiments revolving around this off-label use for it.

Catherine Caruso

Does Constipation Cause Back Pain?

Constipation with back pain is often a result of dehydration or a low-fiber diet, but it could also be a symptom of a more serious condition.

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Nicole LaMarco

These Tricks Will Help You Tone Your Belly Fat Much Easier

Nutrition, exercise, and sleep are three factors that contribute to the development of dangerous belly fat ... and managing it.

Jenna Demmer

Can You Die From Sleep Deprivation?

Though experts note that death caused directly by sleep deprivation is rare, it is a factor in the development of deadly diseases, as well as auto accidents.

Maxine Taylor

Flu Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments

Even a mild case of the flu can leave you feeling miserable for days, and for some, the infection can be extremely dangerous or even deadly.

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Erin Marie

Why You Shouldn't Mix Water With Pedialyte

Since water and Pedialyte are great ways to ensure proper hydration, combining them may seem like a good idea. Medical professionals don't agree, though.

Jenna Demmer

Do Children Really Need To Take Naps?

Young children need naps because their bodies need a lot of sleep for optimal development, and their brains are not tolerant of staying awake for long periods.

Ruth Clark

The Real Difference Between A Kidney Infection And A UTI

If a UTI travels to the kidneys, it becomes an even greater cause for concern. Thus, it's important to know the difference between the two conditions.

Lisa Pawlak

Things Your Doctor Wants You To Stop Doing

In addition to taking your doctor's recommendations, you should consider some of the many things your doctor wants you to stop doing.

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Erin Marie

Is Microwave Rice Still Good For You?

If you choose microwavable brown rice approved by the Whole Grains Council, you can rest assured that it's good for you.

Kimberly Smith

Agave Versus Honey: Which One Is Healthier?

Because agave is processed, it loses nutrients, whereas honey is unprocessed and retains nutrients, but has a higher GI number than agave.

Zrinka Peters

The Real Difference Between Malignant And Benign Tumors

Benign tumors are a mass of noncancerous cells, whereas malignant tumors are cancerous and prone to growing and spreading to other parts of the body.

Preston Danvers

What It Really Means When You Dream About Airports

Our individual dream worlds are unique to each of us, but some types of dreams -- like those about airports -- are common. Here's what that could mean.

Ruth Clark

A Surprising Side Effect Of Using Coffee Pods

Making your favorite morning drink from coffee pods via a single-cup machine has many benefits, but can also affect your health in an unexpected way.