Health - Health Digest

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.

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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.

lactose-intolerant woman holding glass of milk

Zrinka Peters

What Happens To Your Body When You Start Eating Dairy Again

There are many reasons why people choose to cut dairy out of their diets. Around 65% of the U.S. population is lactose intolerant.

Young man sitting on a couch talking to a mental health provider holding a clipboard

Erin Marie

Therapist Versus Psychiatrist: What's The Difference?

It can feel overwhelming trying to manage self-care, sleep, and stress on a day-to-day basis. Can a therapist or psychiatrist help?

Ally Arcuri

Surprising Things That Can Cause Inflammation

Preventing and avoiding inflammation is not always as straightforward as it seems. There are some surprising factors that actually contribute to it.

Agnes Erickson

The Health Benefits Of Moringa Explained

Used for centuries in Asia, the moringa plant is a disease-fighting and nutritional superstar you may want to include in your healthy diet.

A. Sooter

The First Thing You Should Do After You Lose A Contact In Your Eye

Most of the time, an ill-fitting or lost contact causes physical discomfort. Here's what you should do when you can't find a contact in your eye.

Ally Arcuri

Questions You Should Be Asking Your Gynecologist

Questions about your private parts can be awkward to discuss, but it's vital to your health to talk about certain things with your gyno. Read on to learn more.

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Meredith Cooper

You're Not Getting Enough Calcium If This Happens To You

There are quite a few health concerns that can lead to hypocalcemia, better known as low calcium levels, in the body. Here are some of the most common.

Andra Picincu

When You Eat Too Much Onion, This Is What Happens To You

While onions are great for your health, too much of anything can be harmful. Read on to find out how your body may poorly react to onions.

Lauren Cahn

Celebrities With Questionable Personal Hygiene Habits

While most celebrities exude a sense of glam, a few have admitted to some personal habits that are a bit icky. Read on to get the scoop.

Robin Rothstein

The Truth About What's Really In Teeth Whitening Strips

Since 2001, over-the-counter whitening strips have evolved to improve whitening in ways that are effective, while preserving your dentin and enamel.

Robin Rothstein

The Scientific Difference Between Love And Lust

While there is no agreed-upon definition differentiating love and lust, among scientists, they do have qualities that overlap and they're not mutally exclusive.

Zrinka Peters

Is Burt's Bees Actually Good For Your Lips?

Burt's Bees products are created with beeswax, which is antibacterial and antimicrobial, and conditions the skin, helping lips to stay hydrated and protected.

Catherine Caruso

Where Should Your Elbows Go When You Do Pushups?

Pushups may look easy, but they're actually one of the hardest dynamic exercises to perform and master. This is even harder when you don't have the proper form.