Health - Health Digest

Robin Zabiegalski

15 Things You Can Do To Reduce Anxiety

Anxiety is a common emotion that encompasses feelings of uneasiness, dread, and fear. There are a few ways to manage it on your own or with professional help.

mother holding baby experiencing postpartum depression

Ziba Redif

Postpartum Depression Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments

Some new moms experience baby blues after giving birth. Learn more about postpartum depression, including possible causes, symptoms, and treatment options.

Lauren Alexander

14 Foods That Help Relieve Constipation

While it can be frustrating, there are thankfully many ways to relieve constipation. Starting with diet is one of the easiest and most affordable of them all.

Kimberly Smith

When You Take Too Much Insulin, This Is What Happens

People with diabetes need insulin to produce or regulate blood sugar levels, but your body may react poorly to too much administered insulin.

Jay Wilson

The Best And Worst Energy Drinks For Your Health

Energy drinks have remained controversial pretty much since they went mainstream. However, some types of these popular beverages are healthier than others.

Amy Boyington

What You Should Be Doing To Manage Arthritis Pain

Arthritis can cause mild to severe pain. Thankfully, there are some key strategies that can lead to better pain management for this type of inflammation.

Kimberly Smith

Can Almonds Help With Inflammation?

Almonds are a nutritional powerhouse, full of vitamins and fighting diseases. But are they truly worth their star power hype for keeping inflammation at bay?

Michelle Washmuth

RSV Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments

Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a highly contagious seasonal virus that infects the lungs and causes symptoms that can range from mild to serious.

Lauren Cahn

Health Products For COVID-19 That Are Total Scams

The FDA monitoring the market for fraudulent COVID-19-related health products. Here's a sampling of such products that are nothing but scams.

Robin Rothstein

This Is What Happens When A Bone Fracture Goes Untreated

While there are different types of bone fractures, some are more serious than others. Leaving a fracture untreated can have long-lasting effects.

Agnes Erickson

Vitamins And Supplements You Should Pack When You Go On Vacation

Hear from doctors about the vitamins and supplements they pack to stay healthy on holiday, including vitamin D, magnesium, melatonin, and probiotics.

Lisa Pawlak

13 Things You Can Do To Improve Your Bone Health

Nutrition and lifestyle choices are major factors in bone health, along with medications, which can both help and harm.

Meredith Cooper

Symptoms Of Pneumonia You Shouldn't Ignore

Pneumonia is a serious lung infection that should be treated right away by a doctor. Here's how you can spot the symptoms of pneumonia you shouldn't ignore.

Catherine Caruso

Does Coffee Raise Your Blood Pressure?

There is continuing debate on the pros and cons of regular coffee consumption, especially its effect on blood pressure. Here's what the latest research says.

Man pressing on side of his head highlighted in red

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.

woman's abdomen framed by hands in heart shape

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?

Man in a gray shirt holding his back where they is an image of his kidneys outlined in red

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?