Health - Health Digest

Robin Rothstein

Is Seltzer Water Bad For You?

Because seltzer water has zero calories, zero grams of fat and is a good alternative to regular water, health experts generally agree it is healthy to drink.

Agnes Erickson

The Best Way To Get Rid Of A Cyst

There are times when the lumps and bumps under our skin can be hard to identify. If you're certain the bump is a cyst, then it can be treated.

Close up on a person's lower back with a shingles outbreak

Erin Marie

Are Shingles Contagious?

The shingles rash is often accompanied by blisters, and it is during this phase that transmission of the virus that causes shingles is possible.

Erin Marie

When You Eat Too Much Peanut Butter, This Is What Happens

Peanut butter consumption can lead to problems with acid reflux, or hypertension if made with sugar and additives. Eating it in moderation is one solution.

Zrinka Peters

The Real Difference Between Inflammation And Swelling

Inflammation is an immune system response to an injury, irritation, or infection. Swelling, on the other hand, is just any abnormal enlargement of a body part.

cup of chamomile tea surrounded by flowers

Zrinka Peters

Drinking This Tea Could Help Your Anxiety

Chamomile can reduce anxiety. Patients with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) who were given chamomile experienced 40 percent fewer anxiety relapses.

Agnes Erickson

Why You Shouldn't Lie To Your Doctor About Using Tanning Beds

When it comes to opening up about tanning bed use at the doctor's office, honesty is the best policy. Here's why.

Jenna Demmer

The Real Reason You Feel Tired After Eating

Nobody is sure exactly why we feel tired after eating, but experts agree that it is a natural phenomenon. They also have a number of theories about it.

Kimberly Smith

Can Fish Oil Lower Blood Pressure?

Fish oil has many health benefits that stem largely from the omega-3 fatty acids in it. Research also shows that it can help reduce blood pressure.

Zrinka Peters

What Those White Bumps Around Your Eyes Really Mean

Those little white bumps that can appear around eyes, nose, and cheeks are milia, which are often mistaken for whiteheads, but they're not the same thing.

Lauren DeMello

How Are Concussions Different From Whiplash?

There are important distinctions to keep in mind when distinguishing between whiplash and concussions, particularly when it comes to treatment and monitoring.

Kimberly Smith

If This Happens To Your Fingers, It Could Be A Sign Of Diabetes

Waxy, tight, or thickening skin on your fingers is one more symptom that could suggest diabetes.

Kimberly Smith

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

Feeling weak, tired, or chilly, or experiencing memory problems, can be symptomatic of a copper deficiency.

A. Sooter

What Really Happens To Your Brain When You Form A New Habit

If you can game the system, you can trick your brain into accepting new habits. You'll also set off some interesting processes in your brain.

Zrinka Peters

The Vitamins You Should Be Taking In Your 50s

When you're in your 50s, it can be tempting to just take any kind of vitamin you can buy. That's not what most health experts recommend, though.

COVID-19 booster shot vaccine with needle in the vial

Nicole LaMarco

Side Effects Of Pfizer's COVID-19 Booster Shot Explained

Sore muscles or joints, fatigue, headaches, chills, and pain at the injection site are some of the side effects of the Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot.

A. Sooter

Money Carries More Germs Than You Think

Bacteria, DNA from both humans and their pets, traces of food, and even remnants of illicit drugs are among the substances that can contaminate money.

Anne Taylor

The Vitamins You Should Be Taking In Your 20s

Vitamins aren't always necessary, but can be helpful for certain people. Here are some vitamins to consider taking in your 20s.

Zrinka Peters

What It Really Means When Your Feet Tingle

The pins and needles sensation that happens when our feet "fall asleep" usually doesn't indicate any serious problem -- but not always.

A. Sooter

Pushups Versus Pull-Ups: Which One Is Better For You?

Planning a workout is best done by starting with the basics. And few moves are as ingrained in the idea of physical training as the pushup and the pull-up.

woman suffering from diverticular disease symptoms

Kimberly Smith

Diverticulosis Versus Diverticulitis: What's The Difference?

Diverticulosis and diverticulitis are related to diverticula, small pockets that form on the large intestinal wall. Know the difference between the two.

One coconut cracked in half next to a jar of coconut oil

Anne Taylor

Does Coconut Oil Help With Stretch Marks?

Coconut oil is a great way to nourish your skin and improve its elasticity. Can it really improve stretch marks?

Catherine Caruso

Can Windex Help With Acne?

Despite the longstanding myth about it, Windex cannot treat or help clear up acne. In fact, it can actually harm your skin.

Kimberly Smith

The Difference Between White And Red Stretch Marks Explained

Stretch marks are the result of your skin being pulled tight over a short span of time. In short, they are scars that may be either white or red.

pregnant woman experiencing morning sickness

Jenna Demmer

This Is When To Worry About Your Morning Sickness

Suffering some nausea and vomiting during pregnancy isn't necessarily a bad sign. However, there is a point at which they can become more harmful than helpful.

Jenna Demmer

What Happens If Hyperthyroidism Goes Untreated?

Hyperthyroidism develops when a person's thyroid gland produces more hormones than necessary. It can become devastating if the condition is left untreated.

Boxes of Cream of Wheat lined up on the shelf

Agnes Erickson

Is Cream Of Wheat Good For You?

The classic family favorite is rich with niacin, vitamin B6, thiamine, riboflavin, folate ... and sodium.