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Jenna Demmer

The Best Time To Go To Bed, According To Science

One doctor recommends that, depending on age, people go to bed between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., but many don't until closer to midnight.

Ziba Redif

What Happens To Your Body When You Have A Hangover

Here's a peek into what goes on in your body while you're in the throes of a hangover, and why these unfortunate symptoms occur.

Kimberly Smith

Why The Color Of Your Mucus Matters More Than You Think

Some mucus is normal, and the color can help indicate if you're fighting a virus or infection, and what type.

smiling young woman wearing a cream colored sports bra

Agnes Erickson

This Is What Happens When You Wear A Sports Bra Every Day

Sports bras are often more supportive and comfortable than regular bras, but is it okay if we toss out our "regular" bras and throw on a sports bra every day?

Kimberly Smith

The Vitamin You Need If Your Gums Bleed

Bleeding gums could mean that you are deficient in vitamin C, which plays an important factor in helping your body heal.

Jenna Demmer

What Happens If You Get Your COVID-19 Booster Too Soon?

The public seems to be responding without hesitation, with more people now coming in for COVID-19 booster shots than for their first dose.

Jenna Demmer

How A Full Moon Might Affect You When You're Pregnant

Countless phenomena have been attributed to the full moon. Many people believe that lunar cycles affect not only menstrual cycles but even pregnancy.

Catherine Caruso

The Real Reason Benadryl Makes You Tired

Benadryl blocks your body's response to histamine. Unlike other allergy medications, like Allegra and Zyrtec, however, Benadryl can also cause drowsiness.

Robin Rothstein

Why You Should Think Twice Before Eating Prepackaged Ground Beef

Ground beef is made up of the "trimmings" of animal carcasses. Here is why you should think twice about eating the prepackaged variety.

Lauren DeMello

Retinoid Versus Retinol: What's The Difference?

Determining whether to use a retinol or retinoid depends on what type of skin problems you're facing, as well as skin sensitivity and dryness.

Catherine Caruso

Are Shirataki Noodles Really Healthy For You?

Shirataki noodles are low in both calories and carbohydrates, plus viscous fiber in the noodles help you "stay full longer and end up eating less."

Catherine Caruso

Can Chicken Soup Help A Cold?

Chicken soup has long been touted for its ability to help fight the common cold, but is this really true, or is it just another myth?

Robin Rothstein

What Happens If Your Ears Won't Pop After Flying

You are likely experiencing ear barotrauma if your ear feels stuffed, sound is muffled, or if you have ear pain. What happens if they don't pop after flying?

Robin Rothstein

The Best Way To Relieve Knee Pain At Home

If you develop knee pain, stretching or utilizing the "RICE" process, which stands for rest, ice, compression, and elevation, may help.

Badminton player with racket and shuttlecock

A. Sooter

Why Badminton Is A Better Workout Than You Think

Badminton provides a community built around physical activity and, in regulated competitions, a sense of sportsmanship. It also comes with many health benefits.

Jenna Demmer

How Much Is Too Much Screen Time?

Many Americans, including children, now spend hours in front of screens every day. How much screen time is too much, and what are the consequences?

Young girl wearing headphones sitting in front of a TV playing video games

Erin Marie

When You Play Video Games Before Bed, This Is What Happens

Many people who play video games do so for hours at a time. How does playing a video game before bed impact our quality of sleep, if at all?

Jenna Demmer

What It Really Means When Your Period Is Lighter Than Usual

A light period is rarely anything to worry about especially for older women or if you're breastfeeding or on birth control.

Asian young woman feeling discomfort as suffering from heartburn holding chest with closed eyes and sitting with folded legs on couch at home

Ruth Clark

The Big Difference Between Pepcid And Tums

One out of every three Americans experiences acid reflux weekly. Luckily, Pepcid and Tums are available over the counter to combat symptoms.

Zrinka Peters

This Is What Garlic Can Do For Your Liver

There are easy ways to proactively support good liver health. One of the most delicious ways is to include more garlic in your diet.

Robin Rothstein

This Is How Often You Should Whiten Your Teeth

While it seems like social media channels are to blame for the teeth-whitening craze, people began whitening their teeth long before social media was invented.

A. Sooter

What Would Happen If A Man Took Plan B?

It is difficult to mistake Plan B for another type of medication, but if a man accidentally ingested Plan B, what would happen?

Health Digest Staff

Everything You Need To Know About Breakthrough COVID-19 Cases

The truth about breakthrough COVID-19 cases is a lot more complicated than what you're likely seeing in the news and on your social media feeds.

Kimberly Smith

THC Versus CBD: What's The Difference?

THC and CBD are cannabinoids, attaching themselves to cannabinoid receptors in the body. Although popular, most people can't differentiate between the two.