Health - Health Digest

Lauren DeMello

How To Release Tension In Your Shoulders

Stretching, taking a warm bath, applying a warm compress, or sitting in a sauna can all help ease tight muscles in your shoulders.

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Jenna Demmer

What It Really Means When You Stop Getting Your Period

Missed periods can be caused by anything from excessive stress to anorexia or hormonal problems.

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Nicole LaMarco

The Surprising Way Gut Health Can Link To Anxiety And Depression

Anxiety and depression are linked to your gut health: 90% of your serotonin is made in your gut, and SSRIs affect serotonin.

Jenna Demmer

The Real Difference Between Hormonal And Cystic Acne

Cystic acne can appear anywhere on the face (or elsewhere on the body). While hormone imbalance may play a role, it is far from the only culprit.

Anne Taylor

Do Hair Serum Treatments Really Work?

Hair serums are leave-in treatments that promise to help with hair growth, length, moisture, and more. But do these products really work?

Pre-workout supplements and water bottles

Catherine Caruso

Is It Safe To Take Pre-Workout Every Day?

Many athletes and gym-goers take pre-workout to improve their athletic performance and boost their energy levels, but is it actually safe to take it every day?

Different flavor yogurts in single serve containers with spoons

Maria Faller

Why You Should Always Check The Label Before Buying Yogurt

While yogurt is marketed through commercials and advertisements as a super healthy snack for its nutrient and probiotic content, it does have some drawbacks.

Andra Picincu

Read This Before Taking Nootropics

Nootropics, whether natural or synthetic, can boost brainpower and mental focus. But they can have side effects and adverse interactions.

A crate of peaches with a peach on top cut in half

A. Sooter

When You Eat A Peach Pit, This Is What Happens To You

Stone fruits like peaches contain amygdalin. Once amygdalin enters the body, it breaks down into hydrogen cyanide, which can be toxic.

artisinal breads posed with their healthy ingredients

Agnes Erickson

This Could Change Your Mind About Eating Wheat Bread

Wheat bread has a reputation for being healthy, and its darker color and grainier texture visually support this common belief, but is it true?

Agnes Erickson

Hand Soaps You Should Definitely Avoid

Taking your time to cover your skin with soap and rinsing with warm water is a bacteria-killing must. Unfortunately, all hand soap can't be seen as equal.

Man staring at his phone late at night instead of sleeping

Jenna Demmer

You Should Stop Going To Bed Late If This Happens To You

Going to bed late and not getting enough sleep can interfere with your performance at work and contribute to a number of health problems.

Ibuprofen pills under a paper labelled "ibuprofen"

Jenna Demmer

Can Ibuprofen Cause High Blood Pressure?

People who take ibuprofen are almost three times more likely to develop high blood pressure than those who use other NSAIDs.

Lauren DeMello

Do Disinfectants Expire?

We may be more inclined to stock up on disinfecting products now more than ever. However, experts warn that disinfecting products do in fact have a shelf life.

feet with white nail polish and Morton's toe

Zrinka Peters

What It Really Means When Your Second Toe Is Longer Than Your Big Toe

Morton's toe happens when the metatarsal bone of the big toe — which connects your toes to the back of your foot — is too short.

Young woman holding up a blue dental retainer in front of an aqua background

Erin Marie

This Is What Happens To Your Teeth When You Stop Wearing A Retainer

Without a retainer, your teeth will attempt to return to their pre-orthodonthia state, so count on wearing the device for a lifetime.

Catherine Caruso

The Best Time To Take Probiotics, According To Science

Usually it's better to take probiotics before meals when your stomach acid levels are low, because your stomach is still empty.

Kimberly Smith

Why The FDA Is Requiring More Stringent Warnings For Breast Implants

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on Wednesday that it has implemented stronger warnings for breast implants and their recipients.

Man focused doing leg presses on the machine in the gym

Nicole LaMarco

This Trick Will Make Doing Leg Presses Much Easier

Leg presses work nearly all the muscles in your legs — quads, hamstrings, calves, shins — as well as your glutes. Here is how you can do them at home.

Catherine Caruso

Is It Safe To Eat Leftover Rice?

Although rice is a staple in many popular meals and dishes, it may not always be safe to eat it as a leftover. Here is what you should know.

Agnes Erickson

The Best Way To Get Rid Of Folliculitis

If you're suddenly dealing with folliculitis, you're likely looking for ways to get rid of it. Here are a few tips you can keep in mind.

Man with a headache on an airplane, feeling bad during the flight

Ruth Clark

How To Prevent Motion Sickness

Motion sickness happens when your inner ear is sensing something different than what your eyes are seeing. There are a few steps you can take to prevent it.

Woman wearing a backpack and blowing her nose into a tissue while crouching in a field of grass

Erin Marie

Here's How To Tell If You're Allergic To Grass

If you find yourself experiencing allergy symptoms whenever you brave the outdoors, it's possible that the grass on your own front lawn may be the culprit.

Kimberly Smith

Does Stress Cause High Blood Pressure?

Stress can do a number on your body over time. If you are living with high blood pressure, here is what you need to know about its link to stress.

Kimberly Smith

Does Being Overweight Cause Sleep Apnea?

Those with narrow throats or blocked nasal passageways are more prone to having sleep apnea, but being overweight is the most common contributing factor.

A girl with acne on her cheeks looks in the mirror

Anne Taylor

What's Really Causing The Acne On Your Cheeks

Acne is a common but annoying occurrence for most people. While some people get acne all over their face, some may only get blemishes on certain areas.

Maria Faller

What Happens To Your Body When You Do Donkey Kicks

Donkey kicks are great for toning the butt because they target the biggest glute muscle, the gluteus maximus. Here are other ways they benefit your body.