Health - Health Digest

Agnes Erickson

Can You Get Addicted To Marijuana?

Marijuana overuse can be a disorder, or it can turn into a full-blown addiction, when it interferes with your daily life.

Andra Picincu

Why You Shouldn't Avoid Carbs After Your Workout

Physical activity, especially strength training and high-intensity workouts, depletes your glycogen stores, so it's important to replenish them with carbs.

Agnes Erickson

Can Swearing Help With Pain Relief?

Can dropping an f-bomb or a flurry of swear words make you feel better?

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Agnes Erickson

Surprising Uses For Vicks VapoRub

Vicks VapoRub, also known as Vicks, is a medicinal ointment that is commonly used to treat colds and muscle aches, but what else can it be used for?

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Lauren DeMello

Does Lack Of Sleep Cause Headaches?

Research strongly supports high associations between lack of sleep and headache risk, particularly with tension and migraine headaches.

Catherine Caruso

You Should Stop Eating Sushi If This Happens To You

Sushi consists of healthy ingredients, but beware of types made with large fish like tuna, yellowtail, and bluefin, which can have high amounts of mercury,

Lauren DeMello

Are Reign Energy Drinks Bad For You?

Reign energy drinks have vitamins, amino acids and electrolytes, but also sucralose, which may impact insulin sensitivity and create blood sugar spikes.

Ruth Clark

Who Should Really Wear A Continuous Glucose Monitor?

People with diabetes are able to measure their blood sugar levels with a continuous glucose monitor. But this tool is being increasingly used by healthy people.

Ruth Clark

Is Citric Acid Bad For You?

Many wonder if citric acid, a natural preservative found largely in lemons, limes, and other citrus fruits like grapefruit and oranges, is safe to consume.

Robin Rothstein

You Should Stop Chewing Gum If This Happens To You

Chewing gum comes with benefits, such as teeth whitening. However, you may want to stop indulging if you experience these symptoms.

A. Sooter

Reps Versus Sets: What's The Difference?

Reps and sets are two words you'll want to familiarize yourself with before you begin a workout routine. What is the difference between the two?

Maria Faller

Spinning Doesn't Burn As Many Calories As You Think

Spinning can support heart and lung health, as well as reduce stress while helping you shed pounds. However, it may not burn as many calories as you think.

Ally Arcuri

Warning Signs Of A Heart Attack You Should Never Ignore

Heart attacks are startlingly common, but they often come with some warning signs that should prompt you to seek medical attention. Read on to learn more.

Jenna Demmer

Can A Full Moon Affect Your Menstrual Cycle?

It has been long believed that the full moon has an impact on women's menstrual cycles, but what does science have to say about this assumption?

Rick Chillot

Most People Don't Have These Rare Body Features

Every body is different and unique, but some bodies have features that are extremely rare. Read on to find out if you have any of these unusual traits.

Zrinka Peters

Can Garlic Lower Blood Pressure?

Today, garlic's many health benefits continue to be studied. Is it true that this food can help you reduce high blood pressure over time?

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Nicole LaMarco

Can A Spoon Of Sugar Help With Hiccups?

There are numerous home remedies for the hiccups, one of which is to ingest a spoonful of sugar, but does doing so actually get rid of them?

Robin Rothstein

Can CBD Help With Insomnia?

Preliminary research showing that CBD reduces anxiety is promising, with respect to anxiety's influence on insomnia.

Nicole LaMarco

The Surprising Way A Full Moon May Affect Your Sleep

Studies have shown that the full moon correlates with worse sleep — especially for women. Reported issues include reduced sleep quality and time.

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Nicole LaMarco

The First Thing You Should Do After Exercising

Take care of yourself after your workout to speed recovery. Stretch your warm muscles before you cool down, then shower and refuel.

Lauren DeMello

Does Sugar Cause Inflammation?

Sugar can lead to chronic inflammation, so it's best to consume no more than 4 grams of added sugar daily.

A. Sooter

Why Beginners Should Think Twice Before Doing Pull-Ups

Pull-ups are an intermediate exercise because of the need to perform them with perfect form. Here is why you should think twice before doing a pull-up.

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Erin Marie

Is It Safe To Use CBD While Breastfeeding?

Whatever a mother consumes has the potential to be transferred to the baby through breast milk. Does this mean CBD is off-limits while breastfeeding?

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Meredith Cooper

7 Foods To Eat And 7 To Avoid When You Have Multiple Sclerosis

If you have multiple sclerosis, diet is vital, as there are certain foods that may either exacerbate or ease your symptoms. Read on to get the scoop.

Catherine Caruso

The Big Difference Between Plan B And Take Action

Plan B and Take Action are emergency contraceptive pills that are designed to help prevent unwanted pregnancy, but what is the difference between the two?

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Nicole LaMarco

How You Can Add Wrist Weights To Your Workout Routine

Wrist weights increase the total weight you need to move when exercising. Here is how you can incorporate them into your workout routine.

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Agnes Erickson

You Should Avoid These Beverages If You Suffer From Gout

Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that can be painful at times. Avoiding certain beverages can prevent an unwanted flare-up.