Health - Health Digest

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Maria Faller

Spices You Need To Help Reduce Inflammation

Managing chronic inflammation should be discussed with your doctor. But with the addition of some inflammation reducing spices, it may be easier than you think.

Robin Rothstein

How Often You Should Really Replace Your Kitchen Sponge

If you wash your dishes by hand, how do you know when your kitchen sponge is ready for the garbage pail? Is it important to replace it, even if it looks clean?

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Anne Taylor

How Often You Should Replace Your Contacts?

Contact lenses are a popular alternative to glasses for people who have blurry vision. Here's how often you should replace your contacts.

Jenna Demmer

This Is Why You Might Hallucinate When You Have A Fever

Fevers can cause sweating and chills, but also scary symptoms like hallucinations. Why is this, and what should you do if you experience a fever hallucination?

Jay Wilson

The Best Butt Exercises You Probably Aren't Doing

Here at Health Digest, we wanted to mix it up and show you some of the best little-known butt exercises that'll set your glutes on fire.

Kimberly Smith

Is Vegan Ice Cream Actually Good For You?

Vegan ice cream has become a popular plant-based, lactose-free alternative frozen dessert. But is it actually good for you? Read on to learn more.

Anne Taylor

Surprising Places Mold Could Be Hiding In Your Kitchen

Mold is a common fungus that makes floating spores in the air. Here are some places it might be hiding in your kitchen.

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Ashley Welch

What It Really Means When You Tear Your ACL

While anyone can experience an ACL injury, athletes are among the most susceptible due to the strain certain sports may put on particular areas of the body.

Mona Bapat

Foods That Could Cause Kidney Stones

If you've ever had a kidney stone, you'd likely prefer to avoid having more in the future. Learn here what foods can put you at risk.

Ashley Welch

Is It True That Butter Can Help Heal Burns?

It's a widely held belief that butter can help ease the pain of a burn. Is this true, or is there a better way to help our skin heal after a minor burn?

Jenna Demmer

Where Did The Common Cold Come From?

While most cold symptoms are pretty mild, nobody enjoys having them. But new scientific research suggests that colds may actually predate humanity itself.

Rudri Patel

Everything You Should Know Before Donating Blood

The truth is blood donation is easy, but you need to be armed with what you can and cannot do before choosing to give your blood.

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Agnes Erickson

The Untold Truth Of Burt's Bees

You've likely seen Burt's Bees all-natural lip balms and moisturizers in the store. What's the story behind this billion-dollar company?

Jenna Demmer

The Surprising Day You're Most Likely To Die

Is there a day of the year you're most likely to die? Science suggests there may be, and it's a shocker! Read on to learn more.

Sarah Hannah Gomez

What Is Keratosis Pilaris, And Can You Get Rid Of It?

Ever gotten the goosebumps when it's not cold outside? You may have keratosis pilaris, commonly known as chicken skin. What exactly is keratosis pilaris?

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A. Sooter

The Big Difference Between Fibromyalgia And Lupus

Fibromyalgia and lupus present similar symptoms, but are distinct conditions with different root causes. Read on to learn the real difference between them.

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Andra Picincu

Is Coconut Water Actually Good For You?

Coconut water has been touted as a healthier alternative to sodas and sports drinks, but is it actually good for you? Read on to learn more.

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Nicole LaMarco

How To Know When Hand Pain Could Be Carpal Tunnel

Do you ever experience hand pain? Hand pain can be problematic, especially if you do repetitive work with your hands, such as typing. What could be the cause?

Jenna Demmer

What's Really Under Your Dirty Fingernails

Some degree of gunk is normal, but nobody likes looking down and seeing dirty fingernails. It's gross, but have you ever stopped to wonder what it actually is?

Catherine Caruso

You Shouldn't Eat This If You're On Birth Control

This popular food item and skin care ingredient is used to color food and unclog your pores, but poses a potential health risk when it comes to birth control.

Ziba Redif

What Really Happens To Your Body When You Eat An Apple Every Day

Being one of the most commonly consumed fruits since ancient times has meant that apples have been the subject of extensive scientific research.

Catherine Caruso

What Is Delta-8 And Is It Actually Safe?

Delta-8 is a naturally occurring cannabinoid found in hemp and cannabis plants. It's also a form of THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol,

Nicole LaMarco

The Exercise That Can Help Reduce The Risk Of Blood Clots

Exercises as simple as walking, ankle circles, and shoulder rolls can minimize the risk of blood clots, that can be triggered by a number of lifestyle factors.

Health Digest Staff

7 Foods To Eat And 7 To Avoid For Brain Health

What you eat -- or don't eat -- can be a strong predictor for your risk of developing dementia later in life, and it can even help your brain in the near term.

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Erin Marie

What Happens To Your Body When You Sing Every Day

The idea of singing every day may sound exhausting, but doing so may offer some unique health benefits that you wouldn't have expected when carrying a tune.

Ally Arcuri

The Truth About Beachbody

Is Beachbody all it's cracked up to be? We did some digging and discovered the truth of the company.

Ziba Redif

Surprising Causes Of Dry Skin You Never Expected

As we journey through life, our body's skin undergoes various changes from the environment, the things we consume, and the emotions we experience each day.