Health

The Red Cross notes that it is perfectly safe to donate blood after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, and that donating doesn't reduce your antibody protection.

Eating earlier in the evening lets you take advantage of your heightened metabolic rate, and allows your body to focus on resting rather than digesting.

Blood pressure tends to be lower in the summer. In the winter, blood vessels can narrow in response to the cold, creating more pressure.

Wisdom tooth extraction is a common surgery, but a lucky few may not have to undergo it. Here's the real reason not everyone needs their wisdom teeth removed.

Hyaluronic acid is a key active ingredient in a number of skin care products. How does it change your skin?

Almond milk is an increasingly popular non-dairy milk alternative. But what does drinking almond milk every day do to your body?

Birth month can unexpectedly affect your health in a number of ways. Here's what scientists discovered about babies born in the fall.

If you're considering adding diet pills to your weight-loss journey, you may want to think twice. They have some surprising side effects.

While there are a few different options for relieving indigestion, you may be interested to hear that yoga might be able to help.

Yoga is a great way to relieve upper back pain and strengthen your muscles so you're less likely to be aching in the first place.

Gel manicures have grown in popularity in recent years because they're durable, long-lasting, and chip-free. But what do gel manicures do to your nails?

Herbal, green, white, and black tea all offer a benefit of some sort -- and one of these teas is even said to support hair health.

Many people, including Hollywood celebrities, tout hemorrhoid cream to treat wrinkles and puffiness around the eyes. But is it safe to use?

Dermatologists agree it's important to use sunscreen labeled as "broad spectrum." But what does that even mean, and why is it important?

Contacts are amazing and versatile devices. However, conditions can develop from improper contact handling and storage which can cause painful symptoms.

Feeling your baby move while pregnant is an exciting milestone many people look forward to. While normal, what does it mean when baby starts to get more active?

Let's face it. Every now and then we need to switch up our workout. Consider adding dance to liven up your exercise routine both physically and mentally.

While there is some evidence that suggests there may be some advantages to sleeping without a pillow, the health risks greatly outweigh the potential benefits.

Motion sickness is a common experience when traveling by car, plane, boat, bus, or train. Ready to banish motion sickness? Prepare to enjoy your next trip!

If you think that chlorine is added to pools to make the water safe to pee in, you would be wrong. In fact, peeing in the pool is worse than you might think.

Dry scooping pre-workout powder can result in consuming too much caffeine, or causing respiratory issues for some.

Does your weekly workout regime include high running mileage? You may want to rethink it. Here's how much running you really need to do to stay healthy.

Though acupuncture can influence the body's metabolism, experts note that lifestyle changes on top of treatments are more likely to result in weight loss.

If you're curious about whether or not it's a good idea to use CBD products to help relieve some of the unwanted symptoms related to pregnancy, keep on reading.

Has pain in your knees put the kibosh on your regular exercise routine? If so, you may have runner's knee. But what is it, and how should you treat it?

If you've ever wondered how often you should get tested for STDs, look no further. Health Digest is here to provide some guidance.

Not everyone can whistle. But why have some people mastered the art of whistling, while others are left with puckered up faces looking like a fish?