Health - Health Digest

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Emily Rhode

Why You Shouldn't Take Iron And Calcium Supplements Together

While a balanced diet usually provides our body with enough iron and calcium, if you take supplements, you'll want to know the best and safest way to take them.

Zrinka Peters

Do This If You Want To Improve Your Memory

Although memory loss should be taken seriously, chances are that you're tired, stressed, or just have a lot going on. Improve memory with these simple steps.

A. Sooter

Glute Bridge Versus Hip Thrust: What's The Difference?

Putting together a home workout is not always easy. We explain two of the most popular exercises right now, and why you should be careful about your form.

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Agnes Erickson

What Happens To Your Body When You Ride A Roller Coaster

Some people think riding roller coasters is the absolute best way to spend a day — and others just want to avoid them at all costs.

Molly Mortimer

What It Really Means To Be Legally Blind

What does the law have to do with it? This is what it means to be considered "legally blind."

A woman with her hands over her lap in discomfort

A. Sooter

Yeast Infection Home Remedies You Should Never Try

A yeast infection is not something you want to try and treat at home. Here's what to know.

Molly Mortimer

This Is When You Should Be Worried About Your Fever

In the last year, you've probably had your temperature taken more times than you can count, but do you know when you should seek treatment for a fever?

Agnes Erickson

Surprising Side Effects Of Teeth-Whitening Treatments

Nobody likes yellow or stained teeth. However, before you up the luminosity of your pearly whites, there are a few side effects from treatments to be aware of.

Ribhu

What's The Difference Between Prebiotics And Postbiotics?

Knowing about prebiotics and postbiotics is essential as they play a crucial role in digestion. Though the terms may sound similar, they differ significantly.

Anne Taylor

Do This If You Want To Improve Your Flexibility

Being flexible isn't just for gymnasts and yoga instructors. It can also help you recover from workouts more quickly and reduce your risk of injury.

A group of friends are drinking together

Anne Taylor

What Drinking Alcohol Really Does To Your Brain

Many people choose to drink alcohol. While the occasional drink is okay, frequent alcohol consumption can lead to many negative side effects.

Anne Taylor

What Happens To Your Body When You Take Creatine Every Day

If you've ever looked at workout supplements, you've probably noticed that creatine is a popular ingredient in many products. Here's what you should know.

Anne Taylor

What It Really Means When It Feels Like There's A Lump In Your Throat

Feeling like you have a lump in your throat is a slightly annoying and at times uncomfortable sensation. But is there actually something blocking your throat?

Catherine Caruso

What Using Dry Shampoo Every Day Does To Your Hair

Dry shampoo is okay for emergencies, but it doesn't really clean your hair — it just makes it appear less greasy.

Catherine Caruso

Can Your Lips Get Sunburned Too?

Lips are actually the most sensitive part of the body and therefore more vulnerable to sunburn and other skin damage, so use a lip balm rated SPF 30.

A woman rubbing her neck while seated at a computer

A. Sooter

The Posture Workout You Need To Try If You Have A Desk Job

Poor posture can lead to muscle strain and fatigue, but fortunately, there are easy-to-do exercise to help avoid and recover from slouching.

Zrinka Peters

Types Of Burns Explained

Burns range from the vaguely-uncomfortable sunburn to third-degree burns have killed the skin cells all the way down to fatty tissue, muscle, or even bone

Catherine Caruso

Why Sour Foods Make Your Lips Pucker

If you've ever sucked on a lime or popped a sour candy into your mouth, you've noticed that your lips pucker in response to the taste. But why does this occur?

Agnes Erickson

Here's What Might Be Causing Your Alopecia

Hair loss can leave us, well, at a loss. With a large percentage of the U.S. population experiencing hair loss, know that you are not alone. So what causes it?

Kimberly Smith

The Right Way To Clean Your Ears

You might think you need to clean your ears every day, but they're actually already doing the job for you. So what's the safest way to rid ears of earwax?

little boy tearing at a straw package with his teeth

Agnes Erickson

Why You Should Stop Opening Things With Your Teeth

When the scissors have disappeared into the black hole of your junk drawer, your teeth seem like a good way to rip open that plastic packaging. But think again.

Woman with helmet on blowing her nose into a tissue while on outdoor bike ride

Ashley Welch

Is It Ok To Work Out If You Have Seasonal Allergies?

Depending on your triggers and where you live, seasonal allergies can make it difficult to be outside, let alone exercise in the outdoors.

Erin Marie

This Is When You Should Stop Drinking Caffeine For The Day

Many of us have to have coffee and caffeine to get through the day, but consuming too much caffeine too late in the day can majorly disturb our sleep.

Denise Porretto

What It Really Means When Your Vision Is Blurry

Blurry vision can result from the need for a new eyeglass or contact lens prescription, or it can be something serious, like cataracts, glaucoma, or a stroke.

Jay Wilson

What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Bacon Every Day

How is your daily bacon fix affecting you? Join us here at Health Digest as we take a deep dive into the frying pan (ouch) to find out.

Close up of man with yellowing skin and yellowing eye

Ashley Welch

What It Really Means When Your Skin Turns Yellow

Yellowing skin, or jaundice, can be a result of an underlying health condition. While jaundice may go away on its own, sometimes it requires further treatment.

Michelle Washmuth

What It Really Means When You Crave Cinnamon

We've all experienced cravings before, especially when it comes to sweets and cinnamon is no exception. But does a craving for cinnamon actually mean anything?