Health

Ibuprofen is not meant to be a long-term solution for chronic health ailments. This is how extended use of the medication might effect your kidneys.

There are many reasons why a person may decide to stop taking antidepressants. However, doing so abruptly can affect their gut health in surprising ways.

Will sneaking in a few zzz's during the day help your sex life, or does napping hurt your chances of intimacy? It's time to settle this question with science.

Some people might find that breakfast is too time-consuming; hence, they opt out of it. But this simple decision may actually be affecting their sleep quality.

It's common knowledge that having high cholesterol generally isn't good for you. In fact, it can even increase your risk of having this common illness.

People without penises often look at peeing without touching the toilet seat as remarkable, but sitting down to pee may have unexpected health benefits for men.

The link between high cholesterol and brain health may seem to be straightforward at first. However, recent research has yielded rather interesting findings.

In most cases, peanut butter makes for a nutritious addition to just about any diet -- especially if you've been diagnosed with this medical condition.

A person's sexual health can be influenced by many factors, including the food they eat. For men in particular, a unique fruit provides surprising benefits.

An involuntary event that everyone experiences, it's normal to feel a muscle spasm every once in a while. But when can it be a sign of a serious health concern?

Due to it being such a ubiquitous drink, you might make the mistake of drinking coffee with certain types of medication, including one particulary common drug.

Most of us don't require a scientific reason to have a piece of chocolate every day. However, dark chocolate could have certain benefits for your gut.

You're probably aware of fiber's role in preventing constipation, but did you know that one particular type of fiber can also help lower your cholesterol?

While having high blood pressure or high cholesterol may seem like more obvious heart disease risk factors, your skin may be able to predict your risk too.

Abstaining from sex is a very personal choice. But what happens to your body when you decide to hit "play" on paused sexual activity?

Colon cancer, or colorectal cancer, is a fairly common type of cancer. A number of factors can affect your risk of having it, including this pooping mistake.

For many, it may seem like sex is something that older people should avoid. But according to sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer, this shouldn't be the case.

Generally, we have an idea about how having high cholesterol levels is bad for our health. But how exactly does this diagnosis affect one's risk of early death?

No matter where you go, it's easy to find a snack or food recipe that has potatoes in it. But if you have this specific medical condition, go easy on the fries.

Over the years, a number of celebrities have talked about how they were diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, as well as their experience in living with it.

Which common eating habits could actually be doing more harm than good to your heart? A registered dietitian shared her insights exclusively with Health Digest.

Some have reported that after a person dies, their body may sometimes emit a weird sound. This isn't just a made-up story, though; there's science behind it.

While we cannot predict the exact moment a person will die, there may be signs that a loved one may soon depart. These can emerge as early as 40 days before.

Aside from allowing us to see, our eyes can also clue us in on what may be wrong with our bodies. That includes exhibiting symptoms of certain types of cancer.

Research has shown that regular physical activity may actually benefit your sex life. But there's a kind of exercise that men should avoid before the act.

Snacking gets a bad rap, but it's not as bad as you might think. It can be a part of healthy weight loss if you follow Joy Bauer's three snacking rules.

If you're a man who has ever experienced the dreaded "after-dribble" when you pee, it may be more than just an annoyance. It can be a symptom of something else.