Health - Health Digest

Man and little girl brushing their teeth in mirror

Michelle Washmuth

Stop Rinsing Your Mouth After Brushing Your Teeth. Here's Why

By rinsing your mouth after brushing your teeth, you're actually getting rid of some of the good stuff from toothpaste, like fluoride.

Molly Hurford

What Really Happens When You Lifting Weights That Are Too Heavy For You

Starting with a weight that's too heavy for your current fitness level can be downright dangerous and can increase your risk of injury.

Michelle Washmuth

What Is An Itchy Jawline A Sign Of?

Everyone always says scratching makes it worse, but what can you do when the itching is too irritating to ignore?

Anne Taylor

What It Really Means When You Get Headaches Every Day

It's common for people to get headaches every once in a while. However, headaches that occur daily are not normal and may be caused by a variety of issues.

Beauty technician holding up wooden stick with melted wax

Anne Taylor

This Is What You Should Do Before Getting A Bikini Wax

It's normal to be nervous before your bikini wax. Here's what you can do to prep for your appointment that will make the experience much easier.

A woman in exercise clothes doing a hip bridge in her living room

A. Sooter

What Hip Bridges Really Do For Your Body

Hip bridges work pretty much your entire lower body. They activate your minor and major gluteal muscles, lower back, core, hamstrings, and hips.

Catherine Caruso

When You Stop Washing Your Face, This Is What Happens

Washing your face is an important part of your daily skincare regimen. It helps to rid your skin of dirt and oil. So what happens when you stop washing?

smiling woman behind a table of sweets with an all pink background

Agnes Erickson

What It Really Means When You're Always Craving Sweets

What does it mean when your body and mind are constantly craving the sweet stuff?

Kimberly Smith

What Is Psyllium And Is It Good For You?

Made from the husk of the Plantago ovata plant, this bulking fiber is good for much more than balancing bowel movements.

Kimberly Smith

This Is What Color Your Pee Should Actually Be

It's worth noting the color of your pee when going to the bathroom. The color of urine can tell us a lot about our health and if we're drinking enough water.

Catherine Caruso

The Real Reason You Should Throw Out Old Prescription Medication

Keeping old or expired prescription medications can pose a risk to the health and safety of those around you.

Allaya Cooks-Campbell

The Real Reason You Should Start Scraping Your Tongue

Tooth brushing doesn't do remove all the bacteria that accumulates on your tongue; scraping your tongue helps remove all the toxins that gather overnight.

Businessman breathing into a paper bag outside

Ashley Welch

What Happens To Your Body When You Hyperventilate

Hyperventilation may lead to low levels of carbon dioxide in the blood, which can cause these symptoms.

heartbroken young woman eating ice cream on the couch while crying

Agnes Erickson

What Happens To Your Body When You Cry Too Much

There are not many moments that feel better than the ones after a good cry. Especially if you're in a comfortable space.

Woman holding her arm at the site of vaccine injection

Nicole LaMarco

The Best Way To Deal With Your COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects

You might experience some uncomfortable side effects for one to three days after your vaccine. Be prepared to take it easy.

Catherine Caruso

What Would Happen If You Got Doses Of Two Different COVID-19 Vaccines?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention currently advises against mixing and matching the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines.

Kimberly Smith

This Is What Happens When You Don't Have Enough Magnesium

Early signs of magnesium deficiency include nausea, fatigue, and muscle weakness. Low levels also increase your risk of osteoporosis and depression.

fizzy diet soda being poured into a glass with ice

Agnes Erickson

Can You Drink Diet Soda When You're Intermittent Fasting?

It doesn't have calories, so does that mean we can drink diet soda during the hours that we fast?

Catherine Caruso

Why Hangovers Get Worse When You Get Older

It's no secret that hangovers seem to get worse as you get older. One possible explanation is that age affects the way your liver metabolizes alcohol.

Kimberly Smith

Are Low-Impact Workouts Better For You Than Intense Cardio?

Low-impact exercises are a valuable alternative to higher-impact workouts because they put less wear and tear on your body and adrenal gland.

Karen Veazey

What A Headache On One Side Of Your Body Really Means

Migraines are one of the most common types of headaches that cause pain on just one side of the head. Others include cluster headaches.

Robin Rothstein

Is Spinach Healthier Than Romaine Lettuce?

Spinach is high in vitamins C and K and iron, but romaine lettuce and other greens are also packed with nutrients.

Close-up of a person's feet as they walk across their living room floor

A. Sooter

The Surprising Effects Of Not Wearing Shoes At Home

Being barefoot at home has pros and cons. Hear from the experts about why you might or might not want to live sans shoes.

Young woman stretching while watching a virtual class

Agnes Erickson

This Is What's Ruining Your Virtual Fitness Classes

As the amount of fitness classes offered online increases daily, we want to warn you of what could possibly ruin your technology-dependent workout goals.

female professional holding up a COVID-19 vaccine vial and syringe with gloved hands

Agnes Erickson

What Happens When Your COVID-19 Vaccine Dosage Is Too High

Reactions to an overdose of the vaccine have been varied: Body aches and fevers were common results.

Meredith Cooper

Michael J. Fox's History With Parkinson's Disease Explained

While Michael J. Fox might see his future differently than he once did, he surely hasn't given up on it. Here's a look at his history with Parkinson's disease.

Tiffany Nicole

What You Should Know About Vitamin D Testing

How do we know when we're getting enough vitamin D? Testing is a great tool, but not everyone needs it.