Health

While both options are relatively safe to take, there are some distinct differences you'll want to keep in mind.

The semi-automatic act of rapidly closing and opening the eyelid protects the eye from dryness, bright light, and objects coming toward it.

While a great moisturizer and a good night's sleep is essential for any beauty routine, experts say you should add a silk pillowcase to help prevent wrinkles.

Bananas and milk generally are thought to be a healthy combination; however, that may not always be the case.

Everyone gets the hiccups from time to time. Hiccups are very common, usually harmless, and can happen to people of all ages -- although it's not clear why.

There is no perfect answer to a widespread calorie count for sit-ups, as it depends on numerous individual factors. Here's what you need to know.

This type of stretching will significantly increase your risk of injury to muscles, ligaments, and tendons because of the tension it creates.

Many of us have opened our mouths and started to speak or sing, only to let out a croaky squawk that seems like it should belong to someone else altogether.

While shaving it used to be considered taboo, it has turned into a popular beauty treatment -- providing brighter skin and better facial treatment absorption.

Magnesium is necessary for over 300 biochemical reactions in the body, including maintaining normal nerve and muscle function as well as keeping bones strong.

It's understandable to be concerned if you notice or someone tells you that you suddenly smell different.

Sleeping on the couch gets a pretty bad reputation. Fortunately, the science surrounding couch naps isn't all bad.

Washing your hands removes bacteria from your skin. Hand sanitizer, on the other hand, kills the germs but leaves them on your skin.

If your favorite panty style is a thong, know that everyday wear can lead to problems.

Over a year into the pandemic, the jury is still out on whether microwaving is a safe way to keep COVID-19 at bay.

Why is it that some reflexes, such as sneezing, can still occur while we're snoozing?

Kissing can inspire any number of emotions: relaxation, excitement, arousal, and so on. But did you know that kissing also has a variety of physical benefits?

Humans can't clear mercury from their bodies on their own, and over time this build up can lead to some nasty side effects.

If you're tired of hearing about CBD gummies, teas, oils, tinctures, puppy treats, cat toys, and massage lotions, you're not alone.

Multiple lockdowns, quarantining, isolation, tragic loss, food and job insecurity, and the chronic high levels of stress you've experienced may be aging you.

If you test positive for the flu, there is treatment available that can shorten the duration of your illness and improve symptoms — Tamiflu

The lightweight feeling you experience while in the water can make it feel as if your period has come to a halt, but the reason isn't what you think.

Is there really any health benefit to choosing one type of salt over the other, especially considering that the price tags for each kind can vary wildly?

Eating a proper diet is key to preventing heart disease, and Health Digest spoke with Dr. Loretta Friedman to find out specific ways to address your diet.

One of the difficult things about heart disease is that it has many causes. Heart defects and diseased heart muscle can be causes—but there are others too.

Is there a secret to good health? Apparently, there is! Read on for a rare glimpse into what every healthy person secretly does but would never admit.

How does jumping rope every day change your body? In this deep dive, we take a look at all things jump rope. Let's hop to it!