Health - Health Digest

Ashley Welch

Why Jamming Your Finger Hurts So Bad

Jamming your finger is a common sports injury, but can also occur in day-to-day life. It can be painful — here's what happens, and why it hurts so bad.

Maria Faller

You Might Be Addicted To ChapStick If This Happens To You

While no one enjoys chapped lips, there is a difference between having to moisturize them and needing the comfort of the ChapStick to get through the day.

Nicole LaMarco

What Is Panic Disorder?

If you are always worried about having another panic attack and often do, you might have panic disorder.

Man wiping sweat off his forehead during a presentation

Nicole LaMarco

The Real Difference Between Panic Attacks And Anxiety Attacks

The terms "panic attack" and "anxiety attack" are often used interchangeably, but they're not the same. Here's the difference.

Karen Veazey

Is Sore Throat A Symptom Of COVID-19?

With the COVID-19 pandemic, a sore throat can be a real source of concern. But is it actually a symptom of the novel coronavirus?

Toxic shock syndrome definition on paper

Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

What Is Toxic Shock Syndrome?

While many people may associate toxic shock syndrome with the prolonged wearing of tampons, men, women, and children may experience this condition.

Denise Porretto

Can Only Men Be Colorblind?

You may have noticed that men seem to be colorblind much more frequently than women. But can only men be colorblind?

Olivia DeLong

When You Start Using A Standing Desk, This Is What Happens

Sitting can increase the risk of chronic health problems like obesity and heart disease, but can standing desks really help combat these issues?

Karen Veazey

The Surprising Fruit That Can Help You Get To Sleep

Scientists say that snacking on a banana before bed just might be the key to a better night's sleep.

Molly Hurford

The Surprising Side Effect Of Eating Late At Night

If you're trying to lose weight or even simply gain control of your appetite and cravings, that midnight snack could have negative consequences.

Emily Rhode

This Might Make You Want To Throw Out Your Loofah

The loofah has plenty of beauty benefits as a bath sponge, but you might be surprised at what experts say about using one.

Allaya Cooks-Campbell

Here's How Long You Really Need To Brush Your Teeth

As it turns out, there's a right way and a wrong way to brush your teeth. Here's how long you really need to brush your teeth and what technique you should use.

Christine Byrne

If You're Low On Iron, You Should Eat These Foods

Iron is a mineral found in many foods, and there's a good chance you're not getting enough of it. These are the foods you should eat if you're low on iron.

Maria Faller

Does IV Vitamin Therapy Actually Work?

IV (intravenous) vitamin therapy is a procedure in which a medical professional administers a mixture of vitamins and minerals directly into the blood stream.

Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

What Makes Kundalini Yoga Different From Regular Yoga

Kundalini yoga is an increasingly popular style of yoga. This is what differentiates Kundalini style and technique from regular yoga.

Channing Sargent

The Keto Diet Could Have Some Benefits For Your Skin

A keto diet, when followed properly, has many positive benefits, and among those is clearer skin.

Molly Hurford

Here's The Best Time To Go On Your Run Every Day

Whether you want to run in the morning, mid-afternoon, or night, there are benefits, but no one time that will make every run feel easier or speedier.

Agnes Erickson

Why Cutting Your Cuticles Is Riskier Than You Think

Cutting your cuticles can leave the skin around your nails more exposed to bacteria. Here's how to avoid the side effects of trimming your cuticles.

Whole nutmeg nuts and ground nutmeg on a spoon

Agnes Erickson

When You Eat Too Much Nutmeg, This Is What Happens

Nutmeg is often the extra hint of taste we want on our palettes, but is it possible to consume way too much of it?

Ashley Welch

Where Does Cellulite Come From?

Cellulite is a common and completely normal skin condition that causes dimpled skin on certain areas of your body. This is where cellulite comes from.

A woman crying with her face in her hands

Agnes Erickson

How Many Calories You Really Burn When You Cry

It may come as a surprise for some that crying actually does burn calories, but unfortunately, not enough to cause us to throw our running shoes in the garbage.

Agnes Erickson

Can You Really Get Abs With Plastic Surgery?

Abdominal etching is a procedure that sculpts a defined six pack around a patient's natural abdominal lines.

Agnes Erickson

What It Really Means When You Have Hip Dips

Hip dips, those indentations below your hips and above your thighs, are a trending topic these days. This is what it really means when you have hip dips.

Karen Veazey

How Long It Really Takes To Lose Weight

Weight loss is caused by taking in fewer calories through food and drink than your body burns in a day.

Colorful tulips through black-and-white lenses

Emily Rhode

What People Really See When They're Color Blind

While living with color blindness may sound bleak, many people find practical and creative ways to deal with it.

Maria Faller

Why Snoring Could Put Your Relationship In Danger

A recent study involving two thousand people reported that 12 percent of the group divorced their mates because of their snoring.

Denise Porretto

The Surprising Body Part That Makes Women More Attractive To Men

Scientists from Australia and Hong Kong conducted a comprehensive study to determine what body measurements corresponded with women perceived as attractive.