Health - Health Digest

Lauren Barth

Tricks You Need To Try If You Can't Fall Asleep At Night

Falling asleep can, at times, feel ridiculously impossible. If you've been struggling lately, here are the tricks you're going to want to try.

Lauren Cahn

When You Stop Eating Red Meat, This Is What Happens To Your Body

You may have noticed that you feel better -- or worse -- after giving up red meat. Let's take a look at what happens when you stop eating burgers and steaks.

Denise Porretto

Drinking Alcohol Could Damage Your Sex Life. Here's Why

Beyond the occasional wine-enhanced sexcapade, is downing more than a few drinks at any one time a bad thing?

Catherine Caruso

Why You Should Never Flush With The Toilet Seat Up

If you don't close the toilet lid before you flush, you might want to start.

Karen Veazey

The Reason You Get Motion Sickness Isn't What You Think

Although many people think of motion sickness as a digestive problem, it's not. The real reason you get motion sickness isn't what you think.

Nicole LaMarco

The Real Risk You're Taking When You Use A Tanning Bed

Maybe you know that the sun's rays are harmful to your skin, even if you don't get a sunburn, but what about tanning beds?

Nicole LaMarco

What Really Makes You Shiver

Shivering is an involuntary muscle movement where your muscles rapidly contract and relax. This is what really causes and makes you shiver.

Molly Hurford

What It Really Means When You Get Dry Mouth While Running

If you've ever experienced a dry mouth while running, you know how frustrating it can be. Here's why that happens, and what you can do about it.

Catherine Caruso

What Really Causes Droopy Eyelids

If you've ever noticed that your upper eyelids are droopy, you might have ptosis. Here's what causes that, and how it can be treated.

Nicole LaMarco

The Real Reason Your Mouth Is Dry

If your mouth feels as dry as a desert, you might have dry mouth, also known as xerostomia. Here's why that can happen.

Valerie Kalfrin

The Real Reason Your Nose Turns Red When You're Sick

We've all had dry and red noses when we have a cold, the flu, or allergies. This is the real reason your nose turns red when you're sick and how to treat it.

Ziba Redif

What Really Happens When You Take Cinnamon Pills

For thousands of years cinnamon has been said to have significant medicinal purposes and now there are multiple scientific studies to support those claims.

Nicole LaMarco

Doing This When You Sleep Could Help You Lose Weight

How you sleep affects everything; it's vital for your overall health. Getting the recommended amount of sleep each night can even help you lose weight.

Woman drinking water against snowy background

Allaya Cooks-Campbell

Why You Feel So Dehydrated During The Winter

Feeling dehydrated in the winter? Cold air is associated with the suppression of the thirst response and an increase in the elimination of bodily fluids.

Denise Porretto

Does Having More Sex Really Put You In A Better Mood?

Does having more frequent sex make you happier overall?

Agnes Erickson

Are Waist Trainers Safe?

While an hourglass figure is a goal for many, we can't help but wonder, are waist trainers safe?

Maria Faller

How Many Extra Calories You Really Need To Gain Weight

In certain circumstances, people need to put on the pounds, but how many daily calories is enough to increase the number on the scale?

Nicole LaMarco

What Are The Different Types Of Anemia?

If you think you might have anemia, you need to see your doctor to determine what kind you have and what treatment you need.

Catherine Caruso

What Really Happens When You Swallow Chewing Gum

If you've ever accidentally swallowed a piece of chewing gum, you may have been told that it could take seven years to digest — but this is simply not true.

Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

The Best Way To Take Your Temperature

There are several kinds of thermometers to measure body temperature, including oral, axillary, and rectal. This is the best way to take your temperature.

Orange ginger kittens sleeping and snuggling.

Nicole LaMarco

Is Sleeping In On The Weekend Bad For Your Health?

It's tempting to sleep in on the weekends and catch up on some sleep. But is it bad for your health?

Nicole LaMarco

The Real Reason You're Always Thirsty

Excessive thirst is common in warm climates or after exercise, but if you find yourself always thirsty, there could be a condition behind your dehydration.

Nicole LaMarco

Fact Or Fiction: Redheads Feel More Pain Than Other People

MC1R is why some people are born with red hair and pale skin — but what you might not know is that it also affects their pain response, too.

Catherine Caruso

What's Really Happening When Your Fingers Wrinkle In Water

When you stay in the pool or bath for a long time, you may notice your fingers wrinkle. This is what is really happening when your fingers wrinkle from water.

Catherine Caruso

Are Headaches A Symptom Of COVID-19?

While not a common symptom, headaches have been a documented symptom of COVID-19 infection. Here's what you should know about headaches linked to COVID-19.

Catherine Caruso

The Real Difference Between STDs And STIs

While many people use them interchangeably, is there any real difference between STDs and STIs? It turns out, STDs and STIs are determined by symptoms.

Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

The Proper Way You Should Be Washing Your Hands

When it comes to good hand hygiene, you should know the difference between the handrub and the handwash method. This is the proper way to wash your hands.