Hula hoops might be marketed mainly to kids, but they are actually incredible fitness tools. Here's why you should add hula hooping to your exercise routine.

Feeling fatigued, sniffly, with a tickle in your throat? You may be coming down with a cold -- but acting early can help ease symptoms and speed things along.

Potassium is an essential mineral that your body needs to function at its best -- so what foods can you target to get your daily intake? Read on to find out.

Luke Perry died suddenly at the age of 52. Although the condition that caused his death is sometimes preventable, it's important to know the symptoms.

Nutrition and health expert Joy Bauer tells us why eating eggs is so important and what she thinks are the best and worst foods for heart health.

If you're into fitness, you've probably heard of the 75 Hard Challenge. If you're looking to improve your health, there are a few things to consider about it.

It's not always easy to recognize if you have low levels of dopamine, but your body may send you discreet signals if it needs more of the neurotransmitter.

Though they're often marketed as choicer cuts, you might be taking a risk with that tomahawk steak. Here's why you should avoid bone-in meat at restaurants.

Bicycle crunches seem pretty straight forward. But there are a few key mistakes that can undo all your good work, meaning you won't get the results you want.

What's your favorite cardio? In our exclusive Health Digest survey, we asked more than 600 people for their choice. The answers might surprise you.

Once carpal tunnel syndrome is diagnosed, there are several things the patient can do to reduce their risk of symptoms flaring. Here are a few ways to try.

Some sunscreens protect against both UVA and UVB rays -- but what's the difference between them, and do you really need to worry about both?

There's good news when it comes to improving your insulin sensitivity. Read on for all the details.

Passing gas is one of the many functions of the human body. However, there is a time when it's best to seek medical attention when it comes to gas pains.

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune condition. The medications, stress, and symptoms can affect weight. Here's what you need to know.

Imitrex is a common medication used to treat migraines and cluster headaches. Here's everything you should know about this drug.

In cases of frostbite, the tissues underneath our skin (as well as the skin itself) can freeze. The time it takes to freeze varies depending on these factors.

COPD is a progressive disease that affects the lungs of millions of people worldwide. Here are the best foods to eat if you have COPD.

Child psychologists G. Stanley Hall and E. W. Bohannon found that only children shared a number of traits, including being spoiled, bossy, and selfish.

While people who engage in teeth clenching during their waking hours suffer from awake bruxism, those who do it during sleep have sleeping bruxism.

Across the country, several states are lifting their mask mandates in schools, including Connecticut, Illinois, and New York, but is it too soon?

Understanding what epilepsy and migraines are, as well as their symptoms, is the first step to understanding the connection between the two conditions.

Dentists often relieve patients' anxiety by mixing oxygen and nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, and administering it through a nose mask.

Nourishing the skin is vital to keep it healthy and glowing, and that's where hydration and moisturizing come in, but which is best?

Although mindless leg shaking isn't always a cause for concern, studies show various explanations for why it can happen at random.

Tongues with severe discoloration such as yellow, black, purple, or gray can be a sign of an underlying health condition - but what about a pale tongue?

When you think of eating disorders, you might think of hair loss as a common symptom. Let's take a look at why this can happen and how people can get help.