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  • Woman giving COVID-19 vaccination
    COVID
    COVID Karen Veazey

    3 Signs That Mean Your COVID-19 Vaccination Is Working

    Thankfully, there are a few things that will indicate to us that the COVID-19 vaccine is working.

    Karen Veazey Read More
  • Man holding back from gagging after eating salad
    Health
    Health Agnes Erickson

    The Real Reason You Have A Gag Reflex

    Like our personalities, our gag reflex is unique to us and reacts differently in certain situations.

    Agnes Erickson Read More
  • woman not wanting to eat a tomato
    Health
    Health Karen Veazey

    What It Really Means To Be A Supertaster

    If you know someone who is an unusually picky eater, they are probably not trying to be difficult. It could be that they are a supertaster.

    Karen Veazey Read More
  • A sliced pizza against a plan backdrop as a hand removes one slice
    Dietary Essentials
    Dietary Essentials A. Sooter

    The Truth About The Pizza Diet

    Pizza and diet. Those aren't two words that you would expect to see together. But for a few people, there may be something there.

    A. Sooter Read More
  • Woman exercising her biceps and triceps
    Strength
    Strength Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

    Biceps Vs Triceps: What's The Difference?

    Below the shoulders and aside from the muscle groups which support them, the biceps brachii and the triceps brachii make up the bulk of your upper arms.

    Katherine Alexis Athanasiou Read More
  • man doing pushups
    Body Weight
    Body Weight Laura Williams Bustos, MSEd

    The Worst Pushup Mistakes Everyone Makes

    Pushups are often performed incorrectly. Watch out for these common mistakes so you can get the most out of your workout and avoid injury.

    Laura Williams Bustos, MSEd Read More
  • Confused woman holding up a calendar trying to track her period
    COVID
    COVID Agnes Erickson

    The Surprising Effect COVID-19 Can Have On Your Period

    Even without having contracted the coronavirus, you could still be facing menstrual disruptions.

    Agnes Erickson Read More
  • Cornstarch in a wooden bowl
    Health
    Health Andra Picincu

    Is Cornstarch Really As Bad As You Think?

    From soups to sauces to desserts, cornstarch is a common thickening agent used in a variety of recipes. Is it bad for you?

    Andra Picincu Read More
  • X-ray of a human shoulder
    Health
    Health Emily Rhode

    What Getting An X-Ray Really Does To Your Body

    While the benefits usually far outweigh the costs, getting an X-ray is not without risks.

    Emily Rhode Read More
  • woman holding bottle of cough syrup
    Health News
    Health News Valerie Kalfrin

    What You Need To Know About This Fertility Booster Taking Over TikTok

    An ingredient in Mucinex and other cough expectorants could help people increase their fertility.

    Valerie Kalfrin Read More
  • Magnifying glass over sandwich
    Food
    Food Meredith Cooper

    Unhealthy Ingredients To Watch Out For In Your Food

    Unhealthy ingredients listed on a nutrition label don't always stand out. To remove the guess work, Health Digest compiled a list of the worst offenders.

    Meredith Cooper Read More
  • Athlete lifting heavy weight
    Fitness Essentials
    Fitness Essentials Molly Hurford

    Why Doing The Same Workout Every Day Isn't A Such A Good Idea

    If you've felt like your fitness has hit a wall, your workout plan might be to blame. This is why doing the same workout every day isn't such a good idea.

    Molly Hurford Read More
  • Closeup of person holding vitamin
    Vitamins And Supplements
    Vitamins And Supplements Valerie Kalfrin

    This Is How Time Release Vitamins Really Work

    Some vitamins and supplements don't deliver their entire dose in one shot but rather, over several hours. This is how time release vitamins really work.

    Valerie Kalfrin Read More
  • Woman sleeping on stomach
    Sleep
    Sleep Karen Veazey

    If You Sleep On Your Stomach, This Is What Happens To Your Body

    Sleeping on your stomach may provide some comfortable pressure on your chest and stomach, but over time it can cause back and neck pain.

    Karen Veazey Read More
  • cooked crispy bacon in a cast iron skillet
    Dietary Essentials
    Dietary Essentials Agnes Erickson

    Is Bacon Really Unhealthy?

    Our love affair with bacon would only be made less risque if we found out it wasn't as unhealthy as the reputation it carries.

    Agnes Erickson Read More
  • Close up of bachelor star Matt James
    Fitness
    Fitness Agnes Erickson

    The Workout That Keeps Bachelor Star Matt James So Ripped

    Matt James appears to be a lover of the great outdoors and doesn't need a gym membership to keep his admirable physique.

    Agnes Erickson Read More
  • A man showering under a rainfall showerhead
    Health
    Health Agnes Erickson

    Is It Safe To Use Shampoo After It Expires?

    What if you're lathering up your strands with an expired bottle of shampoo? Will we still achieve the desired effect — and is it even safe?

    Agnes Erickson Read More
  • Snow plow going down snow-covered road with people in background
    COVID News
    COVID News Emily Rhode

    A Weather Delay Between COVID Vaccines Isn't As Concerning As You Think

    The weather situation in parts of the country is concerning to those scheduled to get their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

    Emily Rhode Read More
  • Woman with COVID-19 in bed
    COVID News
    COVID News Catherine Caruso

    Study Finds These At-Home COVID-19 Remedies Probably Won't Work

    High doses of vitamin C and zinc do not help fight off or lessen the symptoms of COVID-19.

    Catherine Caruso Read More
  • impossible burger on board
    Food
    Food Jay Wilson

    When You Eat Impossible Meat Daily, This Is What Really Happens To Your Body

    If you were to eat Impossible "meat" products every day, what would happen to your body? Health Digest decided to find out. Here's a taste of what we found.

    Jay Wilson Read More
  • Woman holding hand over tall man's head
    Health
    Health Denise Porretto

    Genetics Aren't The Only Thing That Determine Your Height

    It's true that genetics plays a large role in how tall or short you'll wind up as an adult. But genetics is pretty complicated.

    Denise Porretto Read More
  • Painting toenails
    Health
    Health Erin Marie

    When You Always Wear Nail Polish, This Is What Happens To Your Nails

    Leaving nail polish to sit for long periods of time without regular removal can cause nail damage underneath.

    Erin Marie Read More
  • man holding knee
    Health
    Health Molly Hurford

    Why You Should Think Twice Before Sitting On Your Knees

    Sitting on your knees — sometimes called W-sitting because of the shape your legs make underneath you — puts a lot of pressure on delicate structures.

    Molly Hurford Read More
  • Close up image of Kristen Bell at a premier
    Nutrition
    Nutrition A. Sooter

    The Trick Kristen Bell Uses To Keep A Balanced Diet

    The actress Kristin Bell isn't shy when it comes to her "obsession" with food.

    A. Sooter Read More
  • watermelon slices with juice
    Dietary Essentials
    Dietary Essentials Maria Faller

    What Happens To Your Body When You Start The Watermelon Diet

    Some people are choosing to consume watermelon exclusively, in what has come to be called, predictably, 'the watermelon diet.'

    Maria Faller Read More
  • Politician Bob Dole waves to crown
    Health News
    Health News Karen Veazey

    The Truth About Bob Dole's Lung Cancer Diagnosis

    A former presidential nominee and longtime senator from Kansas, Bob Dole, has announced his diagnosis with stage 4 lung cancer.

    Karen Veazey Read More
  • Bar graph of ages with figurines of people walking on it
    Health News
    Health News Emily Rhode

    Here's How The Pandemic Affected Life Expectancy In The U.S.

    For the first time, the CDC is using provisional data to estimate how the pandemic will affect life expectancy in the U.S.

    Emily Rhode Read More
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