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Amy Boyington

When You Get A Fever, This Is What Happens To Your Body

While some people might panic when they notice their thermometer reading over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, a fever is actually a good thing.

Steven John

Purple Carrot CEO Andy Levitt Talks Plant-Based Cooking And Mostly Vegan Eating – Exclusive Interview

Purple Carrot CEO Andy Levitt sat down with Health Digest to talk plant-based cooking, healthy eating, entrepreneurship, and being (mostly) vegan.

Brian Good

If You're Craving Something Salty, Eat These Foods Instead

You can beat your salt cravings with a little practice and some clever substitutions. If potato chips are always on your mind, try these foods instead.

Lauren Barth

Healthy Habits You Never Realized Were Ruining Your Diet

Many of seemingly "healthy" actions could actually be ruining your diet. Here's a look at the worst offenders.

Jay Wilson

Foods That Have More Carbs Than You Realized

Carbs aren't just found in bread and pasta. Here's a look at some foods that have way more carbs than you probably realized.

Meredith Cooper

All The Ways You Can Get Vitamin D

Diet is just one way your body gets vitamin D. Let's explore foods that contain the important vitamin plus additional methods of upping your vitamin D levels.

Samantha Boesch

Lady Gaga's History With Fibromyalgia Explained

Lady Gaga is determined to spread awareness about fibromyalgia Here's a closer look at the performer's experience with the chronic condition.

Lisa A. Goldstein

If You're Always Hungry, This Is Probably Why

If you feel like you're always hungry, it's important to determine whether you're actually famished or if you're desiring food for other reasons.

Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Underrated Health Foods You're Probably Not Eating

When you hear about health foods, or superfoods, the usual — spinach, kale, avocado — may come to mind. However, you shouldn't sleep on these underrated foods.

Kristen Lovell

Warning Signs From Your Kidneys You Shouldn't Ignore

Approximately 1 in 7 Americans have varying degrees of kidney disease and damage, though many of them don't even know it. These are some signs to watch for.

Ziba Redif

When You Cry, This Is What Happens To Your Body

Crying is a bit of a scientific mystery, but here's what we know happens to the body -- both physically and physiologically -- when we shed tears.

Lauren Cahn

Traits Men Found Attractive 50 Years Ago That Might Surprise You

What people found appealing 50 years ago is very different from today. Here's a look at what traits men found attractive in the 1960s and '70s.

Lauren Armstrong

Foods You Probably Thought Were Healthy But Actually Aren't

Knowing which foods are healthy is harder than it sounds (we're looking at you, coconut oil). Fear not, we've compiled a list of the trickiest intimidators.

Kelsie Calderon

Physical Signs That Might Mean Someone's Into You

Here are the physical signs that might mean someone's into you.

Michelle Washmuth

TikTok Star George The Monkey's Cause Of Death Explained

Known for monkeying around on TikTok for his huge fanbase, George the monkey died on June 7, 2021. Here's what happened to the internet's favorite furry friend.

Maria Scinto

You Should Think Twice Before Eating Soy. Here's Why

Despite some nutritious benefits, but consumption (or over-consumption) of soy products is not entirely without risk in certain cases. Learn more here.

Ziba Redif

Signs Of Burnout You Shouldn't Ignore

Your brain and body will warn you before burnout sets in and wraps its tendrils around you. Here are a few signs to keep an eye out for.

Ally Arcuri

Everything You Wanted To Know About Prebiotics

How did we go so many years only hearing about probiotics? What about prebiotics – how much of them should you consume? Here is everything you need to know.

Kelsie Calderon

Selma Blair's History With Multiple Sclerosis Explained

Multiple sclerosis, or MS, can manifest itself in completely different ways in the people it affects. This is Selma Blair's story.

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Ally Arcuri

Celiac Disease Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments

Curious to know what causes celiac disease, how it is best treated, and how it presents in the human body? Let's get started.

Robert Iafelice

Cardiomyopathy Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments

Cardiomyopathy is kind of a long medical word. Here, we discuss what it means, its causes, symptoms, and treatments.

Jay Wilson

Healthy Ingredient Swaps You Need To Try

These healthy ingredient swaps can have your food tasting even better than normal and expand your culinary horizons to places you never thought possible.

Emma

Dry Eyes Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments

At best, dry eyes are a nuisance; at worst, dry eyes are painful and can impair your vision. Explore the causes, symptoms, and treatments of this condition.

Elaine Hinzey

Back Pain Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments

Whatever your reason for back pain, you likely want to know more about this common condition. Let's take a look at some of the causes, symptoms, and treatments.

Asian senior man bending to hold painful knee while golfing

Ginny Smith

Everything You Should Know Before Getting Knee Replacement Surgery

Are you getting knee replacement surgery soon? If so, we've got everything you need to know before going under the knife. Read on for all the details.

Becki Robins

Strange Things Celebrities Have Done To Lose Weight

Celebrities sometimes go to extreme lengths to lose weight, and while some partake in popular dieting trends, others opt for wackier options.

AnnaMarie Houlis

What 'Healthy' Body Standards Have Looked Like Throughout History

When you think of what a healthy body looks like, you might come up with something different than someone in the 1920s. Here's how these standards have changed.