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Ginny Smith

Everything You Need To Know Before Getting An Insulin Pump

Chances are you know someone who has diabetes, or you have diabetes yourself. Here's everything you need to know before getting an insulin pump.

Stephen J. Schuyler

What Happens To Your Body When You Drink Gin Every Night

When happy hour rolls around, people across the globe like to usher in the evening with gin. Here's what'll happen to your body when you drink gin every night.

K.M. Langevin

You Should See A Chiropractor If This Happens To You

Not sure if you should see a chiropractor? Whether you have chronic back pain, an injury from a fall or car accident, or are pregnant, a chiropractor can help.

Jay Wilson

Things You Should Be Adding To Your Oatmeal

There are tons of untraditional ingredients to add to your oatmeal. Let's check out some of the best options.

Lauren Barth

Surprising Things Your Body Hair Is Trying To Tell You

Body hair is something we've all had to come to terms with since puberty, but yours may be trying to tell you something about your health.

AnnaMarie Houlis

When You Nap Every Day, This Is What Really Happens To Your Body

Here's a look at what really happens to your body -- both the good and the bad -- when you nap every day.

AnnaMarie Houlis

You Could Be Ruining Your Mood If You Eat These Foods

Is it possible to ruin your mood by eating certain foods? It may seem far-fetched, but some foods have been linked to irritability, anxiety, and even mania.

Yoga teacher Thara Natalie does half moon pose

Robin Zabiegalski

Thara Natalie Shares How She Pivoted From Singer To Yoga Teacher And Reiki Healer — Exclusive Interview

In an exclusive interview with Health Digest, Thara Natalie shared her story and explained exactly what it takes to live your best life.

Meredith Cooper

7 Foods To Eat And 7 To Avoid When You Have Crohn's Disease

While diet can help with Crohn's disease, finding the right combination of foods can be tricky. Here's a good place to start.

Jay Wilson

Things You Should Never Do Before Bed

The little things we do during our day, and particularly near bedtime, can get in the way of a good night's sleep. Here are some of the habits you should avoid.

Laura Williams Bustos, MSEd

The Worst Things You Can Possibly Do After A Workout

If you're dedicated to your workout and you want to see the best results possible, think twice before committing these post-workout faux pas.

Jay Wilson

When You Play Video Games Every Day, This Is What Happens To You

In this article, we take a look at what will happen to your body if you play video games every day. The answer may surprise you.

Rick Chillot

Things That Happen To The Male Body That Might Surprise You

Think you know a lot about the male body? Prepare yourself for a journey into the weirder side of living with a Y chromosome.

Brian Good

Things About Kissing You Probably Never Wanted To Know

There are some disturbing things that happen during a kiss that you may not have realized.

Lauren Barth

Surprising Physical Traits In Men That Are Irresistible To Women

From hair color to social status, these are the surprising physical traits in men that are irresistible to women.

Amy Boyington

Inflammation Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments

Understanding why inflammation happens and how to control it can help those prone to inflammation feel relief and avoid further damage.

Amy Boyington

Signs You Probably Need To Change Your Medication

As great as it would be for meds to always work as intended for everyone, that's sadly not the case. Here are signs that you might need a medication change.

Meredith Cooper

You're Not Getting Enough Vitamin B12 If This Happens To You

If your body doesn't have enough B12, you can experience a number of unpleasant symptoms.

Turmeric spice with turmeric supplements

Brian Good

When You Take Turmeric Every Day, This Is What Happens

Turmeric is a staple in traditional Eastern medicine, where it's been used for thousands of years. Is it still worth taking today? Here's what the science says.

AnnaMarie Houlis

You Spend Too Much Time Sitting Down If This Happens To Your Body

Are you sitting down? While we're not going to suggest you stand up right this second, you should know what too much time spent sitting down does to your body.

concept of elimination diet, empty divided plate

Ally Arcuri

What You Should Know Before Starting An Elimination Diet

Elimination diets remain one of the best ways to identify adverse reactions to specific foods, but there are a few key things to do before trying one.

Lisa A. Goldstein

When You Take Ibuprofen Daily, This Is What Happens

Ibuprofen can be purchased over the counter, but that doesn't mean you should pop 'em like candy. Here's what happens when you take the drug daily.

Exercising woman in pain from menstrual cramps

Robin Zabiegalski

Why Exercising Feels Harder When You Are On Your Period

Does exercising feel ten times harder during that time of the month? As it turns out, there are a host of reasons why period workouts are tough.

Olivia Bria

Alton Brown Opens Up About Making Lifestyle Choices For Brain Health - Exclusive Interview

Alton Brown discussed focusing on brain health, his partnership with Neuriva, how his eating and lifestyle habits have changed after turning 60, and more.

Lauren Barth

Don't Even Try To Eat These Foods When You're Sick

There are some foods you may only eat when you're sick. Unfortunately, many of your staple sick-day foods are ones you should never try to eat.

Woman pictured with a needle near her forehead

Marica Laing

Everything You Wanted To Know About Botox

Botox treatments have exploded in popularity in recent years. But before you go under the needle, there are a few things you should know.

Samantha Boesch

Celebrities You Didn't Know Had Diabetes

From the everyday person to the rich and famous, many are currently living with diabetes. Here's a look at some celebrities you didn't know had the condition.