Health - Health Digest

a large saute pan of tomato sauce and raw tomatoes surrounding it

Lauren DeMello

Raw Versus Cooked Tomatoes: Which One Is Better For You?

Cooked tomatoes have more of beneficial nutrients like lycopene and naringenin, but don't tend to have as much vitamin C as the raw ones.

Kimberly Smith

The Real Reason Margarine Might Be Making You Look Older

Trans fats in margarine cause the skin to look older because they make the skin more sensitive to ultraviolet light radiation, which can cause long-term damage.

Molly Hurford

Surprising Side Effects Of Taking Iron Supplements

Iron supplements can cause stomach troubles and more-serious symptoms. Getting iron via whole foods is one way to avoid these negative effects.

Michelle Washmuth

Why Eating Cashews Could Be More Risky Than You Think

Cashews have grown exponentially in popularity, as a dairy-free cream replacement and nut butter, but can be risky if not consumed in the correct form.

Maria Faller

What Eating Too Many Leafy Greens Does To Your Body

Consuming too many leafy greens can result in an excess of fat-soluble vitamin K, which can be dangerous, as well as gastrointestinal symptoms.

Meredith Cooper

Foods You Never Knew Could Help Your Sleep

How did you sleep last night? Did you drift off right away or toss and turn for a while? If you picked the latter, here are some foods that'll help you get z's.

Neti pot for cleaning nose with water and salt

Nicole LaMarco

Surprising Side Effects Of Using A Neti Pot

Neti pots can help manage sinus congestion, as well as allergy and cold symptoms, if used correctly.

Tiffany Nicole

Vitamins You Should Be Taking If You're Diabetic

Thiamin, alpha-lipoic acid, and vitamin D are among the nutrients that can help manage diabetes.

Zrinka Peters

Hand Washing Vs Hand Sanitizer: Which One Is Better?

Is hand washing or using hand sanitizer more effective? Both have pros and cons, but this is which you should choose between hand washing and hand sanitizer.

Allaya Cooks-Campbell

Here's Why You Should Start Drinking More Bone Broth

People credit bone broth with all sorts of benefits. It's said to be good for your bones, skin, immune system, and gut health. But how much of that is true?

Molly Hurford

The Real Reason Working Out Makes You Hungry

Post-workout hunger seems reasonable. After all, you just burned some calories. As it turns out though, there's more to the story.

A woman with one arm up inspecting an under arm sweat stain

A. Sooter

Science Says Eating This Can Make You Smell Better

Researchers found that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables makes sweat smell better.

Woman sitting at a desk surrounded by hands foisting projects and calendars at her

A. Sooter

The Connection Between Stress And Weight Gain Explained

Stress causes our bodies to release cortisol. While cortisol is useful when we're in "fight or flight" situations, it can contribute to weight gain.

Robin Zabiegalski

What Happens To Your Body When You're Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding can be a beautiful experience; however, it can also be really tough because your body changes a lot during this time.

Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

The Two Things You Should Be Sanitizing Every Day

While during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are all wiping down packages and cleaning surfaces more, there are two things you should be sanitizing every day.

Anne Taylor

Can You Be Allergic To Sunscreen?

Sunscreen is meant to protect your skin from the sun's harmful UV rays, but some people can be allergic to the ingredients in it.

A can of Red Bull next to a pile of ice cubes

Anne Taylor

This Is What Happens When You Stop Drinking Energy Drinks

Energy drinks can give you a kick of caffeine during the day, but they come with a long list of side effects. Here's what happens when you stop drinking them.

Anne Taylor

Does Drinking Water Help You Lose Weight?

While water doesn't have any magical fat-burning properties, yes, it can help you lose weight.

Anne Taylor

Taking These Supplements Might Be Making You Hungry

If you want to increase your appetite, look into these supplements.

Anne Taylor

Why Sleeping More During The Pandemic Doesn't Mean You're Getting Better Sleep

More hours in bed doesn't mean you'll be less tired the next day.

Anne Taylor

Your Underwear Might Be Bad For You. Here's Why

Underwear is something we all use but rarely think about. Here are some materials and fits you may want to avoid.

Unhappy couple with pizza and stomach pain sitting on their couch

Agnes Erickson

Surprising Side Effects Of Eating Too Fast

Gobbling down your food may also lead to a few surprising, and sometimes dangerous, side effects to your health.

Lauren Cahn

You're More Likely To Die Earlier If You Eat These Foods

You're more likely to die sooner if you eat certain foods, science has shown. Learn the risks of some of your favorite foods, and choose your meals carefully.

canned shaped lump of tuna on a lettuce leaf with lemon and tomato

Agnes Erickson

What You Should Know Before Eating Canned Tuna

Unlike fresh tuna, canned tuna can be stored in your pantry, is low-cost, and a quick lunch option if you're in a pinch.

Catherine Caruso

The Real Reason You Might Get The Hiccups When You're Drunk

Hiccups are an involuntary spasm of the diaphragm — a skeletal muscle that separates your abdomen from your chest and pulls air into your lungs.

Michelle Washmuth

Shingles Explained: Symptoms, Causes, And Treatments

The CDC estimates that 1 million people contract shingles every year in the United States, and one in three people will contract shingles in their lifetime.

Lana Barhum

Sneaky Ways Blue Light Does Damage To Your Health

Blue light is inescapable. And although it's not all bad, blue light can damage your health in some seriously sneaky ways.