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Anne Taylor

Sneaky Causes Of Sudden Changes In Vision That May Surprise You

While some causes of sudden changes in vision are harmless and temporary, others can be more serious.

Anne Taylor

What Happens To Your Body When You Break A Fast

Knowing how to fast is important, but knowing how to break your fast is just as important.

Anne Taylor

What It Really Means When You Wake Up Hungry

It's normal to have an appetite after fasting while you sleep, but your hunger shouldn't be waking you up or distracting you first thing in the morning.

Several bottles of SugarBearHair vitamins next to a cloud pillow

Anne Taylor

Do SugarBearHair Vitamins Really Work?

A few years ago, it seemed like every celebrity was promoting SugarBearHair vitamins on their Instagram pages. But do they really live up to their claims?

Anne Taylor

What Really Happens To Your Body When Your Blood Sugar Drops

We've all heard about high and low blood sugar when referencing health problems like diabetes and hypoglycemia. But what does low blood sugar really mean?

Anne Taylor

Is Shoulder Pain A Breast Cancer Warning?

Most people associate breast cancer with a lump in the breast, but did you know that shoulder pain can also be a warning sign?

Anne Taylor

What Are The Symptoms Of Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes pain and tenderness throughout the body. Here are the most common symptoms.

Molly Hurford

This Is How Many People Aren't Interested In Trying HIIT

Health Digest recently conducted a survey and found that many respondents said that they have no interest in trying HIIT exercise.

Kimberly Smith

What Is Intuitive Fasting And Is It Healthy?

There are many variations of fasting, and the newest type to gain popularity is intuitive fasting.

Molly Hurford

What Drinking Yerba Mate Tea Does For Your Body

You may have heard of yerba mate tea as a powerful new superfood — similar to match tea — but does it really have as many health benefits as some people claim?

closeup of a woman pinching her love handles

Agnes Erickson

What Are Love Handles And How Can You Get Rid Of Them?

While some of us may love the reference describing our curves, there are others who would rather have a handle on love in all other places than their hips.

Ashley Welch

Side Effects Of Popping Your Knuckles

There isn't a whole lot of research being done on knuckle popping, but there is evidence to suggest it isn't harmful and does not lead to arthritis.

Catherine Caruso

Why Cutting Your Toenails This Way Is Riskier Than You Think

You've likely never thought about the way you cut your nails. However, certain techniques could potentially result in an ingrown toenail.

Dried and fresh fruit to avid with diabetes

Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

Fruits To Cut Back On If You Have Diabetes

It is important to note that people with diabetes should avoid certain types of fruit, particularly dry fruit and those with a high glycemic index.

Michelle Washmuth

Should Kids Consume Artificial Sweeteners?

Sugar is a particularly tricky situation, as it is hidden in many foods you would not expect.

Molly Hurford

What Is The Most Nutritious Type Of Bean?

From black to navy to pinto to kidney, there are major health benefits in every bean.

Zrinka Peters

The Real Difference Between Starchy And Non-Starchy Vegetables

In the world of vegetables, there are no real losers. While various diets favor certain types of vegetables and shun others, all veggies contain nutrients

Robin Rothstein

Surprising Side Effects Of Fish Oil Supplements

Hearing the word "oil" associated with "fish" may conjure up dreams of your favorite fish and chips, but the fish oil in this case is the healthy kind.

Kimberly Smith

Where Does Fat Go When You Lose Weight?

Weight loss is associated with a lower number on the scale and a smaller body size, but have you stopped to think about where fat goes when you lose weight?

Many types of sushi displayed together in rows

A. Sooter

When You Eat Too Much Sushi, This Is What Happens

Sushi is the perfect meal, right? Not so fast. Turns out, you could be easting too much of your favorite takeout option.

Maria Faller

All You Need To Know About Arnica Gel

For years, arnica montana, a flower closely resembling the daisy, has been used for homeopathic medicinal purposes as a pain reliever and to heal wounds

White toilet with white wall in background

Ashley Welch

How Many Times You Should Be Going To The Bathroom Every Day

The majority of people have a regular bowel pattern, meaning they use the bathroom about the same number of times each day around the same time of day.

Karen Veazey

You're Drinking Too Much Water If This Happens To You

Yes, there is a limit to how much water the body can process, and drinking too much water can put you at risk for certain health conditions.

Michelle Washmuth

The Real Difference Between A Boil Advisory And A Boil Order

The two seemingly similar alerts are slightly different and it's important to make sure you're aware of them.

Jennifer Co

Everything You Need To Know About Allergic Asthma

As implied by the name, allergic asthma is asthma triggered by allergens. Here's everything you need to know about this type of asthma.

woman wearing hat and blowing out breath in cold outdoors

Zrinka Peters

Do You Really Lose All Your Body Heat Through Your Head?

It's a common maxim that we lose most of our body heat through our heads, but is it true? Read on to find out what scientists have to say.

Woman in underwear holding a sign that says "IBS."

Robin Zabiegalski

IBS Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments

If you have frequent unpleasant digestive symptoms, you might have IBS. Read on to learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for this condition.