Health - Health Digest

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.

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.

Anthony Crutcher

Will A Torn Rotator Cuff Heal On Its Own?

A rotator cuff tear occurs when a tendon in the shoulder joint is torn or completely separated. What does treatment look like and can it heal on its own?

K.M. Langevin

When You Stop Having Sex, This Is What Happens To Your Body

Although there's nothing wrong with taking a break from sex, your decision to stop may actually affect your body in ways you hadn't realized.

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.

Denise Porretto

If You Get A Runny Nose While Eating, This Is Why

You're used to your nose running when you have a cold or when you cry. But why does it happen when you're eating or right after?

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.

Denise Porretto

What Is Mastitis And How Can You Treat It?

Breastfeeding can be wonderful, but there can also be many bumps along that road. Mastitis is one such "bump," so to speak.

Robin Rothstein

Here's How Melanin Really Benefits Your Skin

The skin contains the pigment known as melanin, which is what gives us our wide spectrum of skin tones. But what is melanin exactly?

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Emily Rhode

The Real Reason Anxiety Makes You Shake

Feeling anxious can not only be distressing, it can actually cause a physical reaction.

Robin Rothstein

Selma Blair's Remission From Multiple Sclerosis Explained

In August 2021, Actress Selma Blair revealed that her "prognosis is great" and she is in remission from multiple sclerosis. Here's what that means.

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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.

Two cartons of Oatly's oat milk in a fridge

Agnes Erickson

What's Really In Oatly's Oat Milk?

Oatly sounds like it may have designed the perfect milk, right? Unfortunately, not everyone agrees.

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.

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Sandy Masinter

Strange Things That Can Happen To Your Body In The Fall

Your body is much more sensitive to seasonal changes than you might even realize. Here's what happens to you in the fall season.

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.

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.

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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.

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Michelle Washmuth

How Drinking Coffee Can Help Reduce Liver Damage

While you may think twice about boosting your caffeine intake, researchers say your cup(s) of joe may actually help your liver health.

Kimberly Smith

Can You Have High Blood Sugar Without Having Diabetes?

High blood sugar and diabetes might sound like the same thing, but they are different conditions.

Kimberly Smith

The Real Difference Between Sugar Alcohol And Sugar

Despite its name, it has nothing to do with alcohol, and it isn't exactly quite like sugar. So, what is the difference between the sugar alcohol and sugar?

Kimberly Smith

The Downsides Of Drinking Bottled Water

Hydration is important, but there are some downsides to drinking bottled water that you should know.

Denise Porretto

The Surprising Reason You Shouldn't Give Water To Your Baby

Water is actually not recommended for small babies at all for at least four months — preferably six — for some very important reasons.