Health

If you're a restless sleeper, this article is for you. Read on for some great tips on how to get a better night's sleep.

Pain becomes more common as we enter our 40s and new research indicates that it's important to treat chronic pain then rather than waiting. Here's why.

The red, itchy bumps associated with mosquito bites can be obnoxious to deal with. Here are several home remedies for treating those pesky bug bites.

When a patient cannot breathe on their own, they may be put on a ventilator. Here's what you need to know about how these machines work and when they're used.

According to a new study, being in a happy marriage may help you recover more easily after a heart attack. Here's why marital happiness is so important.

Pain can occur in different parts of the body. Health Digest wanted to know the most common type of pain our readers experienced. The answers are unexpected.

While the gold-standard treatment for sleep apnea is a CPAP machine, there are other options like mouthguards available. But do they work?

In a survey, a surprising number of people confessed to being drowsy drivers. This is what experts recommend in order to avoid drowsy-driving accidents.

Early-onset dementia and its most common form, Alzheimer's, are on the rise. This is what these conditions are, how they are diagnosed and how they are treated.

During the winter, the body still needs to rid itself of waste, and if it's not through sweat, it's going to find another means — peeing.

There are a variety of symptoms you can experience if you're creatinine levels are low. However, many are curious to know what those low levels indicate.

While celiac disease often occurs in people genetically predisposed to it, a study has found a connection between childhood eating habits and celiac diagnosis.

OB-GYN and author Dr. Nita Landry shared the disparities she's seen in healthcare and explained why it's so important to work toward more equitable care.

A new beauty hack has some people using calamine lotion as a makeup primer. Now some are concerned regarding the safety risks of using it on the face.

Immediately following a new piercing, your body goes to work healing itself. However, there are some signs to look for in case your body starts rejecting it.

Online romance scammers are on the hunt for money, not love. But romance scams can harm victims beyond financial loss. Here's the impact on their mental health.

Electric toothbrushes are also said to be more beneficial and easier to use. But you should know how often the brush heads should be changed -- and why.

Our tear system is regularly making tears to maintain the balance of moisture in the eye. When the glands can't drain this fluid, a blocked tear duct occurs.

Here are some of the symptoms of scoliosis you definitely should not ignore.

Preventing tooth decay in our modern day era of sugary beverages and foods may seem impossible. But there are ways to best protect your teeth. Here's how.

Though Botox is mostly commonly used as an anti-aging treatment, it can also be used to help a number of other conditions. Some may surprise you.

You absolutely love your scented candles for relaxation, but could they be causing your sinus issues? Learn whether scented candles can cause sinus problems

HIV disease can have a significant impact on many parts and systems in the body, especially if the infection goes untreated. Here's everything you need to know.

A survey says half of Americans feel they can't get by without coffee. But psychologist Aric Prather says you can -- by sticking your head in the freezer!

Over 128 million flu vaccines have already been administered across the U.S. But it may take time for experts to determine their efficacy.

Some find the sound of hiccups to be pesky. So we asked readers of Health Digest to share their go-to method for getting rid of the hiccups effectively.

The American author and best-known food blogger, Julie Powell, died recently. Now looking into her cause of death, there are ways to reduce the condition.