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Robin Zabiegalski

Dr. Marc Milstein Explains How Diet, Exercise, And Sleep Impact Your Brain - Exclusive

Brain health expert Dr. Marc Milstein shared the impacts of exercise, diet, and sleep and how you can make small changes to improve your brain health.

Brynna Standen

Green Tea Or Coconut Water? Health Digest Survey Reveals The Most Popular Trendy Health Drink

Health Digest conducted a survey asking people which healthy drink they were most likely to reach for between several choices -- and here's what we found out.

Kimberly Smith

The Most Common Symptom You Should Be Looking For If You Think You Have COVID-19

When we first learned about COVID-19, the most common symptoms were loss of smell and taste. But ever-evolving strains mean that we may not know what to expect.

healthyNick

Research Reveals A Vital Predictor In Determining Whether You'll Develop Long COVID

A new study aimed to investigate predictive factors for those with long COVID. Those clues may lie within your blood.

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Beth Bradford

How The Viral 'Ice Bucket Challenge' Helped Advance ALS Research

ALS is a debilitating and devastating health condition with no cure. Advocates have been able to make giant leaps in getting a new drug approved. Here's how.

Anne Taylor

Though Breast Cancer Death Rates Are Declining, Racial Disparities Persist

There is good news and bad news regarding breast cancer death rates in the United States.

Lisabeth Fauble

Study Reveals How Becoming A Father Can Boost A Man's Brain Power

Unlike women, whose brain changes are due to the physical stimuli of pregnancy, brain changes in men are likely due to enhanced neuroplasticity.

Kimberly Smith

New Studies Reveal The Best Time Of Day To Eat For Weight Loss

Those looking to shed some pounds may want to consider two recent studies, which suggest that when we eat might make a difference when it comes to weight loss.

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Beth Bradford

Study Shows HIIT Exercise And Intermittent Fasting May Benefit Women Who Want To Reduce Fat

What if high-intensity interval training and intermittent fasting were combined in a weight-loss program? A recent study looked at just that.

Brynna Standen

The Unexpected Secret Behind Loretta Lynn's Impressive Longevity

Fiery country singer Loretta Lynn lived to the impressive age of 90 years old. Learn about the unexpected secrets behind her extraordinary longevity.

Anne Taylor

New Study May Ease Concerns Over Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy

A new study has found that taking antidepressants during pregnancy may not be as harmful as previously thought.

Erin Marie

COVID Hotspots In The US Are Still A Thing. These Are The Counties With The Highest Averages

As of September 29, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified 25 counties with the highest numbers of COVID-19 cases within the prior week.

Kimberly Smith

What You Need To Know About The Latest Ebola Outbreak In Uganda

Ebola is serious, and often fatal in humans, but it is rare. Symptoms often appear within two to 21 days after exposure, and they typically appear in stages.

Lisabeth Fauble

What We Know About Loretta Lynn's Health Issues In Recent Years

When Loretta Lynn suffered a stroke at her Tennessee ranch in May 2017, she was scared, but she wasn't about to let it get her down.

Olivia Bria

Brooke Burke Finally Disclosed Her Daily Fitness Routine - Exclusive

Wellness guru Brooke Burke explained the daily fitness routine that keeps her feeling great and how her new app helps others with daily workouts.

Ruth Clark

Seasonal Affective Disorder May Affect More People This Year. Here's How To Prevent And Manage It

Seasonal affective disorder is a kind of depression that typically comes on in the fall and winter months and goes away in the spring or early summer.

Olivia Bria

Alton Brown Divulges His Top Tip For Improving Eating Habits - Exclusive

Alton Brown explained how his priorities have shifted toward living a healthier lifestyle and shared his best tip for improving eating habits.

healthyNick

Scientists May Have Found Clues About How COVID Leads To Long-Term Heart Complications

Many people who have gotten COVID complain of lingering health effects. Learn about a study examining how the virus can lead to long-term heart complications.

Beth Bradford

Does High Blood Pressure Contribute To Dementia?

A new study has taken a look at whether high blood pressure might contribute to dementia. This is what you need need to know about what the researchers learned.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

Which Instagram Fitness Influencer Do People Really Prefer? - Exclusive Survey

Many people look to Instagram celebrities for fitness tips and tricks. Discover which Instagram influencers are most preferred by Health Digest readers.

Catherine Caruso

Why You Should Ask Your Pharmacy For Senior-Targeted Flu Shots If You're Over 65

With flu season approaching, doctors are urging Americans not to skip their annual flu shots this fall, especially those who are over the age of 65. Here's why.

Erin Marie

The Rate Of Americans Who Have Received The Bivalent Vaccine Isn't What Experts Expected

The bivalent COVID-19 vaccine came out last month. Discover why rates of those getting the booster aren't what experts have expected.

Catherine Caruso

How To Better Manage Those Pesky Fall Allergies

Along with the change in weather fall brings, it can also trigger allergies for certain people. Luckily, there are simple ways to manage them.

Erin Marie

The New Expert Guidance For Children With Head Lice May Surprise You

The experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics have now made amendments to what you should do if your child happens to develop head lice.

Kelsie Calderon

Carrie Ann Inaba Opens Up About Living With Chronic Illnesses - Exclusive Interview

"Dancing with the Stars" judge Carrie Ann Inaba shared her journey of living with autoimmune diseases and her tips to help others struggling with chronic pain.

Ruth Clark

Why Is FDA Approval Of This New ALS Drug So Controversial?

A new drug has just been approved by the Food and Drug Administration and could increase the life expectancy of those diagnosed with ALS. But is it safe?

Anne Taylor

Why Researchers Are Concerned Too Few Women Are Prioritizing Mammograms

Mammograms are one of the best ways to find breast cancer early, when it's easier to treat.