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The Shingles Vaccine May Be Helpful In Preventing A Common Age-Related Illness – Health Digest
Luis Alvarez/Getty Images Truth: You don’t want to get shingles, the condition that occurs when the dormant virus that causes chickenpox reactivates. Often, it leads to painful rashes and blisters. (Which makes the crazy, frustrating symptomatic itching of chickenpox seem like a walk in the park.) Fortunately, there’s a […]
The One Healthy Habit Trump Has In Common With His Active Grandchildren – Health Digest
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images President Donald Trump won’t go down in history as the United States leader with the highest BMI. (That distinction goes to William Taft, whose BMI topped 42; Trump’s is 28.) However, Trump is also unlikely to get many gold stars for his health and exercise […]
A Common Drug Prescribed For Chronic Back Pain May Lead To Higher Risk Of Dementia – Health Digest
Andreypopov/Getty Images Back pain can really interfere with your quality of life, and it’s one of the most common reasons people miss work. If you’ve never had back pain before, just wait. About one in four people in the U.S. are currently dealing with lower back pain, […]
What Is A Torn Cornea? Common Causes & Side Effects Of The Painful Condition – Health Digest
Lourdes Balduque/Getty Images The cornea, the transparent, dome-shaped outer layer of the eye, plays several important roles in eye health. It covers the iris (the colored part of the eye) and the pupil (the black dot in the center of the iris where light enters the eye), shielding the […]
This Common Anxiety Medication Might Be Causing Your Heartburn – Health Digest
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock If you take Lexapro (escitalopram) for anxiety or depression, you’re not alone. This selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) is widely used by people to help manage their mental health. According to StatPearls, Lexapro is FDA-approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder as […]
If You Take A Zinc Supplement, You Might Be Making This Common Mistake – Health Digest
Bymuratdeniz/Getty Images Many people who eat nutrient-dense foods still like to hedge their nutritional bets by supplementing their diets with extra vitamins and minerals, including zinc. And that makes sense, given that getting enough zinc may help treat colds, as well as promote faster wound healing. But […]
The Common Sleep Position That’s Been Linked To An Increased Dementia Risk – Health Digest
Svetikd/Getty Images Maybe you’ve already mastered the basics of good sleep hygiene. You stop eating a few hours before bed and squeeze in some light yoga to quiet your mind. You keep your bedroom dark and cool, and you steer clear of screens for at least an […]
How A Common Organ Problem Could Crush The Dream Of Reaching Mars – Health Digest
Joe Raedle/Getty Images When NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to Earth in March of 2025 after being unexpectedly stranded on the International Space Station for nine months, it highlighted for many people just how much of an effect that space travel can have on […]
The Most Common Poop Troubles For Men And Women Over 50 – Health Digest
Laylabird/Getty Images As we get older, our bodies begin to slow down. Not only do we move a bit slower than we once did, fully knowing that we’ll get even slower with time, but our insides don’t have the pep that they once did. When this happens, […]
Common Mistakes That Are Secretly Damaging Your Prostate Health – Health Digest
Maskot/Getty Images In men, the prostate is a small, and therefore overlooked, gland. Its location in front of the rectum just below the bladder means that everything from urination to sexual performance can be affected if prostate problems arise (via Harvard Health). Over time, men can suffer […]