Catch up on the latest health legislation, honest discussions about our bodies, and “I Have” essays from women’s personal experiences. Whether mental or physical The Frisky discusses each disease, concern, or condition to encourage open conversation.
I have insomnia — the “I haven’t been able to sleep regularly in 25 years” kind. It’s extremely hard to talk about, because most people attach the term to any random night that they had trouble sleeping. “Sorry, I’m kind of loopy today. I had insomnia last night.” Mara Wilson can back me up when I say […]
When I first started taking Adderall, it wasn’t prescribed to me — it was my boyfriend’s. It was 2006, and I had a fun but creatively unfulfilling job at a men’s magazine. On the weekends, I was determined to grow a freelance career that, god willing, would allow me to quit. Freelance writing, especially when […]
Last week, my mom and I were on one of our regular “dates,” headed to see the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit at Discovery Times Square. Times Square is definitely an area of NYC that most New Yorkers try to avoid unless necessary — it’s overrun with tourists, who make it difficult to get to your […]
I’ve said it briefly before, but I want to say it again in more depth: I’m not ashamed of my emotional disorder. In the six months since I started writing for a living, I’ve had a rash of people — okay, trolls — on the internet writing e-mails, leaving comments, and even writing blogs about […]
After a particularly bad breakup, most of us would admit to some crazy behavior. Of course, crazy is in the eye of the beholder … or the receiver. It may start innocently enough with drunken texts, Facebook stalking or obsessing over your need for closure. Unfortunately, every once and a while, a breakup sends even the […]
Running is one of the best physical activities that you can do. It doesn’t require any equipment, can be done almost anywhere, and doesn’t cost any money. Compared to some of the other sports, for running you don’t need anything else than a good will and maybe a pair of running shoes, that is if […]
According to a study developed by Sahlgrenska Academy from the University of Gothenburg (Sweden), dentophobia (fear of going to the dentist) is an increasing problem in the population and requires a solution for lower statistics. According to this study, 50 percent of the world’s adult population suffers from some kind of fear when going to […]
If you love your children and want to do what is best for them, you should always be aware of all the safety decisions you can make about them. Whether its training wheels on their bikes, teaching them the importance of seat belts in the car or keeping dangerous chemicals out of their reach. However, […]
Anxiety is one of the most common conditions nowadays that affects millions of people all around the world. Dealing with it on a regular basis is extremely challenging, but there are many things people can try until they find what works best for them, from medication to natural remedies. In the following text, we are […]
