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.
Everyone has a night or two where they don’t get the appropriate 7-9 hours of sleep. You could be stressed, your fussy newborn keeps you awake, or maybe you just can’t get comfortable in bed. However, when that one or two nights turn into a pattern, this is where your health becomes compromised. Lack of […]
You probably want to sit down for what I’m about to tell you because it’s going to blow the lid off everything you thought you knew about relationships. A new study done at the University of Toronto’s Department of Psychology discovered that fear of being single leads both men and women to settle for relationships […]
I’ve been seeing psychiatrists — doctors whose purpose is primarily to examine and diagnose an emotional disorder or condition, then prescribe a plan of treatment, whether therapeutic or pharmaceutical — on and off for over half my life. The ratio of good to mediocre to bad experiences I’ve had with psychiatrists is roughly equal — […]
A note: There’s a lot of trigger-y, very heavy material in this particular essay, including descriptions of graphic fictional violence (in nightmares) and mentions of sexual violence. I included it to paint as clear a picture I could of what it feels like to have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. All respect is given to those who […]
I’ve had anxiety and depression for years, long before I started therapy and began taking medication under the advisement of a psychiatrist. I look back at my teenage and college years and see glaring signs that I was unhappy but didn’t know how to put it into words that anyone, including myself, could understand. Mental […]
Losing pounds and inches isn’t as easy as waving a magic wand. Many people work tirelessly through portion control and physical fitness only to see little results. Many times they turn to cosmetic procedures to help them lose the final inches. The good news is you don’t just have to turn to liposuction anymore. Because […]
Do you use generic or brand name medications? And what about European generics, are they good? If you want to know more about European generics, and which type is better, keep reading this article. In the United States, almost 8 in 10 prescriptions are for generic medications. So are generic then better? What are Brand […]
It’s a known fact that we’re all creatures of habit, and it can get quite challenging when we’re forced to change our ways. Exercising is no different. We often find it easier to stick to a workout routine that we like, and we usually enjoy staying within our comfort zone. We go to the same […]
Common knowledge says that men can’t breastfeed. But … can they? In a kind of awesome article over at Slate.com, writer Michael Thomsen decided to see if he—a 33-year-old male—could lactate after reading that Charles Darwin said it was possible for men to produce milk and looking up a Bible verse (Numbers 11:12, which reads, […]
