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.
How many times a day do you smile? Chances are it might not be enough. Smiling can change your mood, making you feel happy even when you didn’t think you could. Think about it—people are always busy, whether they’re late to work, shopping around, or running errands. We often forget how easy it is to […]
Everyone knows how imperative exercise is to overall health. The American Heart Association says that we should do our best to get at least 20 minutes of exercise a day. For many athletes, regardless of their gym goals, whether they be overall fitness, weight loss, or muscle gains, working out at home is much better […]
STDs, or sexually transmitted diseases, are common conditions that pose a threat to public health. Scientifically, these are the diseases spread through sexual contact and are contagious in this way. Thus, if you are sexually active, then it’s important to get tested for STDs. Things to keep in mind during your check up 1. Do […]
It’s a freaky enough thought that cellphone radiation could cause cancer—something we’ve been hearing whispers about for years. Just this week, the World Health Organization declared they are looking into it as a genuine possiblity. But there’s some evidence emerging that cellphone radiation could also cause infertility in men. An article over at The Daily […]
I thought Botox would change my life. I admired the shiny, perfect foreheads of my elders on “The Real Housewives of Orange County” (or New York, New Jersey, D.C. and Miami, for that matter) and wished that I too could include myself in the natural-but-not club. I’m 28 and definitely the only one in my […]
Tyler Valenzia, Marine Corps member and Instagram influencer, made his Instagram account to show his way of lifestyle and his everyday work out. Very quickly, he gains a huge army of followers on this social platform, so he turned his account into a place where he made a community with healthy habits. His followers are […]
Breast implants are safe … kind of …. according to a new report by the Food and Drug Administration that declares silicone boob jobs have an expiration date of five to 10 years. “Breast implants are not lifetime devices,” the report says. “The longer a woman has silicone gel-filled breast implants, the more likely she […]
Cigarettes are sexist! According to a new study by scientists at the University of Minnesota and Johns Hopkins University, female smokers face a 25 percent greater risk of developing heart disease than males who do a comparable amount of puff-puffing. Similarly, lady smokers have double the risk of lung cancer. These alarming stats come from […]
Eating placenta might sound like the most hippie of hippie-dippie pursuits. But if an article in New York magazine is to be believed, eating your afterbirth (or placentophagia) is trés, trés chic. In Western hospitals, placenta has traditionally been disposed of alongside medical waste. Some women would ask to take their placenta home with them […]
