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.
With more than a third of Americans classified as obese, everyone from first lady to TV news anchor Katie Couric is advocating exercise to maintain a healthy weight. That’s great, says Dr. Eudene Harry, author of “Live Younger in 8 Simple Steps,” but the benefits of exercise go far beyond fitting into those skinny jeans. […]
If you have just started searching for an assisted living community in Carson City to take care of your aging loved ones, you may not know everything about what living in an assisted living community is like or what it really means. It is easy to assume that assisted living homes are just the same […]
As the human race has progressed into the era of scientific and technological advancements and industrialization in a bid to improve the general human life, somewhere we ended up ruining the natural environment and our natural resources. As a result, new diseases and bacteria have found their place since most of our intake is contaminated […]
I was a freshman in college when I found myself Googling “can Vitamin C induce your period?” There had been some condom-less sex and, surprise surprise, worries over a late period. I wasn’t about to head to my university’s health care office, which offered a Band-Aid and some Tylenol for pretty much every malady. I […]
A short review of why having a Weighted Blanket will help you keep warm, sleep better and relieve stress. Upon arriving home on a cold winter night, or cuddled up with your partner on a starry evening, what’s better than a blanket? The answer: a weighted blanket. They provide total comfort and relaxation. Not only […]
Puberty sucked on so many levels. Even if your mom (let’s face it, moms were usually on puberty duty for their daughters) prepared you with every book and lecture possible, you, no doubt, have at least one puberty horror story, too. It took a long time to get over the embarrassment of sprouting breasts, periods, […]
Not many people heard about Asbestos, but this is exactly what today’s article is dedicated to. Make sure that you keep reading until the end if you are interested in learning more about this mineral, what is it used for and why it is restricted in many countries. There are many victims that were exposed […]
Everyone knows that there are good bacteria and bad bacteria. And we know that touching and ingesting yucky things is how we pick up most bad bacteria. But how exactly does one get the good stuff in her system? Probiotics, that’s how. And new studies show it’s good for all kinds of reasons. Studies show […]
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that occurs in the tissue of your internal organs. Because the nature of this cancer occurs on the thin layers of tissue that surround your internal organs, it makes Mesothelioma very dangerous and aggressive. Most cases end up without any success of treatment; however, there are some steps you […]
