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.
Last year, I was on vacation in Berlin when I woke up at 4 a.m., unable to move. Searing pain began at the crown of my head and extended well below my shoulders, causing my head, face, and neck to clench up and spasm whether I tried to move or lie perfectly still. The most […]
What motivates women to do a juice cleanse? Is it that the people who tout its benefits are all glowy and impossibly attractive? Is it that cleansing is a productive way to “detox”? Or is it that you want an easy way to lose weight? Well, technically, yes. But at the root of it all, […]
It often seems as if trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle is one of the most challenging things that you can do. A typical modern lifestyle is all about being fast paced. Everyone is absorbed in running about and being productive. We have our work, our social lives, and commitments. All of these things keep […]
The carefree days of summer are usually a fun time for most of us. But there are instances when many of us are going to suffer from common summer vacation injuries. In fact, injuries during the summer are so common that nearly 2 million Americans suffer from them each and every year according to hospital […]
The start of the brand-new school year is the right time to begin new habits focused on health for you and your family. Maybe you’ve allowed some of your child’s good habits to fall by the wayside. Or maybe you’ve discovered some wonderful healthy tips that you’d like to incorporate into their life. Either way, […]
What does a woman’s past sexual experience have to do with her teaching skills? Just about everything! That’s why the education department in Sao Paolo, Brazil gets all up in the ladybusiness of potential female employees. According to women’s rights activists in Brazil, as cited by The Washington Post, women are required to prove their […]
I’ve been out on medical for the last two weeks, which means two things: First, that I haven’t been going to the gym much, and second, that Absolute Beginners took a two-week hiatus with me. Of course, me being an all-in sort of gal, I scheduled an aerial fitness class for the very first day I […]
Over the years martial arts developed, now it is done as a treatment like ADHD, anger management, etc. and for many other purposes like self-defense, mind-clearing, control, balance, strength, stamina and much more. You might have heard that it makes you a better person and keep you fit. But how do martial arts make you […]
This time of year is tough. These cold months between the holidays and the first day of spring are like one giant, perpetual Monday staring you in the face. I’m generally a pretty happy-go-lucky person, but when the chilly months roll around, my personality changes. I get down in the dumps over just about everything. This time […]
