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’ve admitted many issues with my mental health over the years. What started as a suspicion of Seasonal Affective Disorder in high school has, for a decade now, sent me on a journey of learning and re-learning my capabilities as a human being with mental illness. Not once have I ever felt shame. Now, after […]
When you think about clogs, you are probably thinking about those shows that are worn by Chinese workers or by gardeners and other types of labor workers. Many people that are outside oft he nursing profession do not realize that nursing clogs are becoming the official shoes of nurses. It has become so popular that […]
In case we didn’t have enough reasons already to love the dogs in our lives [Hi Lucca! — Amelia], science has found that dog owners’ physical activity is the equivalent to someone roughly 10 years younger. A study published in the journal Preventative Medicine took a look at the lives of 547 elderly people (their average age was 79) […]
I was never that woman who dreamt of having many children or starting my own “Brady Bunch.” Babies, little booties, and bottles were always an afterthought to enjoying a successful career, one peppered with travelling the world and enjoying a range of other adult activities a childless, flexible lifestyle could provide. However, after my husband […]
As much as there are several ways of fasting, intermittent fasting is by far the most commonly practiced. It involves restricting the consumption of any particular types of foods for prolonged periods. Intermittent fasting has been linked to several potential health benefits like a possible reversal of type two diabetes, increased energy and weight-loss. Some […]
Before Tiger Woods gave his celebrity endorsement to sex addiction, we debated whether it’s an easy excuse or a mental health issue. But now it seems more people are treating it as a serious condition. Sex addiction has gone mainstream in movies like “Shame” and now “Thanks For Sharing,” out today. We already took a […]
CBD is an extracted form of the cannabis plant. There are varieties of reasons behind its use. According to analytical studies, it can effectively reduce pain and stress. According to many people’s experience, using this substance improves focus and reduces anxiety. In simple words, the use of CBD can make someone feel relaxed and cheerful […]
Staying healthy is something that we should all look forward to, and it’s considered to be one of the most important things in life that cannot be purchased with money. In our modern world that we live in there are some pretty unhealthy habits that we as a human race have developed, and they are […]
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a form of psychotherapy that originated in the 1980s. It was initially devised by psychologist Marsha M. Linehan to treat people with a borderline personality disorder. However, in recent decades, it has been used to treat an array of mental illnesses. To better understand what DBT is and how it […]
