Category: Health

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 Have Depression

We tend to think of the concept of “pain” as something physical—something that involves blood, bruises or casts. But people with mental illnesses struggle with this entirely other debilitating concept of pain, one that literally saps the life out of them. I have struggled with depression, or unipolar depression. The National Institute of Health says […]

Colored contact lenses vs regular lenses

Contact lenses are probably one of the best inventions that people who have eyesight problems know about. Ever since they came out, many glasses users switched to using contacts instead, simply because they’re much more subtle, easier to use and in some cases they might even be cheaper. We can already “guess” the differences between […]

Herbs and Supplements That Can Curb Your ADHD Symptoms

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a common disorder in the UK and USA. Kids of 5 to 15 years are affected by this disease and if the disease is not treated well, it can continue into adulthood. Almost 5% of children in the UK and 11% of children in the USA are affected by this […]

The 7 Benefits of Motorized Standing Wheelchairs 

Traditional wheelchairs are meant for you to use them in a sitting position, but medical experts have stated recently that there might be more benefits when it comes to using standing wheelchairs. Standing wheelchairs are exactly what they sound. They are meant for the person using them to be in a constant standing position. Prolonged […]

Exercising, Diet, and Mood

Have you ever wondered why athletes are always happy, cheered up and especially calm while under pressure? Well, it’s all because exercising is much more than physical activity in your free time, it’s an entire lifestyle. Today we’re talking about the positive impact that proper diet and exercising have on your mood, so if you […]