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.
Out of the various health problems, constipation is quite common. Constipated children have less than 3 bowel movements a week, or hard/dry stools. Amongst common causes include improper toilet training or some changes in their diet. Luckily enough, constipation in children often turns out to be temporary. You must encourage your kids to make a […]
Growth hormone (GH) plays an important role in human body composition, metabolism, cell repair, and as the name suggests, overall growth. In addition to this, human growth hormone helps to fuel growth in children, maintaining tissue and organ growth throughout life. In older adults, especially men, HGH levels decrease as they reach their sunset years. […]
If you prefer sleeping with your pooch rather than your partner, then we absolutely do not blame you. At least your pooch won’t steal your quilt, right? However, there could be some potential health risks when sharing a bed with your pet, as well as stopping you from getting some action with your partner. So, […]
It is an excellent first move to optimize the fertility of women to take better care of their bodies. But what else can women do to enhance their child’s chances? For a female who wishes to get pregnant, the most significant recommendation is to get to understand her body, particularly her menstrual cycle. However, women […]
So if we’re not all clear on the fact that I deal with sometimes-crippling anxiety as a result of PTSD yet, let’s just put that out there now. I tried to cure it by going on a big adventure, thereby exposing myself to constant emotional stimulation/isolation and it turned out to be an unsuccessful ploy that made me […]
As a person with diabetes, you know the strain of trying to afford a myriad of medical supplies to treat your condition each month. Insulin, test strips, lancets, and glucose tablets are only some of the supplies needed. It is estimated that there are over 30 million Americans with diabetes and that nearly $14,000 per […]
The Biggest Loser, a television program that follows clinically obese individuals pushing their limits to lose weight, just completed its 17th season in February. But as it turns out, the hard labor that a season on the reality series entails can have lasting consequences. On Tuesday, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) released a study […]
Hair Transplantations are pretty common nowadays, especially amongst models and people who use their beauty to earn a living. They can either be used to improve the aesthetics of your current hair, change a style completely or simply to replace missing hair in cases of balding. The last example we mentioned, which is balding, is […]
Why is it that life always reaches its most stressful points at the least convenient times? Is that some kind of rule or something? I always find myself at my most overwhelmed when I’m in the middle of an important work assignment, or in a crowded subway car, or some other situation when I can’t […]
