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.
Breast augmentation is one of the most common forms of cosmetic surgery in the United States, with What To Expect noting that over 300,000 women have the operation performed every year. While there are naturally a variety of concerns that should be addressed before having the surgery, one of the few that’s surprisingly overlooked is […]
Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you. And it’s also one of the hardest things to maintain. Unlike your other bones, your teeth won’t heal or renew themselves. This means we have to take care to protect and maintain them. Most of us know that caring for your teeth requires […]
The thought of getting a blood test may be enough to make the room spin in your eyes. Thinking about someone draining that precious liquid away from your body can deliver different thoughts. Also, you may not even like the sight of a long and sharp needle sticking into your skin. However, blood tests are […]
Men want to smooth out lines and wrinkles just as much as women do. In fact, Botox has fast become one of the top five cosmetic procedures amongst men in many parts of the world. If you’ve been interested in Botox for some time now, you’re probably wondering whether men can expect the same experience […]
Anyone who is part of the food supplement industry will know that a good portion of the weight-loss business is just people trying to pitch their products and make a sale, of course, some products actually do work, yet we are led to believe that every pill you pop will have miraculous effects. However, when […]
We always remember to brush the teeth, get some sleep or change into another pair of jeans before going somewhere. However, such important but often neglected rules of self-care somehow go past our attention. Taking care of oneself means observing and regulating one’s needs, feelings, urges and calibrating them with actions, adjusting behavior according to […]
One of the most widely circulated myths about menstruation has been proven false by math. It turns out women don’t sync their periods when they’re in close proximity — it’s all just a lie. In case you haven’t heard it before, many people believe that women who are close, spend a lot of time together, or live together, […]
PMS is different for everyone, but I think most people with periods would get rid of it altogether if they could. Which is why the idea that a new supplement with bee pollen can “cure” PMSsounds pretty damn good. The supplement, Serenol, has been on the market for a year or so and is made up of Swedish flower […]
Though yoga practitioners attribute many positive traits to yoga as an exercise form—from strengthening one’s core area to weight loss and more restful sleep—there’s one benefit that seems to be at the top of everyone’s mind: flexibility. Indeed, the regular practice of yoga makes it easier for the body to stretch its muscles, thus increasing […]
