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.

Healthy Sleep Habits: 7 Tips to Get Better Quality Sleep

Sleep is such an essential part of life. Not getting enough makes us feel sluggish and impairs our concentration. If we continue to not get enough over time it can cause us to develop health problems or lead to obesity thanks to hormonal imbalances. If you are having problems, you really need to get to […]

6 Daily Habits for Arthritis Pain Relief

From forgetting to take your fish oil to gaining weight, specific lifestyle habits can be adding to the pain you are feeling in your joints. As hard as it is to believe, some of your habits could be making the pain you are feeling worse. From not exercising and gaining weight, your choices could be […]

Crohn’s Disease – causes, symptoms, and treatments 

Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease or an IBD. It causes chronic inflammation of the digestive tract which leads to all sorts of uncomfortable problems such as severe diarrhea, weight loss, and severe abdominal pain. There are no rules as to which part of the digestive tract is affected as it differs from person […]

Benefits Of Avocado In A Diet

With so many fruits to choose from today, avocado remains one of the favorite fruits for most people. Truth be told,  according to avocadosfrommexico are tasty with almost any meal; for example, chicken stew, steak, pork ribs, salad, name it! Besides its great taste, avocados are also considered to be one of the healthiest fruits […]

Former FDA Commissioner Gottlieb Presents A Balanced View of Vaping

Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb published an op/ed in the Wall Street Journal this week, titled “The FDA’s Challenge on E-Cigs.” In it, Dr. Gottlieb strikes a reasoned balance between keeping both traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes out of the hands of minors, while still preserving e-cigarettes and vaping as an option for those who are […]

Which tea types increase the thinking capacity of your brain?

A warm cup of tea is not only soothing and refreshing but also provides a ton of benefits for your body and brain. A lot of research has gone into the effect of tea on your brain’s functions and the results are overwhelmingly positive. There are many types of tea and each of these impacts […]

5 Ways To Shape Up For A Hiking Adventure In The Great Outdoors

In a world that’s completely obsessed with smartphones and gaming consoles, more and more people are choosing to temporarily disconnect and go on a so-called technological detox. Going out for a hike on the weekend is a fantastic way to do that. But if you’re going to be hiking, you’ve gotta hike for at least […]