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.

Why is lighting important in health and social care?

Performance is affected by the light because of visual tasks, controlling the body’s circadian system, affecting mood and perception, and enabling crucial chemical reactions in the body. By controlling the internal clock, in healthcare it can help people in depression, decrease the length of stay in hospitals, improves circadian rhythm and sleep, lessens anxiety among […]

Can We Talk About The Horrors Of Thigh Chafing?

Whenever summer rolls around I look forward to hot days, gorgeous nights, skimpy sundresses, and sangria. But there’s one thing about this amazing season that fills me with dread, that makes me sigh dramatically as I unpack my summer wardrobe, that makes me cringe at the thought of an afternoon stroll through the park. Two […]

Doctors Discuss The Scary Side Effects Of Spanx

Anyone who’s ever worn shapewear undergarments like Spanx can tell you they feel like a medieval torture chamber for your internal organs, but hey, a little kidney squeezing never hurt anyone. Or … did it? Huffington Post assembled a panel of three doctors — a gastroenterologist, a dermatologist, and a chiropractor (this is starting to […]

First Graders Are Body Shaming Each Other, According To A New Depressing Study

Being a kid has never been easy. You’re brand new in this terrifying and lovely world, and you have to learn the ropes all while your body is still growing and shaping itself. As if tiny humans don’t have enough sensory overload to stress them out, a recent study shows that children body shame each […]