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.
If you think it is bad you can’t smile like you want to with stained teeth and bleeding gums, wait until you find out that poor oral health is linked to heart disease and stroke. Failure to take care of your teeth is not only painful but also fatal when bacteria from the mouth and […]
It’s possible that sit-ups aren’t just torturous garbage dreamed up by sadists obsessed with something made up called “core strength,” but it’s entirely possible that sit-ups are bad for you. Maybe. Well, they could be bad for your back. Eventually. Like, you could pull a disc in your back. It’s not as awful as, say, […]
Breathing through the mouth while sleeping is bad for everyone, particularly children in their formative years. Unfortunately, it’s not a habit in most cases, but rather a necessity. Why Do We Breathe Through Our Mouth While Sleeping? A variety of causes that range from psychological stress to nasal infections can lead to mouth breathing. The […]
There is definitely no arguing that allergies are extremely annoying, especially if you are a person who really has all the symptoms showing up immediately. Eye-watering, itching, sneezing, and coughing are just some of them, and they are not pleasant to have at all. Luckily, there are many things that we can do in order […]
Psoriatic arthritis is a form of inflammatory arthritis that is quite common among American people. It affects those who have psoriasis, which is a skin disease that is causing a red and scaly rash, usually at the elbow, knee and ankle areas of the body. Although those are the most common spots where the rash […]
Maintaining a healthy body and mind should be everyone’s number one priority. Many diseases occur as a consequence of poor health. In order to be healthy and live your life to its fullness, you have to take care of your body and here are some tips on how to do that. First of all, most […]
Hepatitis C is an infectious disease that is caused by the hepatitis C virus. This is a disease that mostly affects the liver and for up to 85% of people infected by the hepatitis C virus, it becomes a chronic condition. Even though living with hepatitis C can be extremely challenging, still, there are few […]
For many of us today, modern medicine has provided a better quality of life, longer lifespans as well as cures and remedies to so many illnesses. We have grown up with all of today’s medical knowledge that it’s difficult to imagine not having access to it, leading to many of us taking it for granted […]
Getting through the day when you didn’t sleep well the night before can be quite an ordeal. Quality sleep is one of the more important things in life. If you’re constantly feeling exhausted and moody, you might experience some changes in your hormone levels and your social life can suffer consequences. Poor sleep can also […]
