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.

A Brave New World: E-counseling Shaking Up Mental Health Industry

E-counseling began as something as a novelty. E-counseling, also known as online counseling, was initially touted as an alternative for people who weren’t able to or were unwilling to access traditional mental health therapy services. The e-counseling industry has only continued to expand, though. Nowadays, e-counseling has become more and more popular to the degree […]

How To Keep Your OCD Under Control

People who suffer from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder know what it’s like to not being able to live their lives as they wish. OCD is a condition that is very difficult to manage on a daily bases. Some people suffer from a “checking” condition, meaning that they would often check if they’ve locked the door or […]

Top 5 Benefits of Turmeric for your Health

As a spice, turmeric is popular in Indian kitchens, lending color and flavor to any dish it is added to. However, one cannot dismiss the various medicinal benefits of turmeric and the positive ways in which it affects the human body and brain. Here are the top 5 health benefits of turmeric: Turmeric has anti-inflammatory […]

8 Healthy Foods for Ketogenic Diet

With everyone desperately wanting to live a healthy life, the ketogenic diet is one of the diets people are embracing. Its popularity is steadily growing. According to studies, a diet of low-carb and high-fat actually helps you shed some weight, protects you from obesity, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and epilepsy. Ketogenic diet limits carbs to […]