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.
It’s no secret that tobacco use is dangerous. In fact, over the last 50-60 years, various scientific studies have linked tobacco use to several cancers, an increase in lung and heart disease, and more. Tobacco use may be an American tradition, but it’s also a serious threat to personal and public health. With the COVID-19 […]
Although everybody’s sleep schedule is different, sleep deprivation (aka insomnia) is a rising issue in the U.S among the most common sleeping disorders. Statistically speaking, around a quarter of all the American population has experienced difficulty sleeping. Meanwhile, ¾ of that number is the people who have managed to overcome the problem while the rest […]
All bodybuilders, athletes, and fitness experts know that exercise, a healthy diet, and rest are the basics of achieving a healthy body and becoming stronger. However, you can always use some extra help from supplements to build muscle mass. We start losing muscle mass as early as 25 years old. This mass not only makes […]
By now it is common knowledge that our brains run based on certain chemicals. Dopamine is among the most famous of these, and is perhaps best known by the moniker “happy hormone.” It is the neurotransmitter that sends signals between neurons controlling both emotional and motor reactions. It is the hormone responsible for triggering happy […]
Sleeping is important and we all need it. However, it’s not uncommon to experience some sort of sleeping issue. Whether it be struggling to fall asleep, not sleeping enough, or having a low quality of sleep, we can all struggle from time to time in getting those zzz’s. In this article, we consult Isaac Abelman […]
We all know that visiting the dentist is something that everyone should do every half a year. At the same time, all of the regular checkups are usually performed once a year. Have you thought about having check-ups by visiting an optometrist? When you carefully think about it, we are pretty sure that you will […]
Anemia is a serious health condition related to the lack of red blood cells, which is caused by the deficiency of minerals like vitamin C, folate, and vitamin B-12. One of the main reasons why people are getting anemia is because of a poor diet plan, or some other issues where your body can’t successfully […]
Working to get healthy shouldn’t be stressful. It doesn’t matter if you have a goal to eat a bit more in the veggie department, work on a more positive body image, relax more, or focus on your mental well-being, there are small changes that you can make that will add up quickly. The key phrase […]
Do you have a high blood glucose level? Do you have to monitor it on a daily basis? If yes, there must have been situations where you have fumbled with the test strips. According to a government survey, there is a prevalence of close to 11.8% diabetic patients in India. And if you are one […]
