Topic: real talk

Docs Talk: Why You Should (Almost) Never Lie To Your Doctor

Docs Talk: Why You Should (Almost) Never Lie To Your Doctor

A few months ago, Slate featured a bunch of articles from women explaining why they were opting to live child-free. One woman’s submission about getting her tubes tied at 26 was caught my attention. In the piece, the writer admits to committing a cardinal healthcare sin: She lied to her doctor to get the procedure done. And while for her, the ends seem to justify the means–many doctors just won’t perform a tubal on a young-ish woman–it got me wondering about doctors, patients, and the truth. Just how bad is an exam room fib? And, moreover, is there ever a good reason to lie to your doctor? More »

Real Talk: Your Friends Hate Your Diet

Real Talk: Your Friends Hate Your Diet

Eating healthy and being fit are both great–so great, in fact, it’s kind of what this entire website is about. But even kale-eating, gym-going, water-drinking health and fitness enthusiasts agree that moderation is key if you’re looking to, you know, maintain normal social bonds and be a person that people enjoy being around. If you’ve gone off the deep end with your diet–and are unable to talk about much else–your friends may be losing patience. In fact, they may kind of hate it. More »