My Mental Health Would’ve THRIVED As a D1 College Athlete
Had I been a D1 college athlete in volleyball, my mental health would’ve relished the experience; I would’ve flourished as a libero and loved every moment. […]
How Obesity Damages the Brain in Autistic Children
Can inflammation in the brain from obesity cause an autistic child to have worse behaviors than if they were at a healthy weight? […]
Natural Range of Body Types Does NOT Include Obesity
In recent years morbidly obese women have taken to social media promoting that extreme levels of body fat fall under the umbrella of “natural body diversity.” […]
It’s Okay to “Moralize” Food and Think Some Types Are “Bad”
To deny this is to deny reality. Call it what you wish (“moralizing”), but the hardcore fact is that some foods are good while others are just plain bad. […]
Natural Body Diversity Does Not Include 300 Pounds
Super morbidly obese women are claiming that natural body diversity includes a significant level of overweight. Just where do we draw the line? […]
Obesity Linked to 13 Types of Cancer: Cancer Isn’t Fatphobic
Confidence in one’s large body won’t neutralize obesity’s relation to over a dozen cancers. […]
Eye Contact Timing Key to Human-Robot Communication Clarity
Don’t take eye contact for granted. How and when you make eye contact is more important than you think. […]
Can’t Fall Asleep? 4 Types of Exercise that Will Help
Do you toss and turn in your sleep, have trouble falling asleep or, once you wake in the middle of the night, can’t get back to sleep and are left feeling awful when it’s time [...]
A Little Exercise Goes a Long Way for Longevity
Evidence has revealed that even modest levels of physical activity —below the official health guidelines — can significantly increase longevity. […]
How Bad Is Insomnia for ADHD?
Insomnia may help explain why adults with ADHD traits often report a lower quality of life. […]
Can Creatine Benefit More than Muscles Like Overall Health?
Creatine has long been popular among muscle building athletes for enhancing strength and building muscle mass. […]
5 Signs in a Child that Parents Might Deny Is Autism
Here are 5 signs in your child that point to possible autism that you’d never think could be a feature of being autistic. […]
MRI vs. PSA for Early Detection of Prostate Cancer, Increased Survival
Prostate cancer doesn’t have to kill; when caught early it’s very curable. […]
What Causes Prostate Cancer to Be Diagnosed at Stage 4?
Why are some men’s prostate cancer diagnosed at an advanced stage? Did they ignore symptoms? Did a core biopsy miss it? What’s really going on as to why this disease often gets diagnosed only when [...]
5 Ways a Man Can Avoid a Late Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Joe Biden, with the best medical access in the world, still ended up getting his prostate cancer diagnosis in late stage (4) after it’d already spread to his bones. […]
Do Prostate Cancer Bone Mets Grow Slow or Fast in Old Patients?
Does age influence how fast prostate cancer bone mets grow? […]
Does a Prostate Cancer in the Bones Always Spell Doom?
It’s terrifying when one learns their prostate cancer is now in their bones. […]
How Did Joe Biden Get Prostate Cancer If He Was Active, Thin?
It’s a fair question: How did Joe Biden, active on his bicycle and with a trim build, end up getting prostate cancer? […]
How Does the Gleason Score Affect Joe Biden’s Prostate Cancer?
Joe Biden’s diagnosis of stage 4 prostate cancer is very serious. […]
Will You Be Able to Pull Weeds in Your 50s?
I was inspired to cover this topic when my “weed man” said there was no way he could pull my many big weeds from their roots: “I’m 52,” he said. […]
Need Trigger Finger Physical Therapy but It’s Booked Out?
Here’s what to do if the physical therapy office can’t get you in soon for your trigger thumb or finger. […]
Why Is There an Autistic Pride Day and When Is It?
Autistic Pride Day is more than just a date on the calendar — it’s a global celebration of neurodiversity, self-acceptance and the unique perspectives and talents of autistic individuals. […]
Four Flavonoid Foods that Can Extend Life, Reduce Disease
It’s easy: Just make a point of regularly eating these flavonoid foods and you can live a longer, healthier life. […]
What is a SPIM in Autism?
You’ve heard of a SPIN: special interest. You’ve heard of a stim: stimming or repetitive, self-stimulatory behavior. […]
Does Time of Day of Exercise Really Make a Difference in Health?
Some people leap out of bed ready to tackle the day, while others take their time easing into the morning. […]
Autistic Child Loves Water, Can’t Swim? Drowning Prevention Tactics
It’s unbelievable how many parents won’t get their young autistic kids swimming lessons to prevent drowning. […]
Are You Rare? Raise Rare Disease Awareness with Your Story
I’d like to post your story about your rare disease on this medical site to increase awareness. […]
Food Cravings: How to Leap Over this High Hurdle for Losing Weight
Food cravings are often blamed for derailing weight loss efforts, with many people feeling like they’re in a constant fight to avoid their favorite foods. […]
After Heart Attack: Excessive Sitting Is Life Threatening
Excessive sitting, especially for heart attack survivors, is so dangerous that it’s been dubbed the “new smoking.” Here’s how to offset this danger if you’ve had a heart attack. […]
The V Taper Body and a Lower Risk of Heart Failure
The opposite of a V taper build – that opposite being a waist-to-height ratio of over 0.5, is a strong predictor of chronic heart failure – much more accurate than BMI. […]
Is There a Such Thing As a Wrist Replacement Surgery?
You’ve heard of knee, hip and shoulder replacement surgery, but is there actually a wrist replacement surgery for bone-on-bone contact due to the wearing down of cartilage? […]
How Long Thumb Tip Numbness After Steroid Injection Lasts?
Is the tip of your thumb completely numb after having a steroid (cortisone) injection for trigger thumb? […]
What Way Does Exercise Extend Lifespan Other than Fitness?
Physical fitness makes you live longer but not only because it’s good for your health. There’s another very intriguing reason that fit people live longer. […]
Preserve More Vitamin D Without Sun, Supplements or Weight Loss
You don’t always have to get sunlight or take a supplement to improve your body’s natural production of vitamin D. […]
Ultra-Processed Foods Are Strongly Linked to Poor Health
Ultra-processed foods are clearly linked to poor health. The body of every person on this planet is affected by what they eat. A major Canadian study has found a strong and direct connection between ultra-processed [...]
National Brain Tumor Awareness Is in May: Attention Is Needed
May is National Brain Tumor Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the prevalence, impact and challenges of brain tumors. […]
Fibromyalgia Education & Awareness Is in May
This chronic condition affects millions of people worldwide. […]
May Is Melanoma Detection & Prevention Month
Melanoma Detection & Prevention Awareness is May, but prevention and detection should be all year long: monthly skin checks including areas that get no sun. […]
Bladder Cancer Awareness Is in May: Learn More About Urine
May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month to raise awareness about bladder cancer, its symptoms and the importance of early detection. […]
Middle Aged, Worried About Alzheimer’s? Get Moving; Here’s How
Are you between 45 and 65 and worry too much about Alzheimer’s, especially since you know that people under 65 can get it? […]
