Stimming vs. Stemming in Autism Spectrum Disorder
What’s the difference between stimming and “stemming” when it comes to the repetitive behaviors of autism? […]
Never Mind Diet Culture: Exercise Stunts Chronic Illness
Stop fretting about diet culture “pressure” to link exercise to weight loss. […]
Fat Kids Should Go on Diets to Prevent Adult Blood Clots
A child’s fat body is NOT “perfect just as it is” because this can lead to life threatening blood clots in adulthood. Stop the patronizing rhetoric. […]
What Do Autism and Sleep Apnea Have in Common?
Autism and obstructive sleep apnea have something peculiar in common, and it’s not what you’re thinking, or at least, very likely not what you’re thinking. […]
Back Problems Caused More by Weightlifting OR No Exercise?
I was inspired to cover this topic after a man posted that a 73-year-old champion woman powerlifter needs to stop lifting or she’ll ruin her back. […]
Journalists: Stop Saying “Living with Autism”
“Living with autism” or “lives with autism” is a fairly common descriptor used by print and broadcast journalists. […]
How Many Adults Think They Have Undiagnosed Autism?
More and more adults these days believe they might have undiagnosed Autism Spectrum Disorder. […]
Morbid Obesity, FUPA and the Inner Thigh Machine
Here’s why using the inner (and outer) thigh machine is a total waste of time if you’re morbidly obese and have a FUPA. […]
Mammogram Anxiety from False Positive Results: Solutions
A false-positive result in mammography refers to an indication that seems like breast cancer, but ultimately is determined to be benign. […]
How Well Can a Standing Desk Offset the Sitting Disease?
The “sitting disease,” dubbed the “new smoking,” absolutely needs to be avoided. […]
The Effects of Two and a Half Months Off from Strength Training
What really happens when you take two and a half months off from strength training? This break could be from a major injury, an illness or even doctor’s orders to recover from surgery. A study [...]
How Well Does Remote Yoga Work for Back Pain?
Suffer from chronic low back pain? Been thinking about trying yoga but you can’t find a nearby studio or simply prefer to stay at home? […]
Does Exercise Only on Weekends Count Towards Health?
Is it really true that if you compact all your workouts to only two days a week that this really won’t make much of a difference in your health and fitness? […]
How to Add 5 Minutes of Daily Activity to Improve Blood Pressure
Research shows that even 5 minutes of physical activity can help lower blood pressure. […]
Heart Failure Death May Be Caused by too Much Sitting
What’s really scary is that the “sitting disease” can worsen heart function even in people who meet the recommended levels for exercise. […]
Even in Kids, Excess Sitting Can Be Harmful to Health
Children are not immune to the bad health effects of too much time sitting. […]
Can the Risk of A-Fib Be Lowered by Exercise & How Much?
Atrial fibrillation is a major risk factor for stroke; A-fib is a dangerous condition and you may not even know you have it. […]
Does Youth Protect Against the “Sitting Disease”?
It’s been said that the “sitting disease” harms health as much as smoking. […]
Diet & Exercise Trump Genetics for Type 2 Diabetes
A healthy diet and exercise can significantly reduce risk of type 2 diabetes even in those with a high genetic predisposition to the disease, says research from the University of Eastern Finland. […]
Test Your Physical Age: How Long Can You Stand on One Leg?
How long can you stand on one leg without holding onto anything? […]
Excess Standing vs. Excess Sitting: Health Outcomes
You’ve heard of the “sitting disease,” but can there actually exist a “standing disease?” […]
Exercise for Those with Heart Disease: Beneficial or Bad?
If you have heart disease such as major blockages, would it be better for your health if you remained sedentary rather than engage in an exercise regimen? […]
How Much Water a Day Depends on YOU; No Cookie Cutter Template
Public health recommendations often suggest drinking eight cups (one cup = 8 oz.) of water a day. […]
Less Exercise than You Think Will Lengthen Your Lifespan
What can you do to live longer? It’s easier than you think. […]
How to Make Brief Bursts of Activity Improve Heart Health
Here’s examples of how a few minutes a day of brief vigorous activity can lower risk of heart attack and other cardiac events in people who don’t exercise. […]
Weak Hand Grip Strength Predictive of Early Death, Disease
Do you have a good grip or a weak grip, like always struggling to unscrew jar lids? […]
Uterine Cramping After a Pap Smear: What Does This Mean?
Did you have uterine cramping pains right after the Pap smear swab was withdrawn by your doctor? […]
Want to Walk More? Move to a “Walky” Neighborhood
Areas that are walkable will encourage people to get more walking into their living routine – and more walking is always recommended by doctors. […]
Exercise Improves Mental Performance Even a Day Later
According to a study, people who engaged in moderate or vigorous physical activity on a given day performed better on memory tests the following day. […]
Chocolate for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention? Dark vs. Milk
Chocolate can be a big risk reducer for type 2 diabetes. […]
If a Woman Can Do Only One Rep Is the Weight Too Heavy?
“Ma’am, I know this’s none of my business but that tire is too heavy for you; you shouldn’t be lifting it.” […]
Nobody Should Have to Suffer a Stroke: Are You One of Them?
There’s things you can do to prevent one side of your body getting permanently crippled. […]
How Many Adults Think They Have Undiagnosed ADHD?
The neurodevelopmental form of ADHD is never outgrown, even if it gets missed in childhood. […]
Stop Saying “Suffers from Autism”: Neurotypicals Suffer Too
On the inspirational story TV show “Good to Know,” the narrator said Jackson “suffers from autism.” […]
What’s Replacement or Covert Stimming in Autism?
Here are guidelines for Autistics on how to suppress more noticeable stimming in public if self-consciousness is an issue. […]
Natural Cheap Appetite Suppressant: Intense Exercise
Intense exercise works better than moderate exercise at reducing appetite in healthy adults who’d like to lose excess body fat. […]
Fat in Thighs Linked to Junk Food Regardless of Calories
If you struggle with stubborn thigh fat you’ll want to cut back on heavily processed food regardless of total food intake and even exercise habits to help solve this aggravating problem. […]
Belly Fat of Active Obese People vs. Sedentary: Comparison
Ever wonder if there’s a difference in the belly fat of obese people who exercise and those who don’t? Is it true or false to say that all belly fat is the same, that belly [...]
Best Way to Burn Stubborn Belly Fat: Work the Legs, Not the Abs
The best way to get rid of stubborn belly and waist fat is to hit the legs rather than spend time on crunches, sit-ups, side-bends and other “ab targeting” exercises. […]
Does Excess Weight Impair Cardio Exercise Effort?
Are you so overweight that you’re reluctant to take up cardio exercise because you believe your size will interfere with getting any results? […]
