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. […]
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. […]
Here’s what to do if the physical therapy office can’t get you in soon for your trigger thumb or finger. […]
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. […]
It’s easy: Just make a point of regularly eating these flavonoid foods and you can live a longer, healthier life. […]
You’ve heard of a SPIN: special interest. You’ve heard of a stim: stimming or repetitive, self-stimulatory behavior. […]
Some people leap out of bed ready to tackle the day, while others take their time easing into the morning. […]
It’s unbelievable how many parents won’t get their young autistic kids swimming lessons to prevent drowning. […]
I’d like to post your story about your rare disease on this medical site to increase awareness. […]
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. […]
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 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. […]
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? […]
Is the tip of your thumb completely numb after having a steroid (cortisone) injection for trigger thumb? […]
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. […]
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 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 [...]
May is National Brain Tumor Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the prevalence, impact and challenges of brain tumors. […]
This chronic condition affects millions of people worldwide. […]
Melanoma Detection & Prevention Awareness is May, but prevention and detection should be all year long: monthly skin checks including areas that get no sun. […]
May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month to raise awareness about bladder cancer, its symptoms and the importance of early detection. […]
Are you between 45 and 65 and worry too much about Alzheimer’s, especially since you know that people under 65 can get it? […]
If you struggle with executive function, immediate memory tasks or processing speed, five minutes of exercise can improve your brain function. […]
No, it’s not age 60; nor is it middle age. […]
Why doesn’t RFK Jr., go after a REAL epidemic such as obesity or cancer which unlike autism causes widespread death and debilitating chronic illness for millions more? […]
Even light exercise significantly reduces cognitive decline in older adults at risk for Alzheimer’s disease, while staying sedentary proved to be harmful to the brain. There’s a big difference in brain health between sedentary older [...]
Have you been diagnosed with cataracts and told you’ll eventually need surgery? […]
We can definitely blame writers, reporters and journalists for contributing to the myth that autism necessarily includes intellectual impairment. […]
Can we end this madness already – that your body will “bulk up” if you just look at weights? […]
An autistic preschool boy unexpectedly felt my ponytail without me or his mother knowing this was about to happen. […]
The sitting disease, dubbed “the new smoking,” impairs blood flow in the forearms which can affect the cardiovascular system. […]
Someone asked why autism needs a symbol and pointed out that other conditions like color blindness don’t have symbols. […]
Did a psychologist just tell you that your child can’t possibly have autism because they’re social, friendly, smart, very verbal and/or gives eye contact? […]
A groundbreaking study shows that Autistics actually have the same facial expressions as neurotypicals but are so faint that they get missed by NTs. […]
Is it oddly unnerving when you keep hearing your name over and over when someone’s speaking directly to you and nobody else is around? […]
It’s about time that science catch up to what many personal trainers have known all along: Strong muscles are highly protective against type 2 diabetes. […]
You feel a pressure or soreness on the middle side of your neck when chewing food and maybe yawning. […]
The ability to have back and forth conversation does NOT rule out autism. […]
If your young child barely looks at your face while you’re playing together, just how indicative is this of autism spectrum disorder? […]
The Lancaster University study says older muscles don’t get more damage post-exercise than young muscles. Maybe because older muscles can’t work as hard? The study was published in Journal of Ageing and Physical Activity. The [...]
Twice or even once a week exercise can actually benefit your body in multiple ways when compared to not exercising at all. […]