Your Child CAN Be Autistic Even if They’re Social and Smart
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? […]
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. […]
April is oral cancer awareness. […]
IBS, which leads to either chronic diarrhea, chronic constipation or both, needs to be taken more seriously, especially since it’s sometimes given as the wrong diagnosis for another gut disorder. […]
Chronic stress is linked to chronic illness because stress literally affects various body systems, not just mental health. April is stress awareness month. […]
Suffer from severe fatigue, severe joint and nerve pain, migraines and muscle weakness? Do doctors keep telling you “nothing is wrong”? Well, something IS. […]
When kids spend more than six hours a day sitting during the transition from childhood to young adulthood, this can raise blood pressure. […]
How well can the risk of needing a total knee replacement be lowered by working the quadriceps muscles against resistance (weight workouts)? […]
Have you noticed that many autistic people love sharks and either know a lot about these creatures or in some way, express their interest such as collecting all sorts of shark themed paraphernalia? [...]
Stimming and “special interests” are more so hallmarks of ASD than are poor social skills, says a study. […]
If you’re inactive then just five minutes a day of “negative training” can give you great health benefits. […]
There’s no such thing as a human brain that can’t benefit from exercise. […]
Myth or fact: Eating slowly either prevents getting fat or causes weight loss in those who are already obese. […]
I’m fed up with these skeptics who think that in order for an autism diagnosis to be valid it must be given in childhood. […]
Here are 10 things you can do for autistic people for Autism Acceptance Month in April. […]
Has a fear of serious injury been holding you back from pursuing a physical activity or even a fitness class? […]
If you want to live longer and you’re already senior age, here’s what you can do. […]
Here’s a lighthearted autistic rant from a certified Speckie about why parents are compelled to shorten names from their birth certificate original. […]
The time to stop making excuses for avoiding exercise and healthy eating is NOW, to prevent heart disease later on, especially for women due to changes in levels of estrogen following menopause. […]
Can a neurotypical person also be autistic? Does “neurotypautism” actually exist? […]
I was inspired to cover this after seeing a YouTube where a Level 1 autistic woman strongly implied that ALL Level 1’ers need help with adulting. […]
Do you have stubbornly thick thighs and don’t understand why all your stationary bike work won’t trim them down? […]
Deadlifting is a staple of strength training, known for its ability to build muscle, strength and endurance across multiple muscle groups. What about using an E-Z bar for this classic compound move? Ironically, most gym-goers, [...]
Maybe you’ve done it: Grabbing a treadmill’s front or side, leaning forward, pushing your feet out behind you on the moving tread. But why not just walk regular? Every so often I see people using [...]
Does your personal trainer stand at your side while you’re holding onto a treadmill, saying nothing about this mistake and instead just watching you make-believe walk? […]
Are you self-conscious about your cankles and thinking of hitting the treadmill to reshape your lower legs? […]
Obesity in kids is on track for soaring like mad; one in six kids will be literally fat by 2050. […]
Still avoiding regular exercise due to too much “noise” in your head? Forget body image; exercise once again has been shown to protect against dementia. […]
They insist they don’t promote obesity because they never say “Get fat” or “Gain 100 pounds.” […]
Are you a college student wondering if you’re autistic? Here are five signs. […]
Some say weight doesn’t determine health. But what if someone’s so heavy they waddle? […]
Just how badly could you possibly feel about your postpartum body if you could pick up heavy things with ease? […]
Have you ever wondered if a more physically fit adult with clogged coronary arteries might have a longevity advantage when compared to someone with the same degree of coronary blockage but with less physical fitness? [...]