10 Kinds of Autistic Stimming Explained by Autistic Woman
Since my autism diagnosis I’ve been fascinated by stimming, even noticing that neurotypicals do this quite often. […]
What Are METs in the Exercise World?
You’ve probably seen the term METs pop up on fitness trackers or cardio machines. […]
Women Living Longer than Men: Lifestyle vs. Evolution
Across nearly every corner of the globe and throughout history, women tend to outlive men. […]
Beware of TikTok’s “Get Ready With Me” Skincare Routines
Skincare routines on TikTok, aimed at kids and teens, could be causing more harm than benefit to these viewers. […]
Why Older People Should Drink Beet Juice!
If you’re older and struggling to maintain good blood pressure, or hate the idea of taking drugs to treat your hypertension, there’s something easy you can do that may lower it within two weeks. [...]
Can You Get a UTI Despite Being in Chlorinated Water?
Can you actually get a UTI from spending time in your gym’s water areas, especially if you swim laps or do water aerobics? […]
Worst Time to Exercise: Whenever You Can
Why is “whenever you can” the worst time to exercise? This topic was inspired by a woman who, upon being asked “Do you exercise,” answered “When I can.” […]
Gray Hairs Upsetting You? A Cancer Link Is Possible, But…
Gray hair isn’t just about aging. It turns out, the same stem cells responsible for hair color can also be linked to cancer. […]
Does Obesity when Younger Mean You’ll Need Help Walking Later?
As an obese body ages, will the extra weight expedite the need for a cane or walker when compared to older adults of normal weight? […]
Exploring The Rise In Walking Aid Use Among Older Adults
There’s been a noticeable and steady rise in how many older Americans are using mobility aids. […]
Non-Weight-Bearing Use of a Walker for Precautionary Support
I’ve written about a woman who uses a walker everywhere “in case” she gets dizzy, despite no orthopedic need; this will harm her eventually. […]
You a Runner Who Never Gets Enough Sleep? You’re at Risk
If you’re someone who loves to get out for a run and you’re not sleeping well, this study is a wake‑up call. […]
GLP-1 Medications Linked With Lower Cancer Death Rates
Real life data from a major U.S. academic health system suggests that drugs originally made for diabetes and weight loss might also be cutting death rates for some cancers. […]
GLP-1 Drugs May Protect The Heart Beyond Diabetes
A study from researchers at the Technical University of Munich and Harvard Medical School suggests that GLP-1 drugs like Semaglutide and Tirzepatide do more than just help with weight loss and blood sugar control. The [...]
Fifth Grade Reading Teacher Teaches Fat Acceptance to Kids
Should a school teacher slip in fat acceptance instruction any chance she gets, disguising this as teaching her assigned coursework such as reading? […]
GLP-1 for Morbidly Obese Special Needs Adult for Weight Loss?
Should a woman with an intellectual disability be put on GLP-1 therapy if she’s morbidly obese and has no chance of losing weight on her own? […]
Daily Coffee Habit Linked To Lower Irregular Heartbeat Risk
Dangerous heart rhythm and coffee: the link — A new study suggests that a cup of caffeinated coffee a day may reduce the risk of recurring irregular heartbeats rather than make them worse. [...]
Stronger Immunity With Lifelong Cardio: What Research Really Means
New research suggests that decades of steady endurance exercise — running, cycling, hiking or brisk walking — do more than keep your heart and muscles in shape. […]
New Insights Into How Sertraline Can Improve Mood Quickly
If you or someone you know is taking the antidepressant Sertraline, there’s encouraging news. […]
Maximize Smoothie Nutrition With Smarter Fruit Choices
If you love a morning smoothie, here’s a small tweak that could make a big difference. […]
Sleep Better With Three Mind Body Moves
Struggling to fall asleep or stay asleep? You’re not alone. […]
Your Gut Bacteria Might Be Helping You Soak Up Extra Calories
Have you ever noticed that two people can eat the same high-fiber meal but process it differently? […]
Seeing Faces Everywhere? Here’s Why Your Brain Does That
Ever looked at a cloud, a car, or even a piece of toast and thought, “That kind of looks like a face”? […]
Can We Have a GLP-1 Drug in Easy Pill Form?
Must GLP-1 drugs be taken in painful injections or has a pill finally arrived that you can easily take by mouth? One is actually here. […]
Knee Pain from Osteoarthritis? Cardio Exercise Beats Inactivity
It may seem intuitive to resign to a sedentary life if your knees hurt from osteoarthritis, but the best thing you can do is GET MOVING via aerobic exercise. […]
Listen to Your Doctor, Not Fat Acceptance, for Weight Loss
Confused by the TikTok and Instagram talk by women of all sizes shaming overweight women who want to lose weight? It’s time to listen to your doctor. […]
Should Influencers Discourage GLP-1s or Is This Harmful?
We need to stop the trend of influencers begging people not to use a GLP-1. Such influencers are spreading medical misinformation and harmful rhetoric. […]
Walking’s Effect on the Development of Alzheimer’s Disease
A study suggests that even modest physical activity — like adding a few thousand steps to your day — could make a real difference in how quickly Alzheimer’s disease develops. […]
Will Using Walker for Dizziness Eventually Impair Mobility?
If a young able-bodied adult uses a walker out of fear of falling from dizzy spells, will this over time compromise her mobility and joint integrity? […]
If Eye Contact Is So Important, How Do Blind People Get By?
Supposedly for neurotypicals, eye contact is crucial in social settings. But if this is so, how do blind people navigate social interaction? […]
Why Do So Many Autistic Women Have EDS?
It happened again: I met a new autistic woman; she spoke of her hypermobility; I asked if she had EDS; she said yes. […]
Why It’s Awkward when Someone Keeps Saying “I’m Sorry”
Do you know someone who at every turn says “I’m sorry”? […]
Weight Loss DOES Solve Problems if Caused By Obesity
Those in the fat acceptance community insist that weight loss doesn’t solve one’s problems. […]
Influencers Manipulate Their Instagram Shots?! Who Knew?
Why is there still so much shock that Instagram influencers manipulate their pictures to look thinner, smoother or in some other way flawless? […]
Do We Have Limited Lifetime Heartbeats that Exercise Uses Up?
Someone once said, “We have limited lifetime heartbeats; I’ll be damned I’m going to use them up running down a street.” […]
Why 10 Minute Walks Beat Five Regardless of Step Total
Walking in nonstop segments of 10 to 15 minutes in daily life is much better for your heart than the same number of steps with only five minute walks. […]
Telling Which Breast Cancer Survivors Will Have Recurrence
A groundbreaking new clinical trial, the first of its kind, has found a way to identify breast cancer survivors most at risk of having a recurrence. […]
Can’t Hear Well in Noisy Places? Could Be Your IQ, Not Ears
A study says how well you “hear” in a noisy environment could be more about your level of intelligence rather than your sense of hearing. […]
Can You Out-Train Social Isolation’s Bad Effect on Health?
Social isolation can harm your health. But what if you train like a warrior? […]
Services for Special Needs Adults Often Practice Ageism
So many activities for special needs adults give an age range of 18-25, 18-30 or state “young adults.” This is blatant ageism. […]
