What’s Better than BMI for Measuring Obesity in Kids?
The BMI (body mass index) is a widely used measure of obesity in children and teens. […]
Are More People in the World Obese or Starving?
While around 800 million people worldwide face chronic hunger from food shortages, just how many people in the world are obese? […]
8 Common Gym Mistakes of People 65 and Older
Here are eight gym errors made by the 65+ crowd, both men and women, plus tips to avoid these mistakes. […]
Identification and Correction of “Skinny Fat” Bodies
The term “skinny fat” has gained traction to describe a body composition where one appears trim but with a higher percentage of body fat. […]
Thin vs. Fat Body: The Paradox of Attainability
A fat body is more unattainable than a thin body. A fat body is more unrealistic to achieve than a thin body. […]
Can Crackers Make You Fat?
Ever wonder if crackers can make you gain fat? […]
10 Exercises that Are Not Safe for Morbidly Obese People
If you’re at least 100 lbs. overweight (morbidly obese), here are 10 exercises that you should avoid, because gravity is a real thing. […]
10 Reasons You Haven’t Shed Pounds Despite 6 Months at the Gym
You’ve been hitting the gym for six months now, yet your clothes aren’t any looser and your weight’s about the same. […]
Weightlifting Effect on Body Composition for Morbidly Obese Women: Myths and Facts
Weightlifting, often associated with building muscle mass, has sparked concerns among morbidly obese women about the potential for bulking up and getting bigger. […]
10 Benefits of a Late in Life Autism Diagnosis
Discovering an autism diagnosis later in life can be a profound and transformative experience. […]
Intense Hunger After a Back Workout Explained
Ever notice how your appetite seems to go through the roof the day after you hit your back muscles hard? […]
10 Errors You’re Making to Lose Belly Fat that Won’t Work
What’ve you been doing to lose belly fat even though the pudge won’t budge? […]
Is There an Excuse for Autistic Kids Eloping Overnight?
Once again an autistic preschooler escaped overnight and was found dead a few days later. Parent fail! […]
Will Lifting Weights Make Morbidly Obese Women Bigger?
Wondering if lifting weights will make you bigger especially if you’re morbidly obese? […]
What to Do if You Have Chest Pain when Doing Dips
Here are some considerations the next time you experience pain or an odd discomfort in your chest while doing dips, whether the bench version or the bar version. […]
My Autistic Special Interest Brought a Woman to Tears
Here’s an uplifting encounter with a stranger who became teary eyed as a result of my autistic special interest (obsession). […]
How Short Can an Autistic Special Interest Last?
Is a special interest in autism as much of a hyperfixation if it lasts only a week vs. many years? Just how short-lived can an autistic obsession ever be? […]
Swimming Not Always the Best Weight Loss Exercise for Obesity
Not every morbidly obese person “belongs in the pool” or “should be swimming,” as some weight loss coaches insist. […]
10 Questions Autistics Want to Ask Neurotypicals
Just like neurotypicals have questions for autistic people, those on the Spectrum have questions for NTs. […]
Can 8,000 Steps a Day Really Keep the Doctor Away?
Walking can be used as a form of preventive medicine. Do not underestimate the power of accumulated steps throughout your day. […]
Deadlifts for Relieving Low Back Pain: Comprehensive Research Review
Plenty of research shows that in some cases, the deadlift exercise can alleviate chronic low back pain. […]
Why Are Most Gym Free Weight Users in Their 20s & 30s?
As you get older over many years, have you noticed that other people in the gym stay in their 20s and 30s? Where have all your peers gone? […]
Saying “People with Disabilities” Has NOT Fostered Inclusivity
Has the switch from “disabled people” to “people with disabilities” really opened doors for disabled individuals? […]
Do I Hear Color Because I’m Autistic? I Love My Synesthesia!
I’ve been hearing color since I could remember; Autistics are three times more likely than neurotypicals to have synesthesia. […]
Intelligence of Autistic People: Stop the Myth
One of the most persistent and damaging misconceptions surrounding autism is the assumption that it usually accompanies intellectual deficit, or that a low IQ is caused by autism. […]
How Do Autistic Special Interests Differ in Women and Men?
It’s all here: the differences in special interests between autistic women and men. […]
The Difference Between Autism Acceptance and Awareness
There’s a big difference between autism acceptance and autism awareness. […]
Why Don’t Neurotypicals Understand Autistics?
We’re ALL human, so why do neurotypicals struggle to understand autistic people? […]
Why There’s No Need to Pity Parents of Autistic Kids
Just find out someone has a few autistic kids? Feeling sorry for them? Well here’s why you SHOULDN’T. […]
Embracing Autism: Understanding, Acceptance and Appreciation
April is Autism Acceptance Month, but every day of the year is a good time to appreciate what the autistic mind can bring to humanity. […]
Why Some Autistics Think Nobody Likes Them
Many autistic people believe nobody likes them even though this may be false, but it doesn’t mean it can’t be true, either. […]
When Do Neurotypicals Do Most of Their Stimming?
Stimming isn’t just among Autistics. Neurotypicals may actually stim quite a bit under certain circumstances – especially one in particular. […]
Autistics Who Stim with Fidgets vs. Those Who Don’t
Does every single Autistic use “fidgets” designed for stimming? […]
Microsoft Designer Image Creator Is Ableist Towards Autism
Microsoft Designer Image Creator refuses to generate the word “autism.” […]
Embracing vs. Hating Autism: Which Is Better for Mental Health?
Embracing one’s autism can be transformative and empowering, leading to improved mental health and overall well-being. […]
When Face Expression, Voice & Feelings Don’t Match in ASD
One significant hurdle faced by Autistics is the mismatch between facial expressions, tone of voice and their actual feelings. […]
High Functioning Autistics Are Sick of Being Seen As Rude
I’ve always gotten feedback from a third party that someone thought I was rude or that I “hurt her feelings” even though I hadn’t tried to. I’m autistic. […]
Why Saying “Everyone’s a Little Autistic” Is Problematic
Kindly don’t say “Everyone’s a little autistic” next time someone tells you they’re on the Spectrum. […]
12 Ways for Autistic People to Manage Gym Overwhelm
Here are 12 ways you can make your ASD blend in well with sensory over-stimulation of the gym environment. […]
Stimming in Autism vs. in Neurotypicals: the Difference?
What we call “stimming” — or repetitive movements to feel more at ease or cope with stress — is done by both neurotypical (NT) people and those with Autism Spectrum Disorder. But it’s the NTs [...]
