If you have a habit of often asking people if they’re okay, you need to stop this. […]

Green tea isn’t just a soothing beverage — it may also help protect your heart, brain and metabolism while lowering the risk of major chronic disease. […]

It’s suspected that typical people have well over 5 senses; seems that Autistics would have even more than NTs. […]

Why would you use a motorized scooter if you have full upper body mobility? […]

Someone slams their car into yours; they’re clearly at fault. They could’ve killed you. […]

One’s spinal cord is severed from injury, paralyzing and numbing him from that point down. When it’s reattached he’s still paralyzed and numb. Why? […]

Quadrupedal movement sounds fancy, but it’s really just moving on all fours. […]

Blinking is something we do without thinking, just like breathing. […]

Ever wonder why a short jog leaves some people gasping for air while others seem to run effortlessly? […]

If it seems as though a disproportionate number of special needs adults in day programs have a trauma history, you’re not imagining this. […]

Ever wonder why some cardio machines have so many programs that it becomes confusing and a hassle to figure out which one will work best for your goals? […]

The human body just can’t keep pace with the rate at which modern technology progresses. […]

When are people going to realize that the greatest “secret” to a very long marriage is to live a long life? […]

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. […]

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. […]

AI Image creation censor bots often generate the NSFW response when my requests pertain to the human body, particularly size. The world we live in has become softer than Charmin. The AI threshold bar for [...]

With the way some parents talk about how their child “got away” from them or how preschoolers “are so fast,” one must ask: Can a 4 year old outrun a typical adult? […]

Someone promotes a treat that combines two flavors; you say you don’t like one of the flavors; they invariably say, “You can’t even taste (the flavor you don’t like).” […]

“Why are so many direct care providers fat?” This is what a special needs adult asked me one day. There's 5 reasons. She herself weighed 250, but her question was fair and reflected an observation [...]

Day programs for special needs adults are everywhere; here’s how to tell the excellent ones from the shoddy ones. […]

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. […]

Some people leap out of bed ready to tackle the day, while others take their time easing into the morning. […]

I’d like to post your story about your rare disease on this medical site to increase awareness. […]

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? […]

No, it’s not age 60; nor is it middle age. […]

Twice or even once a week exercise can actually benefit your body in multiple ways when compared to not exercising at all. […]

Has a fear of serious injury been holding you back from pursuing a physical activity or even a fitness class? […]

Here’s a lighthearted autistic rant from a certified Speckie about why parents are compelled to shorten names from their birth certificate original. […]

The term “neurospicy” is a modern, playful and somewhat informal term that seemingly originated online but has expanded to in-person communication – about neurodiverse minds. […]

Weight cycling may have gotten more bad press than it deserves. Heart benefits from weight loss can persist for years even if there’s weight regain. […]

All bodies should be exercised bodies. […]

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? […]

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. […]

Do you have a good grip or a weak grip, like always struggling to unscrew jar lids? […]