More Autistic People Need to Get into Physical Fitness
Even those on the highest end of the Spectrum are more likely to be sedentary when compared to the general population. Let’s change this! […]
What Trait Is Universal in ALL Autistic People?
What is the one trait that every single person with Autism Spectrum Disorder has? […]
Do ALL Autistic People Have Meltdowns and Shutdowns?
Or is it that the autistic people who never have them don’t write about this? Just how many autistic adults DON’T have meltdowns? […]
Worried that an Online Test Said You Could Be Autistic?
Did you get a result from an autism questionnaire that indicates “autistic traits” or a suspicion for autism? Worried? […]
You Might Be Autistic if You Think These Thoughts
If you’ve ever had the following thoughts, this could be a sign of autism. Don’t let autism sink under the radar. These thoughts are very telling. […]
Autistic Special Interest vs. Neurotypical Hobby: the Difference?
The line between what makes an interest “special” or “obsessive,” and what makes it “normal” can be quite blurry. […]
Autistic Entrepreneur Opens Gym for Autistic Kids & Adults
This quiet gym specializes in training autistic and other challenged adults and youth to achieve their fitness goals. And its owner is autistic. […]
What is Autism Acceptance? And Other Questions for Autism Acceptance Month
Autism awareness is not autism acceptance. Here’s what you may NOT know about autism. […]
If You Have Good Eye Contact Can You Still Be Autistic?
I’m an autistic woman who uses eye contact to assert authority and dominance. To observers I have good eye contact. Here’s what’s really going on. […]
Mom to Two Autistic Kids Wouldn’t Have It Any Other Way
Autism, Advocacy, Awareness: three words I never imagined would define a large part of my life when I became mother. […]
Two Autistic Women Discuss Why They Avoid Eye Contact
Two articulate autistic women explain in detail what their unique challenges with eye contact are. It isn’t about bashfulness or dislike of people. […]
Can Autistic People Make Good Personal Trainers?
Are you autistic and considering a personal training career? Here’s answers to all your questions and complete guidelines. […]
What Making Eye Contact Is Like for an Autistic Man
An autistic man describes in detail what holding eye contact is like for him. He also explains how he taught himself to hold eye contact. […]
13 Signs You May Need Braces in Adulthood
Would you grab the chance to correct your smile and make it healthy and beautiful? Well, if your answer is yes, then braces are one of the options to go for. […]
7 Ways to Help Your Child Deal with Braces Discomfort
Braces can make kids self-conscious. Here’s how you can help your child feel more comfortable about wearing braces. […]
Small Pearl White Spot on Cheek with Tiny Red Blood Vessels
Does that little pearly spot on your cheek have tiny red “spider veins” around or in it? Better get it checked out. Go straight to a dermatologist and request a biopsy. […]
Can Your Colon Be Too Thin for a Colonoscopy in Old Age?
At what age does the colon become thin enough in which the risks of a screening colonoscopy outweigh the benefit of catching a precancerous polyp or even early colon cancer? […]
Diagnosed with IBS but You Didn’t Have a Colonoscopy?
Warning: Young adults CAN have colon cancer, and a diagnosis of IBS without a colonoscopy can cost you your life. […]
Can You Have Reflux Esophagitis Without Symptoms?
Reflux esophagitis is inflammation of the esophagus from prolonged contact with corrosive stomach acid. Does this always cause symptoms? […]
The Least Dangerous Causes of Dark Vomit
Is the cause of dark or black vomit necessarily cancer? Can there be not-so-dangerous causes? […]
Can Gallstones Cause Pain on the Left Side?
Could that new, mysterious and recurring pain on the left side of your abdomen or ribcage area possibly be gallstones? […]
Excess Gas After Gallbladder Removal: Causes? Solutions?
Gallbladder removal can lead to excess flatulence—farting—an embarrassing and smelly situation. Here’s why and how to treat this problem. […]
Gallbladder Removal and Yellow Poops: Causes, Solutions
Did you just have gallbladder removal surgery and are now seeing yellow bowel movements? […]
Three Clever Ways to Make Colonoscopy Prep Easier to Drink
There are three ingenious hacks to make the consumption of that awful colonoscopy prep drink a breeze, along with other smart helpful tips. […]
Can Gallbladder Removal Cause Heartburn or Make GERD Worse?
If you’ve had your gallbladder removed and have since noticed a new-onset burning in your chest or throat, is it possible that the surgery is the cause? […]
Does Bladder Cancer Show Blood in Every Urinalysis?
If you have bladder cancer, will any given urine sample reveal microscopic traces of blood? […]
What Should Blood in Urine After Da Vinci Surgery Look Like?
Many of the men who’ve had surgery with the da Vinci System want to know what blood in postop urine should look like. […]
Leaking Urine 6 Months after Da Vinci Surgery: Causes, Solutions
Are you still leaking urine six months out from your da Vinci robotic surgery for prostate cancer? Here are causes and solutions […]
Why Does the Prostate Hurt When Sneezing?
Do you get a pain in your prostate whenever you sneeze or even sometimes? Might this mean a malignant tumor? Sometimes, the pain may occur even with a cough. […]
How Likely Is Prostate Cancer the Cause of Pelvic Pain?
Pelvic pain can bring fear about cancer into many men. Certainly, pelvic pain that won’t go away should never be ignored. […]
Weightlifting Guidelines after Prostatectomy or Da Vinci Surgery
Confused over those general weightlifting guidelines for Da Vinci surgery? What exactly does “heavy” mean after a prostatectomy? […]
Is Blood in Urine from Bladder Cancer Usually Intermittent?
If you see blood in your urine and it’s from bladder cancer, would it necessarily keep showing with every single void thereafter? […]
Liquid Stool and Constipation at the Same Time?
Are you trickling stool or a tiny bit of “diarrhea” but also feel constipated? You’re probably not imagining this. “Overflow incontinence” may result, in which you feel something leaking from your anus while you’re out [...]
Black Stools from a Nosebleed vs. from a Cancer: Comparison
You just noticed something maroon or black and sticky looking in your poops. It’s clearly not your stools, but something mixed in with them. […]
Mucus in Stools from Colon Cancer vs. Normal Mucus
Mucus in your poops is normal, but colon cancer can cause mucus in your stools. Is there a way to tell the difference? […]
Is It Okay to Delay a Scheduled Colonoscopy by a Year?
Just how risky is it to keep putting off your scheduled colonoscopy? Does a year really make a difference? People of average risk for colon cancer should begin getting colonoscopies at age 45. Polyps that [...]
Flat Stools from Hemorrhoids vs. Colon Cancer: a Comparison
Can flat or ribbon shaped stools differ in appearance from between hemorrhoids and colon cancer? Are there other distinguishing metrics? Colon cancer can cause bowel movements to come out flat or ribbon shaped. But so [...]
Can You Have Stage 4 Colon Cancer but No Symptoms?
Should you assume you CAN’T have stage 4 colon cancer because you “feel fine”? Wouldn’t advanced disease always have symptoms? […]
When Zygomatic Implants Should Be Used; Benefits
Getting dental implants to replace missing teeth is not easy when your teeth have been missing for some time. […]
How to Get a Gum Disease Periodontitis Cure
As many as half the people in the United States currently have gum disease. In fact, they have the more serious form called periodontitis. […]
