Have Insomnia? A Little Evening Exercise Can Improve Sleep
Before you reach for that sleeping pill, you may want to add some light exercise in the evening to help you sleep better. […]
HIIT Improves Brain Health in Older People up to Five Years
HIIT boosts cognitive skills in older adults — and the improvement keeps going even if the exercise stops. […]
Is Autism a Type of Learning Disability?
Let’s get this straightened out once and for all: Is “learning disability” a part of ASD? Does autism cause learning disabilities? […]
Autistic Empathy vs. Neurotypical Empathy: Comparisons
Autistic people have empathy. We just express it differently. It’s the psychopath who lacks empathy. […]
Woman Not Holding onto Treadmill Falls to Her Death
I’ve written extensive content on hands-free treadmill use. Here’s a simple analysis of what went wrong when the woman fell off a treadmill and died. […]
Can We Stop Using the Term “Developmental Delay” Already?
Political correctness has leapt overboard with “developmental delay.” […]
Skinny Fat Body vs. Dad Bod: Is There a Difference?
The terms “dad bod” and “skinny fat” have been used to refer to a particular kind of physique in men – though skinny fat can also be applied to women. […]
“Dad Bod” Conveys LESS Involvement with Kids, Not More
The popularization of the “dad bod” is based on how this physique suggests Dad is involved in his kids’ lives. […]
The Media Should Stop Saying “Suffers from Autism”
Journalists, reporters and other media need to stop saying “suffers from autism” when referring to an autistic person. […]
OCD vs. Autistic Stimming: What’s the Difference?
How do you distinguish stimming in autism from the repetitive movements of OCD, especially OCD in someone without autism? […]
Walking Helps Relieve Low Back Pain: How and Why
Here’s how to do walking correctly to help reduce your nagging low back pain. […]
Why Your Calves Burn So Much with Repetitive Jumping Exercise
With repetitive jumping exercises such as jumping rope, box jumps or other plyometrics, the burning in your calves can be the very first thing that forces you to stop the activity. […]
Why “My 600 Lb. Life” Patients Always Have Tiny Dogs
Seems like every patient on “My 600 Pound Life” has at least two tiny dogs. […]
Your Nonspeaking Autistic Child May Be Able to Read
Don’t assume a nonverbal or non-conversational autistic person can’t read or can’t learn to read. Parents need to take the bull by the horns. […]
Why the Gym Is the Safest Place for a Fat Woman
Many fat women believe they’d feel vulnerable and unwelcome at a gym. […]
Older Man Rocks a Big COVID Inspired Ponytail
The kickass ponytail stopped me in my tracks; it was on an old man at the grocery store, and there’s a sad story behind it. […]
7 Reasons Neurotypicals May Struggle with Eye Contact
So it isn’t just autistic people who can have issues with eye contact. Neurotypicals, too, have been known to struggle with eye contact, but why? As an autistic woman, I was inspired to write about [...]
You Learn Your Daughter’s Husband Is Autistic: 12 Tips
You just learned your son-in-law was diagnosed with autism. What’s your next step? How should you feel and think about this? […]
Why Some High Functioning Autistics Can’t Live Independently
Several factors contribute to why some individuals with high functioning ASD may struggle with independence, despite their high intellectual abilities. […]
Why You Should Exercise By Yourself if You’re an Older Adult
There are several reasons why exercising alone, if you’re older, can result in a much more effective result for your body. […]
How Much Does Cardio Fitness Cut Death and Disease Risk?
Many people, seemingly the majority of the population, do absolutely no cardio exercise. […]
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. […]
Impact of Weightlifting 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. […]
