Secret to a Super Long Marriage: Don’t Die!
When are people going to realize that the greatest “secret” to a very long marriage is to live a long life? […]
Repeatedly Saying “Sorry”: Politeness or Insecurity?
Do you know someone who’s always saying “I’m sorry”? Or sometimes they just shorten it to “sorry” and you know it’s going to come on heavy when you meet up with this person? What’s really [...]
Neurotypical Child Struggles Reading Autistic Social Cues
The neurotypical child got increasingly frustrated when the autistic boy stopped answering her repetitive question at a playground. They were strangers. […]
“Perfect Parent” Ads Are Reckless and Irresponsible
“You don’t have to be perfect to be a perfect parent” is the tagline for public service announcements by the Ad Council, and they’re irresponsible. […]
Just What Exactly Are Calories and Should We Fear Them?
Understanding calories can feel confusing, especially with all the mixed messages around dieting and weight loss. […]
Burnout Among Influencers Living Cushy Lifestyles
A disturbing trend: Influencers with loads of privilege who don’t work regular jobs frequently reporting how burned out they are from “doing it all.” […]
Chocolate’s Link to Slower Aging Doesn’t Mean Gorge on Donuts
A natural compound found in dark chocolate may be linked to slower biological aging, according to research from King’s College London. […]
Add Control to Your Extra Stress Filled Days to Feel Better
Trapped in a traffic jam due to yet another construction project, a clogged toilet or the neighbor’s dog pooping in your yard again — so many stressful things can be overwhelming. […]
Why Can’t Nonverbal Autistics Learn American Sign Language?
Ever wonder why an autistic person who has no spoken language can’t just learn to sign the way deaf people do? […]
Child Asks About Service Dog: Don’t Say “That’s HER Business”
There’s a really wrong way to respond if your child asks about a service dog they see in public with a disabled individual. […]
An Autism Marker in Broca’s Area: Brain’s Speech Center
This autism marker can be seen on MRI and is present from two years of age. […]
Can BOTH Sides of the Brain Control Speech? Stroke Therapy
Suffering from a stroke often means impaired speech for the rest of that patient’s life. […]
A Computer that Translates Thoughts to Speech?
Many conditions cause difficulty with speech output, such as autism, stroke, head injury and brain tumors. […]
How Privileged Influencers Became the Face of Burnout
Young female influencers without kids crying of burnout despite working part-time hours and a lifestyle of luxury vacations, spa treatments, designer clothes and all the other privileges that come with making good money and especially [...]
Why Can a Nonspeaking Autistic Occasionally Say a Word?
A never-speaking or “nonverbal” autistic adult might one day say a word, then not say another for months. […]
2 Second Body Transformations: an Autistic Woman’s Take
This autistic woman hopes that the fad of 2 second body transformations soon goes out with the bathwater. […]
What’s With More Young Women Getting Breast Cancer?
It’s alarming that breast cancer is being diagnosed more and more in young women. […]
Does More Belly Fat Equal More Brain Aging?
The brain is not exempt from the rancid effects of obesity, especially in your midsection. […]
Non-Doctors Telling Fat Women They Don’t Need to Shrink
Are you millimeters from crossing over to fat acceptance after years of struggling to lose weight? […]
What’s the Best Warmup for Any Given Gym Exercise?
Science shows that there’s a specific way to do a warmup, regardless of the working sets to come or the actual exercise routine. […]
Why Is Fat Shaming Okay but Anorexia Shaming Isn’t?
Fat people are subject to ridicule and criticism for their weight, while anorexics somehow escape the vitriol and get compassion. […]
Should You Take GLP-1 Before Healing Your Food Relationship?
Some influencers shoot down the idea of GLP-1s for weight loss and instead recommend “naturally” healing one’s sour relationship with food to lose excess weight. […]
Diets Don’t Work, Says Never Overweight Influencer
Show me a weight loss diet that results in regain of lost weight while the person continues sticking to the diet. […]
Two Popular Drinks Can Help Offset the Sitting Disease
You’ve heard of the “sitting disease” — aka “the new smoking.” Excessive sitting can harm your heart and cause other health problems. […]
Ultra-Processed Foods Bad for All Body Sizes
Experts around the world are sounding the alarm about ultra-processed foods and how quickly they’ve reshaped modern diets. […]
The Motorless Curved Treadmill: Holding On vs. Hands Free
Wondering if holding onto a motorless curved treadmill defeats the benefits of this unique and effective design? CAN these treadmills be used without holding on? The motorless curved treadmill produces a unique experience when walking [...]
Is It Okay for One Dumbbell to Tilt During Shoulder Presses?
Most people don’t allow one dumbbell to stay tilted towards their head during a shoulder press. […]
Pretzel Shaped Implant Can Knock Out Bladder Cancer: Study
A study shows hope for bladder cancer patients. A little implant has been shown to destroy malignant cells in this organ. […]
Best Time of Day to Drink Your Coffee for Health Benefits
There’s a lot of conflicting research regarding coffee’s effect on the body. But is there still a best time to drink it? […]
Is There a Cutoff Number for Cups of Coffee Daily for Health?
Have researchers come up with a hard cutoff regarding number of cups of coffee per day before it starts getting unhealthy? What about variables such as cream and sugar? […]
Special Needs Woman Paying Dearly for Obesity Mom Caused
A special needs woman doesn’t get to 302 pounds by accident and not without being overfed when growing up. […]
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? […]