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Well Being: Walking to Improve Sexual Health and Satisfaction

Who is Robert Malone • 17 implied HN points • 14 Jan 26
🏥 Health & Wellness Physical activity Sexual Health Longevity Mental health Preventive Care Behavior Change
  1. Regular walking lowers your risk of death and adds years to your life, and even short daily walks (about 10–15 minutes) provide meaningful benefits.
  2. Walking boosts sexual health and satisfaction by improving blood flow, hormones, metabolism, and mood, and can noticeably help erectile function and arousal for both men and women.
  3. Make walking a lasting habit by starting very small, tying walks to existing routines, prioritizing consistency over intensity, and using enjoyable, low-pressure strategies like light tracking or walking with others.

Asking for Accommodations as a Higher-Weight Person - Part 2

Weight and Healthcare • 539 implied HN points • 01 Feb 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Advocacy Healthcare access Discrimination Self-Advocacy
  1. Fat people deserve access to healthcare and may need to advocate for themselves due to anti-fat attitudes and lack of proper training in medical settings.
  2. When advocating for accommodations, knowing if weight discrimination laws exist in your location or if disability laws may apply is important.
  3. Tips for advocating include asking questions about alternative tests or treatments, taking notes, having a witness, calling ahead to ensure accommodations, and advocating not just for yourself but for future fat individuals as well.
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The Future of this Newsletter

Are You Okay? • 559 implied HN points • 15 Dec 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Physical health Wellness Community Support
  1. This newsletter, started during the COVID pandemic, has grown into a community of 20,000+ readers with a focus on various health topics like weight loss, aging, and mental health.
  2. Paid subscribers get access to exclusive features like private discussions, Q&A sessions, and a community bulletin board for health tips and insights.
  3. The focus of the newsletter is on providing evidence-based medical information to help people navigate physical and mental health, emphasizing the importance of living better, not just longer.

Biotin Causes a Multitude of False Lab Tests | Here is What to Do

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 738 implied HN points • 12 Dec 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Lab Tests Supplements Medical Prevention
  1. High-dose biotin supplements can cause false signals on various lab tests, potentially leading to misdiagnoses and unnecessary treatments.
  2. Physicians should ask patients about biotin intake, advise them to stop biotin supplements before lab tests, and be aware of biotin interference in lab results.
  3. Be cautious with biotin supplements, especially before lab tests, to avoid inaccurate results and potential medical misguidance.

Some interesting reads for February 2024

Brain Pizza • 1258 implied HN points • 20 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Neuroscience Long Covid Brain Activity Brain health
  1. Chernobyl's mutant wolves have developed resistance to cancer, showcasing altered immune systems and genetic resilience.
  2. Long COVID can lead to cognitive impairments, such as attentional deficits and cognitive slowing, persisting over months.
  3. Horizontal leaderless organizations may struggle in enacting change effectively, necessitating a theory of change and hard work for success.

Weight Loss Surgery and Kids - Part 4

Weight and Healthcare • 339 implied HN points • 09 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Obesity Surgery Pediatrics Healthcare Research
  1. Conflicts of interest exist among authors and funders, and data sources used lack adequate subjects and follow-up time to support recommendations.
  2. Surgery recommendations based on correlation between weight and health issues, rather than exploring confounding variables or comparing surgical interventions to health-supporting behaviors.
  3. Long-term safety and efficacy of bariatric surgery for children and adolescents is not fully supported by the limited data available, raising concerns about the validity of the recommendations.

Friday Q&A: Statins & muscle aches; when is pain “normal”?; opioids for rheumatoid arthritis; & chronic pain

Are You Okay? • 339 implied HN points • 16 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Pain management Body awareness
  1. Statin-induced muscle aches can vary from mild discomfort to severe muscle inflammation, influenced by factors like dose, age, gender, prior side effects, and family history.
  2. Different strategies can help manage statin-induced muscle aches, such as adjusting medication doses, considering other medications, maintaining healthy habits, and supplementing with Coenzyme Q10.
  3. It's vital to consult your healthcare provider to balance the potential side effects of statins with the benefits in reducing cardiovascular risk, as individual health profiles vary.

Friday Q&A: Irritable Bowel; HRT & breast cancer; sudden cardiac arrest; & tinnitus

Are You Okay? • 339 implied HN points • 30 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Digestive Health Mental health General Health Women's Health Healthy living
  1. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a real condition that affects a significant portion of the population, more commonly women, causing symptoms like cramping, pain, bloating, and more.
  2. Managing IBS involves keeping a food diary to identify trigger foods, checking medications for possible digestive effects, increasing fiber intake gradually, managing stress, and nurturing the gut microbiome by choosing the right foods.
  3. Individuals with family history of breast cancer and considering hormone replacement therapy should consult with healthcare providers, as factors like age, lifestyle habits, and specific health conditions play a role in decision-making.

Base! How low can you go?

Logging the World • 338 implied HN points • 06 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Immunity Vaccinations
  1. The concern now is about the rising baseline of COVID infections, not just the peak waves.
  2. The occupancy of COVID beds has decreased since the Omicron variant, with fewer 'for COVID' patients compared to 'with' patients.
  3. The picture of COVID trends shows various spikes with falling peaks, hinting at potential further decreases in primary beds occupied in the upcoming weeks.

Technology indistinguishable from magic

Wrong Side of History • 470 implied HN points • 31 Dec 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Pharmaceuticals Gene Therapy Chronic Illness Public Health
  1. Medical technology has advanced a lot recently. Many serious diseases, like diabetes and HIV, are now much easier to treat than before.
  2. New treatments for conditions such as schizophrenia and allergies are being developed, showing promise for better ways to help people who suffer from these issues.
  3. Innovations like gene therapy and cancer vaccines are changing how we approach some of the most challenging health problems, potentially offering cures or significantly improved treatments.

Science of Dread

Brain Pizza • 595 implied HN points • 31 Oct 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Stress management Emotional Wellbeing Psychology Personal Growth
  1. Our minds often generate stress and anxiety, especially during challenging times like deadlines. It's important to understand where these feelings come from.
  2. Dark thoughts can shape our behavior and mindset. They often relate to fear and dread, which can lead to a deeper understanding of ourselves.
  3. Events like Halloween highlight our fascination with fear. Exploring why we feel dread can help us cope with anxiety and stress better.

Follow the Yellow Brick Road

Bodies get in the way... • 334 implied HN points • 26 Feb 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Gender identity Puberty Blockers
  1. Children are not born with a sense of gender or sex; they learn and accept these concepts over time.
  2. Socially transitioning children can lead to gender dysphoria and harm their natural puberty development.
  3. Interventions like puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries can have long-lasting negative effects on children exploring gender identity.

Dementia (.... and Joe Biden)

Brain Pizza • 1258 implied HN points • 13 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Dementia Cognition Ageing Memory Alzheimer's
  1. Our world is getting older as life expectancy increases, leading to a significant demographic shift with implications for society.
  2. As we age, changes in mental abilities are natural, with factors like brain tissue flexibility diminishing and communication speed between nerve cells slowing down.
  3. Dementia is a complex condition, not a normal part of aging, and it is essential to recognize signs early for timely interventions and support.

All That Glitters is Not Gold…

Bodies get in the way... • 334 implied HN points • 07 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Parenting Breastfeeding Mental health
  1. Breastfeeding is a natural process that women are inherently capable of, without the need for men to lactate.
  2. Support from men, partners, and wider society is crucial for women to successfully breastfeed their babies.
  3. Artificially producing breast milk in labs or promoting men to breastfeed can harm the mother-baby dyad and ignore the physiological expectations of breastfeeding.

A victim of the cult of optimization and productivity

Pinch of Dirt • 176 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Self-care Mental health Wellbeing Physical activity
  1. Questioning the need for constant productivity and optimization is important for self-reflection.
  2. Physical activities like running can be enjoyable and beneficial when connected to personal goals beyond changing body size.
  3. Consistent habits like yoga can be maintained through daily practice, but it's also important to allow for flexibility and rest.

The Spike Protein As a Pore-Forming Toxin

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 1437 implied HN points • 19 Mar 22
🏥 Health & Wellness
  1. The spike protein from COVID vaccines acts as a pore-forming toxin, puncturing holes in cell membranes at low concentrations, which can lead to broad cellular damage and affect essential functions.
  2. The concentrations of spike protein in vaccinated individuals reach levels that may disrupt barrier functions, impair mitochondrial function to some extent, and potentially lead to illness and lung damage similar to severe COVID infection.
  3. While modifications in certain vaccines may reduce the spike protein's pore-forming toxicity, systemic distribution of the toxin from the vaccines poses a greater risk compared to the natural virus spike protein.

Pay $6100 or Endure 18 1/2 Minutes of Torture?

Ladyparts • 818 implied HN points • 25 Oct 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Healthcare system Gender disparities Reproductive Rights Inequality Advocacy
  1. The healthcare system in America presents absurd choices to individuals, forcing them to make challenging decisions in times of need.
  2. There is a disparity in experiences and income levels between men and women, leading to different perspectives on issues like healthcare and tone policing.
  3. Women continue to face challenges such as being tone policed and earning less than men, highlighting the ongoing gender inequalities that persist.

On Clean Living

Castalia • 499 implied HN points • 18 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Addiction Sobriety Mental health Self-Improvement Lifestyle
  1. Switching from drinking to not drinking can change your life. It might seem tough at first, but it can lead to feeling better overall.
  2. Noticing how alcohol and caffeine affect your moods and energy levels is important. Quitting them can give you a clearer view of yourself.
  3. Sobriety opens up a chance to see other habits, like phone use or gaming, as potential addictions. Learning to be okay with free time without substances can help you discover a different way to live.

Ozempic is Showing Us That a Cure for Addiction is Possible

Curing Addiction • 99 implied HN points • 05 Apr 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Addiction Medication Treatment Research Policy
  1. Addiction might be curable by modifying addictive drive biologically, shifting treatment significantly.
  2. Evidence supports the idea that addiction can be biologically changed, opening doors for potential cures.
  3. New medications like GLP-1 drugs show promise in reducing addictive behaviors, offering hope for addiction treatment advancement.

Spreading Light in the World

We're Gonna Get Those Bastards • 7 implied HN points • 30 Jan 26
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Personal Growth Mindfulness Self-care Motivation Emotional Health
  1. Stopping constant sarcasm and complaining and choosing a positive, uplifting attitude can genuinely improve your life, and you can be smart and funny without being mean.
  2. Make it a goal to lift other people up and help them be healthier, wealthier, wiser, and more joyful, but pair that attitude with real work and smart, sometimes ruthless actions.
  3. Facing fear and changing your mindset lets you grow — a big successful performance can banish nerves, and you can always choose how you respond to life and notice its small miracles.

If You Visit a Sex Worker, Consider Using Carrageenan Lube

Viruses Must Die • 26 implied HN points • 23 Dec 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Sexual Health Infectious Disease Vaccines Harm Reduction Public Health Medical Ethics Clinical Research
  1. A lubricant made with carrageenan can reduce HPV infectivity, and a recent FDA‑supervised randomized trial found it safe and at least somewhat effective.
  2. Carrageenan is commonly used and generally regarded as safe in foods and cosmetics, but a product is treated as a drug only if it makes medical claims on its label.
  3. If you have sex outside a long-term relationship, it’s sensible to combine HPV vaccination, regular testing, and PrEP with using carrageenan lube as an extra layer of protection.