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Yes, Virginia, There Is Female Viagra

Ladyparts • 479 implied HN points • 28 Mar 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Sexual Health Menopause
  1. Female Viagra has been around since the 1970s and is safe, simple, and effective, yet not widely discussed.
  2. A study found that sexually active older women tend to be more resilient, reinforcing a common belief held by many in middle age.
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Accidentally Testing the Lipostat Idea

The Heart Attack Diet • 59 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight management Nutrition Metabolism
  1. Weight stability around 95kg for 8 months indicates a possible fixed fat level homeostat, suggesting weight may not rise above 95kg if left undisturbed.
  2. Following a diet based on whole foods suitable for English-Irish ancestry may align with natural metabolism processes and ancestral diets.
  3. Unexpected weight fluctuations due to excessive alcohol and overeating might be temporary noise and may return to normal levels in a few days, shedding light on conflicting theories about weight management.

Does losing 5-10% of body weight really improve health?

Weight and Healthcare • 559 implied HN points • 04 Dec 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Health Benefits Research Body positivity
  1. Weight loss of 5-10% to improve health is a myth based on questionable research methods and flawed assumptions.
  2. Initial weight loss from diets often regains over time, negating claimed health benefits.
  3. Health improvements often credited to weight loss may actually be due to behavior changes like exercise and nutrition, not weight change itself.
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Optimism and Contrarianism

Risk Musings • 401 implied HN points • 03 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Climate change Education Healthcare systems Geopolitical Conflicts
  1. Optimism can coexist with contrarian thinking, prompting reflection on unseen factors in economic forecasts and societal trends.
  2. Critical challenges like climate change, education gaps, and healthcare system issues require immediate attention and action.
  3. Geopolitical conflicts and societal malaise are ongoing concerns, emphasizing the need for realistic optimism and proactive efforts to address global issues.

What's the Problem With BMI And How Do We Solve It?

Weight and Healthcare • 359 implied HN points • 11 Jun 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Body positivity Healthcare Weight Medical Industry
  1. BMI was created in the 1830s by Quetelet, with problematic intentions and math issues.
  2. BMI has been manipulated by the weight loss industry, leading to denial of healthcare for higher-weight individuals.
  3. BMI is unnecessary and can be dropped, promoting individualized care and focusing on supporting patient health rather than manipulating body size.

How to Spot the Dangerous "Hate the Sin, Love the Sinner" Approach to Weight Stigma

Weight and Healthcare • 259 implied HN points • 05 Oct 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Stigma Fat Activism Body Image Healthcare Industry
  1. Identifying the 'Hate the Sin, Love the Sinner' Approach to Weight Stigma involves recognizing when people suggest fat individuals pursue weight loss despite claiming to be against stigmatizing.
  2. Spotting those promoting anti-weight stigma may involve noting if they pathologize higher-weight bodies, claim weight stigma hinders weight loss efforts, or suggest weight loss as a solution to stigma.
  3. Vigilance is required to discern genuine anti-stigma advocates from those affiliated with the weight loss industry or who only reference pseudo-anti-stigma work.

dear bear: the secretary problem

bookbear express • 385 implied HN points • 18 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Relationships Self-reflection Decision-making Personal Growth Advice
  1. Effort is most useful when correctly directed. Avoid over-optimizing or under-optimizing in relationships. Appreciate what you have while recognizing when to seek more fulfillment.
  2. Understand your values and what truly matters to you in a partner. Consider daily experiences, joy, and genuine connection in assessing your relationship.
  3. Seek advice from honest friends who know you well. Remember, infinite wrong choices won't satisfy, but the right one will bring a fulfilling weight.

Summer of Rage

Ladyparts • 379 implied HN points • 26 Jun 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Current Events
  1. The article discusses a high fever possibly triggered by current events, highlighting the impact of external stressors on physical health.
  2. Many women felt deep emotional distress upon hearing the news of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, demonstrating the profound effect of such events on individuals.
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Weed Is Dangerous. Legalizing It Was a Mistake

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 389 implied HN points • 13 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Addiction Mental health Physical health Substance Abuse
  1. Americans have shown strong support for the federal legalization of marijuana, with 70% in favor, up from 50% in 2013 and 12% in 1969.
  2. Studies indicate that marijuana use, whether through smoking, edibles, or vapes, is associated with health risks such as a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, and even cannabis-induced psychosis.
  3. Since the legalization of recreational marijuana in some states, there has been a rise in marijuana use, with potential negative impacts, including addiction, adverse effects on mental health, and increased risks to physical health.

The Pure Folly of Claiming Weight Loss Is An Anti-Weight Stigma Measure

Weight and Healthcare • 239 implied HN points • 29 Oct 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Stigma Fat Activism Diet Industry Health Risks Lobbying
  1. Promoting weight loss as an anti-weight stigma measure is harmful and misguided.
  2. The weight loss industry often tries to frame weight loss as a solution to weight stigma, but it is not a genuine anti-stigma action.
  3. Misinformation sponsored by the weight loss industry can lead to misunderstanding about fighting against weight stigma.

High cholesterol? There's a bug for that.

Eat Shit and Prosper • 259 implied HN points • 21 Feb 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Microbiome Heart Health Gut Health
  1. Your liver is the main source of cholesterol in your body, not your diet, so cutting cholesterol from food may not have a big impact. Instead, the body makes its cholesterol for important functions like hormone production.
  2. Certain gut bacteria can convert cholesterol into coprostanol, which is not reabsorbed and helps lower cholesterol levels. Your microbiome's composition determines how effective this process is for you.
  3. Eating foods that promote healthy gut bacteria, like eggs and shellfish, might help manage cholesterol levels better than avoiding them entirely. So, sometimes eating more cholesterol can actually be beneficial.

150 Lbs Lost

Inland Nobody • 400 implied HN points • 18 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Mental health Self-Acceptance Healthy living Personal Growth
  1. The first step in achieving a big goal, like weight loss, is ensuring your mental well-being. You need to muster all resources, manage your willpower, and address any mental health issues.
  2. Self-love is crucial for weight loss success. Shaming oneself or others does not lead to long-term positive results. Loving yourself and finding what works for you are key components.
  3. Weight loss is a journey of trial and error. Improvement happens throughout the process, not just at the end goal. Be patient with yourself, learn from setbacks, and keep adapting.

Weight Loss and Informed Consent

Weight and Healthcare • 439 implied HN points • 09 Mar 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Informed consent Ethics Medical treatment Body positivity
  1. In healthcare, it's crucial for patients to receive informed consent before undergoing treatments. This involves understanding the treatment, risks, benefits, and making voluntary decisions.
  2. Intentional weight loss recommendations often lack informed consent. Research shows weight loss fails most of the time, yet healthcare practitioners may not disclose this to patients.
  3. Patients, especially those with higher body weight, can face judgment and lack of informed consent in healthcare settings, impacting their autonomy and well-being.

Reader Question - Is Weight-Neutral Health the Same as Size Acceptance

Weight and Healthcare • 319 implied HN points • 16 Jul 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Fat Liberation Activism
  1. Weight-Neutral Health focuses on supporting the health of people of all sizes without using body size manipulation as a healthcare intervention.
  2. Size Acceptance/Fat Liberation is a civil rights movement aiming to end shame, stigma, bullying, and oppression toward fat individuals, irrespective of health or weight concerns.
  3. It's crucial to distinguish between Weight-Neutral Health and Size Acceptance, understanding that everyone deserves respect and rights, regardless of their health status or habits.

Nature's Unforgiving Bloom: A Dive into Datura

Tripsitter • 119 implied HN points • 05 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Botany
  1. Datura is a dangerous hallucinogenic plant classified as a deliriant, causing a state of reduced awareness, lasting up to 72 hours.
  2. Shamans view datura as a wise plant teacher when used cautiously, along with tobacco, to communicate with the spirit world.
  3. The psychoactive effects of datura come from tropane alkaloids that block neurotransmitters, leading to physical changes and dark, immersive hallucinations.

On Incomprehensible Mystery

The Heart Attack Diet • 79 implied HN points • 06 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Weight Loss Medical Science Research
  1. Understanding complex mysteries often involves asking the right questions and breaking down the problem into simpler elements. Once the core questions are identified, solutions become clearer.
  2. History shows that even the most intricate scientific challenges eventually yield to persistent inquiry and the pursuit of knowledge. What may seem incomprehensible at first can become simple with the right approach.
  3. Science is not just about conducting studies and publishing results, but about finding answers through experimentation and continual questioning. The key lies in identifying the right questions and trusting in replicable, well-designed studies.

Separation

Iterare • 58 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Relationships Self-awareness Communication Personal Growth
  1. Relationships can end even with deep love and care due to challenges and hurtful experiences.
  2. As time passes, understanding in relationships may decrease due to personal discoveries and changing dynamics.
  3. Accepting and embracing personal growth, desires, and differences is crucial for a relationship's sustainability and individual well-being.

Crushing It

Atlas of Wonders and Monsters • 407 implied HN points • 14 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Love Relationships Mental health Self-Improvement Emotions
  1. Developing feelings for fictional characters in video games or simulations is possible, showcasing the power of romantic attraction.
  2. Having a crush can result in a unique state of mind, where tasks become easier and energy levels heighten, presenting an opportunity to harness that energy for personal development.
  3. Crushes, even if unsatisfiable or deemed inappropriate, can still offer energy that can be redirected positively, such as using the crush on a boss to excel at work.

Story Two

Stories From The Rail • 599 implied HN points • 06 Nov 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Death Overdose Grief Society Tragedy
  1. Death brings a unique smell that affects senses differently, imprinting memories with a lasting impression.
  2. Being a grownup in moments of crisis means handling difficult situations and protecting others, even if it's emotionally challenging.
  3. The normalization of death and tragic events in society is a reflection of systemic issues and regrets a lack of accountability for those responsible.

CO2-curious

Experimental Fat Loss • 141 implied HN points • 20 Jan 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Mental health Wellness Trends Chronic Conditions
  1. High CO2 levels can make people feel dizzy or stuffy, but this doesn’t always mean they will get headaches. Personal experiences with varying CO2 levels in different environments lead to different symptoms.
  2. The old homes might have better airflow compared to modern buildings, which could lead to fewer headache symptoms despite higher CO2 levels. The construction of a building can impact how we feel in relation to CO2 exposure.
  3. Making assumptions based on CO2 measurements alone can be misleading. It’s important to consider other factors or pollutants that may actually cause discomfort or headaches.

Friday Conversation - The Perfect Doctor's Appointment

Weight and Healthcare • 479 implied HN points • 21 Jan 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Healthcare Body positivity
  1. The post discusses the challenges in healthcare appointments and what we wish practitioners would do differently.
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  3. The author expresses gratitude for the support of paid subscribers and welcomes suggestions and questions via the provided contact email.

The Nose Knows

Weekly Wisdom • 159 implied HN points • 08 Dec 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Breathwork Science Techniques Physiology Mind-Body Connection
  1. Breathwork is essential since the breath is a constant companion, affecting both body and mind.
  2. Various breathing techniques can be used for specific effects like calming the nervous system, increasing alertness, or improving oxygen absorption.
  3. Understanding the different elements of breathing, such as nostrils, lungs, and techniques like Breath of Fire, can lead to improved well-being and mind-body connection.

Reader Question - What Does It Mean For Weight To Be A Risk Factor?

Weight and Healthcare • 299 implied HN points • 03 Aug 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Fat Activism Health Studies Weight Stigma
  1. A risk factor for a health issue increases the risk but doesn't necessarily cause it. This distinction between correlation and causation is crucial in understanding health impacts.
  2. Research often neglects to consider factors like weight stigma, weight cycling, and healthcare inequalities when discussing the health impacts of being overweight, leading to inaccurate conclusions.
  3. Using verbiage like 'risk factor for' should prompt questions about causality and the influence of other societal factors like racism, highlighting the importance of critical analysis in interpreting health information.

2023 Wrapped: a year of sickness and health

art fish intelligence • 58 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Data Analysis Personal Health Women's Health Self-reflection Healthy living
  1. In 2023, the author analyzed their patterns of sickness and health through data collected from sources like Google Maps location history and Apple Health.
  2. The analysis revealed insights such as spending almost half of the year unwell and correlations between health factors like exercise and location.
  3. Key findings included the impact of menstrual cycle on sickness, the importance of rest during certain phases, and the value of personal data exploration for health insights.

I picked the wrong week to be scared of flying

Wrong Side of History • 422 implied HN points • 13 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Air Travel
  1. Many people have an irrational fear of flying, sparked by rare air disasters that receive extensive media coverage.
  2. The fear of flying can have a significant negative impact on individuals, but exposure therapy and understanding safety statistics can help ease the anxiety.
  3. Air travel has become significantly safer over the years, with modern safety procedures and thorough investigations in place to prevent accidents.

Christmas chocolates, plus UK COVID data, week starting 5th December 2022

Logging the World • 159 implied HN points • 08 Dec 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Covid data Mathematics
  1. The author discusses using mathematical and statistical concepts to understand real-world situations, including analyzing Christmas chocolates.
  2. The UK COVID data from late 2022 shows a notable increase in hospital admissions, but the rate of growth is not as alarming as in previous waves.
  3. Various data plots highlight slow increases in COVID cases and hospital admissions, indicating a less rapid growth compared to past variant-driven waves.

The Green Bridge

10x your mind • 79 implied HN points • 30 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Mindfulness Personal Growth
  1. The Green Bridge in Singapore's East Coast Park is a simple, concrete bridge surrounded by lush greenery, providing a haven for cyclists and pedestrians alike.
  2. The bridge offers challenges like a steep incline for runners and a rite of passage for newbie cyclists, making each trip a special experience that fosters perseverance and personal growth.
  3. Visiting the Green Bridge serves as a reminder of optimism, resilience, and the ability to conquer challenges, symbolizing the strength to tackle life's obstacles with determination and pride.