The hottest Physical health Substack posts right now

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Accidental Lipostat Test: More Confusion

The Heart Attack Diet • 99 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Physical health
  1. Body weight can fluctuate despite efforts to maintain it, impacting the perceived trends.
  2. There is a balance between temporary events like dieting, exercising, overeating, and undereating that can affect the body's equilibrium level of fat reserves.
  3. It's important to gather more data and not jump to conclusions when unexpected changes occur in body weight.

Friday Q&A: "White Coat" Hypertension, When and How to Leave Your Doctor, Statin drugs, & COVID testing

Are You Okay? • 279 implied HN points • 27 Jan 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Physical health
  1. When visiting the doctor, it's common for blood pressure to spike due to stress, known as 'white coat hypertension'. Monitoring blood pressure outside of the doctor's office can provide a more accurate picture.
  2. White coat hypertension can still be harmful if left untreated, so lifestyle changes like exercise, healthy eating, and stress management are important to help reduce overall blood pressure levels.
  3. The mind-body connection plays a significant role in blood pressure fluctuations, and stress management techniques can have a positive impact on both physical and emotional well-being.

The value of streaks

Mostly Python • 838 implied HN points • 04 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Physical health
  1. Streaks are more flexible and achievable than New Year's resolutions, leading to significant benefits.
  2. Challenging yourself with streaks can result in both physical and mental growth, helping you push past limits.
  3. When pursuing streaks, choose attainable goals, embrace the journey, and reflect on the experience to avoid burnout.

Friday Q&A: Your Sex Questions!

Are You Okay? • 199 implied HN points • 04 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Physical health
  1. Testosterone therapy for low sexual desire in women is not FDA-approved and is sometimes used off-label. It needs to be approached with caution due to potential risks and lack of long-term safety data.
  2. Low sex drive in a relationship doesn't always need fixing; some couples are content without sexual intimacy. Understanding and respecting each other's needs and choices is important.
  3. It's crucial to consider a variety of potential factors, from hormones to psychological aspects, when addressing low sexual desire. Consulting with a healthcare provider before starting any treatment is essential.
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Dissociating From Pain

Desk Notes by Charles Schifano • 121 implied HN points • 06 Jun 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Physical health
  1. Dissociating from pain can help you experience discomfort without letting it control your mind. Instead of fighting through pain, focusing on it can make it feel less overwhelming.
  2. This practice can lead to a calmer response to stress and frustration in everyday situations. By observing feelings instead of reacting immediately, you can reduce your irritation and stay more composed.
  3. However, it's important to be careful with this detachment. Ignoring pain signals can make it harder to notice when something is truly wrong, so balance is key to ensuring awareness of bodily sensations and emotional responses.

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The Joyous Struggle • 138 implied HN points • 01 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Physical health
  1. The post is discussing Chickenpox, AI, and Weltschmerz as life goes on during chaotic times.
  2. The content includes a wooden advent calendar with chocolates inside the boxes, created by Siva Thambisetty.
  3. Readers are encouraged to subscribe to The Joyous Struggle for 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

5 Charts Explain How the Pandemic Changed Our Mobility

The New Urban Order • 139 implied HN points • 27 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Physical health
  1. Walking trips in the U.S. have significantly decreased post-pandemic, with every metro and state experiencing a decline, pointing to a potential long-term shift in mobility habits.
  2. Remote work and delivery services have reduced the need for short walking trips for activities like shopping, affecting public transit use and contributing to an increase in vehicle miles traveled.
  3. Despite some positive changes like an increase in bicycle usage, cities should focus on making walking more appealing and preserving biking gains to address the evolving mobility landscape.

The Harm of Weight Cycling

Weight and Healthcare • 738 implied HN points • 09 Feb 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Physical health
  1. Failing at weight loss attempts can have harmful consequences like weight cycling, which is associated with increased inflammation, hypertension, insulin resistance, and higher mortality.
  2. Weight cycling, common in intentional weight loss efforts, leads to adverse health outcomes and psychological distress.
  3. Despite the low success rate and potential harm of intentional weight loss, it continues to be prescribed, highlighting weight bias in healthcare and the influence of the weight loss industry.

The elusive pushup

10x your mind • 99 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Physical health
  1. Pushups can be difficult, even for those who are otherwise fit and active.
  2. Having a structured plan with gradual progression can help in achieving fitness goals.
  3. A good habit should be obvious, attractive, easy, and satisfying.

A Few Notes on Heartbreak

Ladyparts • 898 implied HN points • 14 Nov 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Physical health
  1. Heartbreak affects everyone, regardless of age or gender.
  2. Chemical turmoil in the body due to heartbreak is a universal experience.
  3. Exploring heartbreak through scientific investigation and personal narratives can provide insights and healing solutions.

Can Exercise Be Unhealthy?

Are You Okay? • 199 implied HN points • 21 Feb 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Physical health
  1. Decouple exercise from weight loss and worthiness to establish a healthier relationship with physical activity.
  2. Exercise doesn't always directly lead to weight loss, so focus on making exercise fun, social, and sustainable instead of solely aiming for shedding pounds.
  3. Mix up your exercise routine to prevent overuse injuries and set realistic goals for long-term success, while allowing yourself rest days without feeling guilty.

When did you last make time for your wellness?

The Shift With Sam Baker • 439 implied HN points • 26 Jun 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Physical health
  1. Wellness and self-care were not prioritized or widely discussed in past decades, often seen as unnecessary or indulgent.
  2. Ignoring physical and mental health signals can lead to serious consequences, impacting overall well-being.
  3. Acknowledging personal needs, practicing self-care, and setting boundaries are crucial for maintaining mental and physical health, even if it goes against societal expectations.

Bad back

Situation Normal • 93 implied HN points • 08 Jun 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Physical health
  1. Many people complain about their backs hurting, but rarely do they say anything good about them. A bad back can really disrupt daily activities.
  2. When dealing with pain, it's common to try various remedies like rest or yoga. Sometimes, though, seeking professional help like a chiropractor is necessary.
  3. People often blame others for their problems instead of taking responsibility. This can lead to situations where frustration and misunderstandings happen.

Oh No!

Chris Arnade Walks the World • 606 implied HN points • 20 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Physical health
  1. The author is experiencing physical limitations due to an injury, preventing them from continuing their walking journey.
  2. Despite the setback, the author plans to focus on recovery and potentially work on finishing their novel during this time.
  3. The author hopes to resume walking and traveling in about ten weeks.

Surgiversary Two

The Rest • 137 implied HN points • 17 Feb 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Physical health
  1. The importance of living in the present and finding strength in healing
  2. Despite challenges and losses, finding gratitude for being alive and loved
  3. Embracing life, facing challenges, and investing in a better future

Random Recovery Tips From An Ageing Psychonaut

The Drug Users Bible • 39 implied HN points • 26 Apr 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Physical health
  1. Staying fit helps recovery after drug use. Walking and exercising can improve circulation and make you feel better overall.
  2. Mental recovery is important too. Knowing that feelings of sadness and emptiness will pass can help you get through tough times.
  3. As you get older, recovery from drug use takes longer. It’s important to take care of yourself and prepare for a longer recovery period.

My Experience With Vegetarianism

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 119 implied HN points • 18 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Physical health
  1. Switching to a vegetarian or vegan diet did not lead to improved health for the author; in fact, it caused a decline in health including panic attacks and tooth decay.
  2. Incorporating animal products into the diet, especially those recommended by the Weston A. Price Foundation such as raw milk, bone broths, and cod liver oil, significantly improved the author's health and eliminated anxiety issues.
  3. The author's research led them to challenge mainstream beliefs about cholesterol and saturated fats, and they now advocate for the importance of cholesterol in brain and body health.

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The Heart Attack Diet • 99 implied HN points • 19 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Physical health
  1. Be cautious with dietary changes - different foods can have varying reactions in the body, affecting satiety and weight loss.
  2. Monitor electrolyte intake when on specific diets to avoid potential health issues such as 'keto flu'.
  3. Listen to your body's signals - symptoms like sweating, faintness, and passing out can indicate low blood pressure or other issues related to dietary changes.

The man who forgot to die

10x your mind • 119 implied HN points • 07 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Physical health
  1. Changing your environment can have a significant impact on health and well-being without conscious efforts on lifestyle changes.
  2. Living in a toxic environment can hinder healthy habits and contribute to stress and health issues.
  3. Sometimes, embracing a new environment or location that nurtures well-being can lead to unexpected positive changes in health and life.

Weed Is Dangerous. Legalizing It Was a Mistake

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 389 implied HN points • 13 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Physical health
  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.

Après Cancer, quoi?

The Global Jigsaw • 119 implied HN points • 16 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Physical health
  1. Breast cancer awareness and diagnosis can lead to a sense of vulnerability and community.
  2. Serious illness brings a loss of innocence but also clarity on life's big questions.
  3. Experiencing cancer can make one more aware of the beauty and transience of life.

All self-help advice ever, distilled into ten sentences

andrewglynch • 6 implied HN points • 09 Jan 26
🏥 Health & Wellness Physical health
  1. Your time is limited, so decide what matters and ruthlessly prioritize those things because you can’t do everything.
  2. You are the only person who can change your life, so take responsibility and start doing the things you already know you should. Begin with the basics: regular exercise, good sleep, and a decent diet.
  3. Change your environment and who you spend time with to make big changes faster, and drop self-limiting beliefs. Success is not a single event but a steady process of doing the boring fundamentals well, over and over.

Spring Cleaning Season

Mindset Mastery • 98 implied HN points • 01 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Physical health
  1. The author is going through a big life and career change, experimenting with adding people to their business, and transitioning from a solo-preneurial venture to running their business more like an agency
  2. Financially, the experiment is successful, but emotionally, the author is navigating complex feelings about safety, support, scarcity, control, and mistakes
  3. The author's older, wiser self advises to stay the course, emphasizing that this transition is significant for growth and emotional well-being, even if it feels uncomfortable

Hey, Aren't We Supposed to Be Hibernating Right Now?

OK Doomer • 136 implied HN points • 02 Jan 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Physical health
  1. Motivational marketing is coming, trying to get us to work harder and spend money. Be ready for advertisements about fitness, side hustles, and investments.
  2. Many people experience seasonal affective disorder during winter, making them crave comfort food and feel less motivated. This is just a natural response to the cold months.
  3. Hibernation is a survival tool that has helped some mammals endure tough conditions. It's not a disorder but an evolutionary advantage for some species.

Confessing I've Become a Cliché

DruGroup • 159 implied HN points • 04 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Physical health
  1. Mid-life crises can feel pretty cliché, like making random life changes or picking up new, quirky hobbies. It's common to feel like your life has become predictable or typical as you get older.
  2. Health challenges can drastically change how we view life and our priorities. Going through pain can lead to a deeper appreciation for health and a renewed sense of purpose.
  3. Finding your identity can be a journey, especially after facing tough times. It’s important to explore what drives you and what passions still resonate, even in the second half of life.

Xmas Mom Test: Week One

The Heart Attack Diet • 59 implied HN points • 28 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Physical health
  1. During the holiday season, it's common to encounter tempting foods that may not be the healthiest choices. Being mindful of what you eat and how it affects you is important.
  2. Sulphites can be found in many Christmas foods like sherry, mince pies, and Christmas cake. These ingredients can have an impact on health, contributing to symptoms like headaches.
  3. Keeping track of your health, such as monitoring thyroid levels and paying attention to how your body feels, is crucial during times of indulgence and festivities.

The ghost in me

Natural Selections • 11 implied HN points • 02 Dec 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Physical health
  1. Illness can make us feel like we've lost our sense of self and connection to life. It's a really tough experience that can create a sense of emptiness.
  2. There's a difference between our body and mind, and something deeper that makes us who we are. This sense of being 'more' can feel lost when we're unwell.
  3. Finding our way back to ourselves can be a journey. Even when we feel like we're disappearing, there is hope for recovery and regaining our essence.

The science of fun

10x your mind • 79 implied HN points • 21 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Physical health
  1. Fun is not just about enjoyment; it can lead to better health, creativity, and productivity.
  2. Three essential elements of fun: playfulness, connection, and flow.
  3. Having fun is energizing and not draining; it brings vitality and helps us feel alive.