dad trips over air and her mom gets carsick going around the block. Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get nearly enough attention, the vestibular system. It’s the part of our inner ear that helps us balance, coordinate movement, and understand where our body is in space. You know, so we don’t trip over air … More Alice, Don’t Be Like Us
I’ve always known I felt better after stepping outside. A slow walk in the grass, bare feet in the dirt, sunshine on my skin, it just does something to my nervous system. But it turns out, there’s actually science behind it. It’s called grounding (or “earthing”), and it literally means connecting your body to the … More Nature as a Prescription.Grounding Might Be More Powerful Than You Think
I had been stressing about Alice’s party for months. That’s just who I am, an overthinker. I kept telling Brett, “You’re going to have to do all the setup by yourself because of Alice’s nap schedule and her contact napping.” As the date crept closer, the stress just built. Then one day, I was on … More The friend who saved the day!
The other night, I noticed something weird. I was lying in bed, wearing my usual pajamas, and yet I was feeling colder than usual. Same blankets, same clothes, but as the minutes passed, I kept getting chillier. This happens some nights but not all nights even though I keep the house at the same temperature. … More The Surprising Link Between Needing to Pee and Feeling Cold
If you’ve been skipping your stretches, this new research might make you roll out that yoga mat. A 2024 Brazilian study published in the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport found that low joint flexibility is linked to higher mortality risk, and the connection is especially strong in women. Researchers followed 3,139 adults between … More Want to Live Longer? You Might Need to Loosen Up!
Chlorine. We think of it as pool smell. As that thing in bleach. As what “keeps the water clean.” But here’s the truth: chlorine might disinfect, but it’s far from harmless. In fact, research has shown that chlorine and its byproducts can alter DNA and affect our systems in ways we don’t even see until … More Chlorine Is Altering Your DNA, And No One’s Talking About It
Every morning, like clockwork, Brett drinks a small cup of coffee just enough, he says, to wake up his brain. But inside Brett’s brain… the story is a little more dramatic. Enter: Adenosine. Adenosine is the brain’s quiet, hardworking sleep messenger. He builds up slowly throughout the day, whispering, “Hey, buddy. You’re using energy. You’ll … More Caffeine vs. Adenosine: A Brainy Showdown
If you take Tylenol (acetaminophen) every day, it might be time to look a little closer. While it’s marketed as safe, and often is in occasional doses, chronic use can quietly deplete glutathione, your body’s most powerful antioxidant and detox support. Your liver uses glutathione to break down Tylenol’s toxic byproduct. No big deal once … More Is Daily Tylenol Quietly Draining Your Body?
I’m so sick of people throwing around the word respect like they know what it actually means. No, really, some folks love to weaponize it. And honestly, it’s exhausting. To them, respect means don’t question me. Don’t bring up the things I’ve done. Don’t hold me ACCOUNTABLE. Just smile, nod, and pretend everything’s fine, even … More You Can’t Demand Respect While Avoiding the Mirror
Some people think kindness means gift-giving. Or being polite. Or smiling when they talk to you. But kindness isn’t just surface-level behavior. It’s not a “look how thoughtful I am” performance. It’s not throwing money at a situation or showing up with a card while ignoring the root of a problem. True kindness is how … More I don’t think a lot of people know what KINDNESS truly is.
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