http://www.nationalgeographic.com/premium/article/aspartame-artificial-sweetener-health-history? A group arrives in Washington, D.C., to protest the U.S. Food & Drug Administration's proposed ban on saccharin in May 1977. Amid a rising backlash against the nation's sugary diets, a new compound called aspartame would soon eclipse saccharin as the artificial sweetener of choice.PHOTOGRAPH BY BETTMANN, GETTY IMAGES HISTORY & CULTURE Addicted to … Continue reading Diet sodas with aspartame may carry a cancer risk
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Human walk pattern is unique: why?
https://www.wired.com/story/humans-walk-weird-scientists-may-finally-know-why/ JAN 4, 2023 7:00 AM Humans Walk Weird. Scientists May Finally Know Why Humanity’s peculiar gait has long confounded engineers and biomechanists—but it might be one of nature’s clever tricks. FOR SOMETHING SO routine, walking is shockingly complicated. Biomechanists break a single step into several phases: First there’s touchdown, when your heel strikes the floor. … Continue reading Human walk pattern is unique: why?
Gripping documentary about taking down the Sackler pharma family
http://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/jan/28/all-the-beauty-and-the-bloodshed-review-nan-goldin-sackler-pharma-family-laura-poitras-documentary-oscar-nominated All the Beauty and the Bloodshed review – Nan Goldin’s gripping takedown of the Sackler pharma family ‘Fear has never been part of her vocabulary’: Nan Goldin leading a protest to remove the Sackler name from galleries at the Louvre, Paris, 2022. Alamy Laura Poitras’s Oscar-nominated documentary chronicles the artist’s crusade against the philanthropic … Continue reading Gripping documentary about taking down the Sackler pharma family
Men with friends live longer, are happier and are healthier
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/07/28/how-i-reconnected-with-friends/ Like many men, I had few close friends. So I began a friendship quest. My month-long social experiment was both challenging and gratifying Perspective by Leonard Felson July 28, 2023 at 7:00 a.m. EDT Out of the blue last fall, an acquaintance emailed me. “I want to start jogging, but I need someone to run … Continue reading Men with friends live longer, are happier and are healthier
Microsoft piece on mix-and-match computer accessories that give people with disabilities easier access
news.microsoft.com/source/features/diversity-inclusion/new-mix-and-match-computer-accessories-give-people-with-disabilities-easier-ways-to-work-and-create/? New mix-and-match computer accessories give people with disabilities easier ways to work and create Written by Vanessa Ho Published November 2, 2022 When Jara Helmes was a toddler walking with stiff, heavy leg braces, her father made her a lighter, softer pair 3D-printed in her favorite color, pink. When Jara began using a computer … Continue reading Microsoft piece on mix-and-match computer accessories that give people with disabilities easier access
A new era for treating Alzheimer’s treatment begins
http://www.vox.com/policy/2023/7/7/23784663/alzheimers-drug-lecanemab-leqembi-full-fda-approval A new era for Alzheimer’s treatment begins The new treatment approved by the FDA is a big deal. Can the US health system handle it? By Dylan Scott@dylanlscott Jul 7, 2023, 6:00am EDT The FDA has granted full approval to lecanemab, also known as Leqembi, which promises to slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Dylan … Continue reading A new era for treating Alzheimer’s treatment begins
Ultimate guide to foods that trigger migraines attacks
https://www.withcove.com/learn/migraine-trigger-foods LIVING WITH MIGRAINE The Ultimate Guide to Foods That Trigger Migraine Attacks Back to blog You might already know about common migraine triggers like stress, lack of sleep, and even exercise (no, seriously), but did you know that what you’re eating could also be giving you headaches? That's right—even if your migraine attacks are typically triggered by visual stimuli … Continue reading Ultimate guide to foods that trigger migraines attacks
Maybe the obsession with frequently showering should ease up a bit
undark.org/2020/08/07/book-review-clean/ Book Review: Why You Should Think Twice About Showering REPUBLISH In “Clean: The New Science of Skin,” James Hamblin seeks to upend some popular wisdom about personal cleanliness. Top: Photo by Insung Yoon / Unsplash BY ELIZABETH SVOBODA 08.07.2020 JAMES HAMBLIN kicks off “Clean: The New Science of Skin” with a confession: He virtually stopped showering years ago. Hamblin, a physician … Continue reading Maybe the obsession with frequently showering should ease up a bit
How often do you NEED to clean your bathroom?
http://www.self.com/story/how-often-should-you-clean-bathroom? Here’s How Often You *Really* Need to Clean Your Bathroom What’s the bare minimum if I hate doing chores but want to keep things sanitary? By Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T. November 24, 2022 Cleaning the bathroom is my absolute least favorite chore. I’d rather do pretty much anything other than get on my hands and … Continue reading How often do you NEED to clean your bathroom?
5 Stretches and mobility exercises to improve range range of motion and reduce aches and pains
wellness52.com/flexibility-exercises-to-improve-range-of-motion/ 5 Best Stretches and Mobility Exercises To Improve Range of Motion and Reduce Aches and Pain as You Age November 28, 2022 Bennett Richardson, DPT, PT, CSCS 7Shares Flexibility and mobility exercises are an important part of healthy living, but it becomes even more vital after you hit 60. Many people start to develop … Continue reading 5 Stretches and mobility exercises to improve range range of motion and reduce aches and pains
Why are U.S. retail workers (unlike Europe) denied the right to sit?
http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jun/28/sitting-at-work-employees-rest-worker-rights ‘Not for employee use’: why are US retail workers being denied chairs? Employees condemn workplaces that deny them rest, leaving them in pain and leading to class-action suits Alaina Demopoulos, published Wed 28 Jun 2023 06.00 EDT When Zay clocked into her customer service job one recent morning, she noticed things looked different. There … Continue reading Why are U.S. retail workers (unlike Europe) denied the right to sit?
Opinion: What the fat-shamers don’t get about Lizzo
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/06/26/lizzo-twitter-fat-shaming-body-positivity/ Opinion What the fat-shamers don’t get about Lizzo By Danielle Pinnock June 26, 2023 at 6:30 a.m. EDT Danielle Pinnock, an actress, writer and comedian, stars on the CBS sitcom “Ghosts” and is the creator of the one-woman show “Body/Courage.” I understand why Lizzo took a beat from Twitter. Last month, the Emmy- and Grammy-winning multi-hyphenate … Continue reading Opinion: What the fat-shamers don’t get about Lizzo