Twins help research
A study of identical twins shows how the influence of a combination of individual genetics and the environment can impact mental health and the development of neurodiversity traits. These findings confirm the importance of looking at both.
Source: Nature Human Behaviour Journal
Relief for foot pain
While you may reach for orthopedics or a foot massager for relief, experts suggest there are better ways to build endurance. Foot exercises like: ‘foot doming’, ‘wall stretches’, or ‘toe spreads’ can often do more good.
Source: NPR
Up your physical activity
Finding it hard to schedule time for exercise? Consider: stretching every 20-30 minutes when sedentary, push mowing your lawn, gardening, taking the stairs, walking around a mall, or carrying your own grocery bags to squeeze in more physicality.
Source: Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Battery storage myths
Contrary to old wives’ tales, batteries don’t last longer in the freezer or fridge. Infact, condensation can actually harm batteries and damage the seal. Batteries, manufacturers urge simply storing at room temperature.
Source: Popular Science
Boosting your libido
Diet can play a huge role in your sexual desire, as the body’s blood flow is impacted by food. Diets like the Mediterranean and anti-inflammatory food are also beneficial to and supportive of overall health and wellbeing.
Source: Health Insider
When to wash towels
Bacteria from our bath water, our laundry, our guts and even our toilets can remains on your towels. Experts suggest washing once a week, or as needed, depending on environmental conditions.
Source: BBC
Thumbs Up/Down
Thumbs up… to Princess Kate Middleton for asking Kensington Palace to stop sharing details of what she’s wearing. According to the Sunday Times, “Kate wants to move away from her reputation as a trendsetter in order to prioritize her work. Apparently, Kate feels her projects are overshadowed by the attention the media pays to her wardrobe.
Source: Sunday Times
Thumbs up… to Apple Invites, a new tool that lets people gather friends and family. Invitations can come with playlists and personal photos and can even let people share content after the event.
Source: Apple
Thumbs up… to Tim Rose who took on Air Canada and won. In his case, Air Canada v. Timothy Rose at al. the Federal Court of Appeal upheld a decision ordering Air Canada to accommodate persons with disabilities who use mobility devices. In response, Rose says, this case was never just about me…or my right to fly to Cleveland. It was about the rights of all Canadians with disabilities to access the transportation system on an equal basis to others. High time!
Source: Arch Disability Law
Thumbs down… to United Airlines staff who tried to force a mother to remove her one-year-old son’s ventilator. In a 10-minute TikTok video that’s been watched by 1.2 million, the frustrated mother explained that her son, who was born prematurely at 22 weeks, is medically complex and requires both the ventilator and a tracheotomy tube. The airline has since apologized.
Source: People
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