Health & Wellbeing
Medical topics, mental health, neuroscience, ADHD, neurodivergence, and wellness
#3697: How to Reclaim Your Social Life After Friend Inheritance
Feeling like a tenant in your partner’s social circle? Here’s what research says about building independent friendships.
#3696: N95 vs N99 vs SN98: Which Mask Actually Works?
N95, N99, and SN-98 masks compared — what the ratings really mean, how fit matters more than numbers, and when to switch to a respirator.
#3695: Ox Bile vs Enzymes After Gallbladder Removal
Which supplement actually helps fat digestion after gallbladder removal? The mechanism matters more than you think.
#3687: How Curiosity Shapes Specialists and Generalists
Why some brains crave novelty while others seek depth—and how both types fit together in society.
#3681: Why We Dig Into Family History (Or Don't)
Why some people are drawn to genealogy while others avoid it — and what changes when we finally start asking questions.
#3675: Leaky Gut: Real Biology vs. Internet Hype
Separating the clinical reality of intestinal permeability from the wellness industry's universal explanation.
#3674: Why Is Trump's Skin Orange? The Evidence
A deep dive into the chemistry of spray tans, periorbital sparing, and the most likely explanation for the signature hue.
#3654: Safety Glasses Over Prescription Frames: 3 Paths
The gap between what most people use and should use for eye protection is enormous. Here are three real paths.
#3652: When Baby Scratching Signals More Than Dry Skin
How to tell if your one-year-old’s scratching is normal exploration or a sign of evolving atopic dermatitis.
#3650: When Eating Hurts: ARFID & Post-Gallbladder Survival
Strategies for making peace with food when eating leads to pain, bloating, and fear.
#3647: Redesigning Your Day Around Unpredictable Energy
How occupational therapists help people with ADHD, chronic fatigue, and other conditions work with their energy instead of fighting it.
#3639: How to Wean Your Baby from Breastfeeding to Solids
Practical guidance on transitioning from breast milk to cow's milk, portion sizes, hydration, and food rotation for babies around 12 months.
#3638: Baby Diaper Wrestling: Floor, Leg Lock & Sacred Whisk
Floor changes, leg locks, and the sacred whisk — practical tactics for diaper changes with a mobile baby.
#3637: How Often Should You Actually Bathe a Toddler?
Daily baths aren't evidence-based. Here's what pediatricians actually recommend for one-year-olds with sensitive skin.
#3636: What to Do When Baby Eats Poop
A pediatric health expert breaks down the real risks and the correct cleaning protocol for when a baby ingests their own stool.
#3635: Surfing, Cycling, and Ironman After Organ Removal
Pro surfer Lakey Peterson won a Championship Tour event after gallbladder surgery. What her recovery teaches about adapting.
#3633: How Elite Curlers Train to Sweep Like Athletes
Inside the biomechanics, training, and science of elite curling sweeping — where brooms steer physics.
#3632: What 96 Hours of Pain Reveals About Rugby
After an international match, players aren't fully recovered for 96 hours. What does that mean for their bodies long-term?
#3631: Is It Okay to Parent While Podcasting?
Does listening to a podcast while caring for a baby harm your child? We untangle the guilt from the science.
#3626: Baby Mouthing Safety: What's Safe to Chew?
A materials chemist's guide to what babies can safely mouth — from plastics to metals to wood.