Why neurodivergent brains hate phones calls

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BkYKQeVGzM

This Woman Cured Her Cancer with an Insane Method

There have been reports of COVID-19 shrinking tumors, but not consistently. Reportedly, COVID-19 will attack every organ in the body.

The Disturbing Reality Of Ultra-Processed Food

I would like to see the research on whether ultra-processed foods are unhealthy. However, these foods often contain extra sugar and lack fiber.

Fiber is important for satiety. It makes us feel full by triggering a natural reflex in the digestive tract. Because of this, I have a theory that one might lose weight by starting meals with a high-fiber food, such as a salad, an apple, or beans.

Psychiatrist: “Everyone Is Wrong About The Lindsay Clancy Case”

The correct statistic is that there are roughly 10,000 live births in the United States daily.

We Are Witnessing Cancer's Downfall

This Opioid Should Be Taken Off the Shelf Right Now

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcbPfKd_Fqw

I remember taking codeine cough syrup as a kid.  I'm not sure how common it is now.

This Drug WOULDN’T be Approved!

The Life Expectancy Lies That Won't Die

What people who NEVER get dementia do EVERY morning

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZtqUFUDTfo

I don't know how accurate this is.

As a side note, reportedly, walking ten minutes after eating prevents sugar spikes.  Actually, I never feel like exercising after eating.

The Most Dangerous Drug EVER!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=046ReYi-dmo

The Good and the Very Bad of Vaporizing and Inhaling Alcohol

This seems like an inherently stupid idea.

Most Expensive Medications EVER!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCne6QCfGQs

The one thing ‘Breaking Bad’ couldn’t show you!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUxDyPEck7g

The Fake Disease That Proves You Can’t Trust All Health Advice

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IngbpPJFrgk

How long does natural immunity last with COVID-19?

This came up in a recent conversation.  Back in 2020, at least one person was saying 6 months.  I'm at an age where I can get a booster every 6 months.

At the moment, just a simple cold has made me feel very bad.

It seems to me that natural immunity would last longer with repeated exposure.   Doctors and hospital workers seem to be immune for long periods of time.

Natural immunity to COVID-19 typically lasts about 3 to 6 months against reinfection, though protection drops faster against newer variants. 

UCLA Health

Duration of Protection
Against reinfection: Measurable antibody levels and protection against catching a mild or moderate infection start to fade after 3 to 6 months. Newer variants can bypass natural defenses more easily. 

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Against severe disease: Protection against severe illness, hospitalization, and death lasts much longer—often remaining strong for 10 months or more. 

National Institutes of Health (NIH) | (.gov)

Factors That Affect Immunity
Variant changes: Mutations in the virus make it easier for reinfection to happen over time.
Severity of illness: People who had a severe COVID-19 infection sometimes build higher initial antibody levels than those with mild or asymptomatic cases. 

BASS Medical Group

Hybrid Immunity
Getting vaccinated after recovering from a COVID-19 infection creates hybrid immunity. This combination provides a stronger, broader, and longer-lasting defense against current and future variants than natural infection alone. Health experts often suggest waiting 3 to 4 months after a natural infection before getting a booster shot.

https://www.google.com/search?q=how+long+does+natual+immunity+last+with+COVID-19%3F&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS1159US1159&oq=how+long+does+natual+immunity+last+with+COVID-19%3F&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIJCAEQIRgKGKABMgkIAhAhGAoYoAEyCQgDECEYChigATIJCAQQIRgKGKABMgkIBRAhGAoYoAHSAQkxODM3M2owajSoAgCwAgE&sourceid=chrome&source=chrome.ob&ie=UTF-8

Do THIS After a Bad Night of Sleep

Is Cottage Cheese Good for You? - Consumer Reports

https://www.consumerreports.org/health/nutrition-healthy-eating/is-cottage-cheese-good-for-you-a1956443640/

I've eaten cottage cheese since childhood. I don't even think of it as cheese because the texture is so different. However, large-curd cottage cheese has a texture I don't like, so I stick with small curd.

Cottage cheese is not one of my favorite foods because it is bland. Salt improves the flavor, and it becomes more interesting when you add fruit. I rarely buy it, though.

Most cheeses have flavors that don't appeal to me. However, I do like cheddar cheese. American cheese is essentially cheddar that has been highly diluted with other ingredients, such as oil. I think American cheese is only suitable for sandwiches.

I saw that one pizzeria said they put cheddar on their pizza. That's unusual, since mozzarella is the normal choice. I would like to try that.

Some pizzas are better without cheese. The cheese can hide the flavors of the other toppings. I've noticed that some places put the cheese over the toppings, while a few put the toppings over the cheese. I think the latter makes the pizza more flavorful.

Lindsay Clancy

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_the_Clancy_children

Conservative talk radio thinks that she should be found guilty.

One lady called into the Clay and Buck show and said that they don't understand psychosis. She said that she had wanted to kill her children, but got medical help and now takes antipsychotic medication. The lady said that she is afraid to stop taking her medication.

I find it easy to believe that people can go crazy. I already have that opinion about a few people. It appears that mental illness is fairly common.

I think that for a woman to kill her children is a crazy act by definition. There might be a few rare psychopaths who don't care and think that they can get away with the crime, but I doubt that they would try to kill themselves afterward. However, even psychopathy is a form of mental illness, although it is not the kind of crazy delusion where they don't know what they are doing.

Trying to kill oneself by simply jumping out of a second-story window is illogical, if not crazy, or it could be a carefully planned manipulation.

The Freshwater Snail is TERRIFYING

Is this trans thought experiment just wrong?

@john2001plus
16 hours ago (edited)
A person's feelings about their body do not make a man a woman or a woman a man, nor is it possible to make the switch.  A trans person will never be able to produce children. The changes are cosmetic only and don't change the fundamental reality of a person's biology.  It seems to me that people are sold a lie about gender affirming care.

From what I read, some people do benefit psychologically from surgery.  However, this is a serious operation that does irreversible damage to the body, with potential complications.  Maybe psychological care would be more appropriate?

Some of us didn't exactly win the genetics lottery. We have to deal with the reality of our bodies instead of some fantasy.  Surgery only becomes needed when it is medically necessary.