A Tiny Buddha writer describes how easing the effort to appear “normal” brought more energy and authentic relationships, while challenges remained.
How My Life Got Better When I Stopped Trying To Be Normal
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An Instructor Says These Are Her Favorite Standing Pilates Moves For Anyone Who Struggles To Exercise On The Floor
Physiotherapist Helen O’Leary recommends four standing Pilates exercises for people who find floor-based workouts difficult.
When You Think You Know Yourself, But You’re Wrong
A Tiny Buddha essay by a 70-year-old former executive coach explores how self-descriptions can outlast the experiences that shaped them.
Birdwatching Rewires The Brain And Slows Cognitive Decline
Research links birdwatching expertise with differences in brain activity and organisation, while care-home studies suggest possible wellbeing benefits.
I Had No Idea I Had An Increased Risk Of Developing Osteoporosis Until I Tried This Free Quiz—here’s How To Check Your Bone Health
The Royal Osteoporosis Society’s free bone checker highlights risk factors and suggests when users may want to seek medical advice.
No Daytime Grogginess Observed With Menopause Hot Flash Drug
A post-hoc analysis of two phase III trials found lower daytime sleepiness scores with bedtime elinzanetant than placebo over 12 weeks.
ADHD Drugs May Alleviate Menopausal Brain Fog
A small review found ADHD drugs improved women’s self-reported executive function, but not objective cognitive test scores. Larger trials are needed.
Dehydration, UTIs And Cognitive Health: Getting Enough To Drink Is Complicated For People With Brain Disorders
A Medical Xpress report explains why dementia and Parkinson’s can make hydration difficult and why sudden confusion may warrant medical assessment.
Yoga, Pilates Linked To Longer Lifespans In New Study
An Arizona State University study linked yoga and Pilates with lower mortality risk, but researchers say the findings do not establish cause and effect.
The One Mistake Nearly Everyone Makes When They Start Pilates—and How To Avoid It
Pilates instructor Marina Enright says beginners should build movement fundamentals before trying advanced variations, using controlled repetitions and modifications.
