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Real-Life Steps People Used To Weather Their Darkest Times
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49.605 min25 days ago

Real-Life Steps People Used To Weather Their Darkest Times

A BuzzFeed Community post gathers 28 personal strategies people used to survive and recover from very dark periods, ranging from seeking professional help and medications to daily habits like walks, quality sleep, self-care routines, limiting social media, and reaching out to friends or family for support. The thread emphasizes small, actionable choices and supportive networks as catalysts for gradual improvement in mental health.

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96-year-old defies age with CrossFit, proving strength preserves independence
health-and-wellness1 month ago

96-year-old defies age with CrossFit, proving strength preserves independence

At 81, Jean Stewart joined a CrossFit gym to regain strength and independence; over 15 years she built up to functional movements and heavy lifts, enduring MRSA, a serious car accident, and a hip fracture, then returning to training twice weekly and insisting that strength training keeps her alive and capable, while inspiring others to start.

Cancer Risk Casts Shadow Over Popular Meat Snacks
health-and-wellness1 month ago

Cancer Risk Casts Shadow Over Popular Meat Snacks

A HuffPost interview with nutrition expert Elizabeth Dunn warns that the fast-growing trend of meat sticks and other processed-meat snacks poses cancer risk, since processed meats are classified by the World Health Organization as Group 1 carcinogens. Dunn says most people get enough protein from regular meals and should focus on whole-food protein sources (beans, whole grains, seeds, dairy) rather than processed meats, noting that a varied vegetarian or omnivorous plan can meet daily protein without relying on meat-heavy snacks.

Big Size, Big Feelings: What Therapy Says About Sex With Larger Penises
health-and-wellness1 month ago

Big Size, Big Feelings: What Therapy Says About Sex With Larger Penises

Therapists explain that a larger penis can bring physical challenges (like painful penetration or gag reflex during oral sex) and emotional strain (performance anxiety, shame, and trauma from past experiences). Rather than framing the issue as a mechanical problem, therapy emphasizes open, empathetic communication between partners, exploration of gentler, shallower penetration, and flexible positions, plus lubrication, to improve comfort and intimacy and reduce stigma.

Big Size, Real Struggles: Therapists Sketch the Sexual Health Realities of Larger Pensises
health-and-wellness1 month ago

Big Size, Real Struggles: Therapists Sketch the Sexual Health Realities of Larger Pensises

Therapists say that bigger does not equal better: men with larger penises often confront physical challenges (deeper penetration causing discomfort or cervix contact; difficulty with certain sexual acts) and emotional hurdles (performance anxiety, trauma from partners’ pain). Experts urge open, empathetic conversations with partners, exploring shallower penetration and flexible positions, using lubrication, and reframing the issue as a psychological wound rather than purely a mechanical problem. The key takeaway is that size alone doesn’t determine pleasure or relationship quality; communication and adaptations matter more than raw anatomy.

Beyond Size: Therapists Explain the Hidden Struggles of Having a Large Penis
health-and-wellness1 month ago

Beyond Size: Therapists Explain the Hidden Struggles of Having a Large Penis

Therapists explain that having a large penis can bring physical challenges (penetration depth, gag reflex during oral sex, risk of discomfort or tearing) and emotional hurdles (performance anxiety, empathic injury, and shame). The article emphasizes open, compassionate communication, flexible sex positions with shallow penetration, and reframing the issue as a psychological wound rather than a mechanical problem to improve intimacy.

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Nutritionist Shares 3 Tips to Combat Brain Fog During Perimenopause for Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Samantha Ruth Prabhu discussed perimenopause and brain fog with nutritionist Rashi Chowdhary, who suggested starting the day with healthy fats, adding lion's mane mushroom, and using smart supplements like creatine and CoQ10 to improve cognitive function. Expert fact-checking by Dr. Ravina Patel highlighted the importance of a balanced diet and clarified that some claims, like the efficacy of lion's mane mushroom, lack sufficient scientific evidence, emphasizing sustainable and affordable health practices.

Maximizing Strength Training Benefits Post-Menopause
health-and-wellness1 month ago

Maximizing Strength Training Benefits Post-Menopause

After menopause, women can benefit greatly from strength training and balance exercises to maintain bone density, muscle mass, and prevent falls. The article emphasizes resistance exercises like weightlifting, bodyweight movements, and impact training, along with balance activities such as yoga or tai chi, as effective ways to stay healthy and strong post-menopause.

11 Home Details That Signal Emotional Struggles
health-and-wellness1 month ago

11 Home Details That Signal Emotional Struggles

The article highlights 11 subtle home environment clues—such as stacks of comfort movies, lack of hygiene products, unopened mail, processed foods, poor lighting, and clutter—that can indicate someone is struggling emotionally, often due to stress, depression, or anxiety. Recognizing these signs can help in understanding and supporting those facing emotional challenges.

Embracing Aging: How Your Sex Life Can Thrive at Any Age
health-and-wellness1 month ago

Embracing Aging: How Your Sex Life Can Thrive at Any Age

A UK study reveals that many older adults remain sexually active, challenging stereotypes that sex diminishes with age. Personal stories highlight that older individuals often experience fulfilling sex lives, with some discovering that intimacy can improve over time, and that common myths about sex—such as the importance of size or the need for constant novelty—are false. The article emphasizes that sex can be satisfying and enjoyable at any age, often becoming more relaxed and meaningful.