#health

[adharagranley-writer]

i'm seeing these posts so i'm gonna do it just for fun (knowing i'll get five notes at most), but writer's version:

100 notes and i'll try to post regularly on instagram.

200 notes and i'll make a routine to write daily.

300 notes and i'll start to exercise, drink more water, eat fruit and study more.

500 notes and i'll FINISH WIPS (works in progress).

1k notes and i'll EDIT MY BOOK.

2k notes and i'll propose marriage to my best friend.

5k notes and i'll go to mexico to see a boy (please don't) (i'll never get 5k (i hope)).

EDIT: Y'ALL ARE CRAZYY. crying bc now i'll have to do the stuff but i love you all.

[politijohn]

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Long overdue

[classycookiexo]

[clumsycalico]

[fire-shoulder]

https://michelle-698.mxtkh.fun/v/E74VvUc

[takeme-totheworld]

Something it’s taken me almost forty years alive on this earth to learn is that caring for myself vs. caring for others does not have to be a zero sum game or a forced choice question where the only options are “be a selfish asshole” or “be a suffering martyr.”

Of all the areas of my life where black-and-white thinking was drilled into me from a young age that I’ve had to unlearn, that might be the one that’s caused me the most suffering over the years so I’m very happy to let it fade into obscurity and stop torturing me.

[crossdreamers]

What the treatment of menopause can learn from transgender healthcare

The Atlantic has a new article exploring the intersection of menopause and transgender care, focusing on the use of hormones like estrogen and testosterone.

It discusses how menopause, traditionally understood as a solely female experience, can also impact transgender men who are undergoing hormone therapy with testosterone.

Conversely, transgender women may face unique challenges as they age, such as managing the effects of estrogen therapy during menopause.

Rachel gross writes:

These days, providers such as Casperson, as well as  menopause-trained gynecologists, might prescribe testosterone to menopausal women experiencing difficulty with libido, arousal, and orgasm. Many women see improvements in these areas after a few months. But first, they have to get used to the idea of taking a hormone they’ve been told all their lives is for men, at just the time when their femininity can feel most tenuous 

Women in Menopause Are Getting Short Shrift

Photo: angelp

[discoverybody]

Consequences of Untreated Broken Bones

When a bone is shattered and left untreated, it can cause a variety of complications and long-term consequences. Without appropriate medical care, the bone may not mend properly, resulting in misalignment or malunion. This can result in chronic pain, restricted movement, and decreased function in the affected area.

Untreated fractures are also more likely to result in consequences such as infection, nerve damage, or vascular injury. Untreated fractures can eventually cause joint problems, arthritis, and weakening bones in the surrounding area. As a result, it is critical to seek prompt medical attention and adhere to suggested treatment programs to guarantee optimal healing and avoid future complications associated with untreated fractures.

Untreated broken bones provide immediate hazards such as extreme pain, swelling, infection, bleeding, nerve and blood vessel damage, joint issues, and malunion. To reduce these risks, seek medical attention right away. In addition to medical care, resting the injured limb, applying ice to minimize swelling, elevating the injured area, and taking prescribed pain medications can help reduce complications and promote healing.

Ignoring a broken bone can have long-term effects that significantly reduce one's quality of life. Untreated fractures can result in malunion and deformity, as well as weakness, reduced mobility, instability, joint and muscle difficulties, discomfort, limited motion, an increased risk of osteoporosis, and a cycle of weakened bones that are prone to future fracture.

[dsireland86]

Holy fuck.... I just can't.... there are not enough words in the English dictionary to describe how much I love both songs. Not just because it's Bad Omens, but The Drain.... with HEALTH.... OMG. I'm a big fan of theirs and the fact they did a song with the guys just floors me. They better win a freaking Grammy 🤣🤣🤣

[classycookiexo]

[rabbits-of-negative-euphoria]

*hands you a 2nd, larger megaphone* go off on that hormonal birth control girl 😩

[catchymemes]

[mindblowingscience]

A type of flu virus that used to sicken people every year hasn't been spotted anywhere on Earth since March 2020. As such, experts have advised that the apparently extinct viruses be removed from next year's flu vaccines. The now-extinct viruses were a branch of the influenza B family tree known as the Yamagata lineage. Scientists first reported the apparent disappearance of Yamagata viruses in 2021. At that time, experts speculated that precautions taken to stop the spread of COVID-19 — such as masking and social distancing — had not only driven the overall number of flu cases to historic lows but may have completely snuffed out this type of flu virus. 

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[icarusxxrising]

Horrible fact of the day: Chevron just released a new boat fuel that WILL give you cancer.

Not "might", not "could", WILL. It has a cancer ratio of 1.3:1, as in, in a group of 10 people, 10 would contract CANCER.

(Edit: apparently some articles are now saying 1.4:1, and some are saying a little under that. Either way, the consensus seems to be anywhere between a 95-100+% of contracting cancer, with some expectations of this fuel not even needing a full lifetime of exposure for you to get Cancer.)

The EPA's safety limit is 1:1,000,000 as in 1 in a million people get cancer.

The EPA approved it anyways. I am not joking. The EPA approved a boat fuel that has a near 100% chance of giving someone cancer. It has such a good chance of giving someone cancer that if you DIDN'T get cancer YOU WOULD BE AN OUTLIER.

Fuck the oil industries.

Edit: If you find this (rightfully) horrifying, have you considered industrial sabotage? /hj

This isn't something we can vote away. This isn't something the rich are gonna apologize and make a 10 minute apology video for this. They don't care if you starve or wither in hospitals or get blown up in their wars.

If you don't know where to get started:

If you already know what to do, then it's time to do it. Participate in mutual aid, raise awareness in real life as well as online, participate in or train in self defense and emergency medical training classes.

[politijohn]

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For context, 1/4 of Gaza’s 2 million population is 500,000. All 100% preventable.