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Our Abysmal Baseline Health, By the Numbers

With more and more of us primed to take greater responsibility for our health, feeling the wind in our sails from Health Secretary Bobby Kennedy’s mission to Make America Healthy Again, it’s a good time to see how our baseline statistics stack up against other countries. Sadly, they paint a grim picture of US health and demonstrate why we must break away from the pharmaceutical-driven model that has played a big part in creating this mess, while doing little to get us out of it.

Aluminum pollution: A silent threat to human health

Aluminum is everywhere – in food, water, air and everyday products. It is the most abundant metal in the Earth’s crust, but its widespread presence in the environment has raised concerns about its potential health risks. While small amounts of aluminum are generally considered “safe,” overexposure has been linked to serious neurological and developmental disorders, bone diseases and risks for infants and children.

Removing the Mask: Autism in Women

April is Autism Acceptance Month. Like many women with autism, Dana Waters had no idea she was autistic until she was an adult. “We really do look different,” said the psychologist and professor at Antioch University in Seattle. “The assessment measures developed as the norm were based on young white boys. The problem with early autism measures is they’re mostly based on behavioral analyses from family and teachers, and they might not catch certain behaviors from girls and women.”

Mental Wellbeing In Later Years: Strategies For Seniors

Aging brings many changes – some expected, some unexpected – but one that is often overlooked is mental wellbeing. While people tend to focus on physical health, maintaining a sharp mind and a positive outlook can be just as important. Seniors face unique emotional challenges. There are retirement adjustments, loss of loved ones, and changes in independence. It isn’t only about avoiding stress and sadness, but there are happiness factors seniors swear by that can help foster joy, connection, and purpose.