Health Archives

Waterdrop Advent Review: Drink Your Way To Healthy Holidays

November 25, 2024November 24, 2024Dakster Sullivan

Waterdrop makes healthy water flavorings that boast being sugar free and low in calories. Does their advent calendar stand up to the hype?

Crafting Through Anxiety – The Battle of the Crafts

September 19, 2024September 18, 2024Dakster Sullivan

I’ve tried sooooo many things to calm my mind when anxiety strikes. And because I have ADHD I tend to swap techniques more often than I’d care to admit. Today I’ll walk you through my top crafts and how well they lowered my anxiety on a scale of one to five (five being the best […]

GeekMom: A Montessori Moment at the Baby Gate

December 12, 2023GeekMom

Our house is a split-level. We have a baby gate at the top of the stairs, which is near our living room and kitchen, and therefore the heart of our home. One of my one-year-old daughter’s favorite activities is opening and closing doors. Can you see where this is going? Today—I kid you not—she spent […]

Five Questions to Ask Your Therapist at the First Meeting

November 3, 2023November 2, 2023Dakster Sullivan

Finding a therapist or psychiatrist can be hard. Here are some tips and questions to help you find the right fit.

Sensate — Portable Calm

October 1, 2023September 28, 2023Dakster Sullivan

Sensate is a small tear-drop-shaped device that you place on your chest to help calm your nervous system using a special set of vibrations and tones or music.

Going to the Gym Without Your iPhone

September 28, 2023September 27, 2023Skip Owens

When your gym makes you check in at the front desk with their smartphone app it makes it hard to leave your phone at home… but not impossible.

‘Work It Out: A Mood-Boosting Exercise Guide for People Who Just Want to Lie Down’

May 24, 2023May 23, 2023Dakster Sullivan

Sarah Kurchak’s “Work It Out: A Mood-Boosting Exercise Guide for People Who Just Want to Lie Down” is an exercise guide that prioritizes mental health and self-care.

Utiva – Don’t Let A UTI Ruin Your Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2023Dakster Sullivan

Utiva is on a mission to help those with frequent UTIs to take preventative care and have easy access to at-home treatment options.

Withings Smart Health Tech Round Up

December 5, 2022December 4, 2022Dakster Sullivan

Withings smart health devices put your health stats back in your hands.

Mental Health Holiday Gift Guide 2022

November 29, 2022November 28, 2022Dakster Sullivan

The past few years have taken a toll on everyone’s mental health. Learn about the new products that Dakster checked out this year that impacted their mental health.

Fluidmaster Soft Spa 9500 Review: Let The Potty Jokes Begin

October 17, 2022October 16, 2022Dakster Sullivan

The Soft Spa 9500 Bidet Toilet Seat by Fluidmaster is a toilet seat worthy of being called a throne. Take a trip to the bathroom with Dakster while they learn to potty like a rockstar.

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3rd Try Design: Stylized Solutions For Anxiety, ADHD, and Sensory Sensitivities

September 12, 2022September 11, 2022Dakster Sullivan

Dakster checks out 3rd Try Design’s stylized solutions for anxiety, ADHD, & sensory sensitivities.

Cool Relief With the TheraICE Rx Migraine Relief Cap

August 12, 2022August 12, 2022Dakster Sullivan

The TheraICE Rx Migraine Hat gives 360-degree relief to migraine and headache sufferers with a soft gel and gentle compression.

Make Hydration Easier and Tastier With Cirkul

May 28, 2022May 26, 2022Michael Knight

There is a new reason to get excited about your personal hydration: Cirkul.

GeekMom: Interview With Brain Chemistry Expert Loretta G. Breuning, PhD, on the Science of Social Media Addiction

November 10, 2021GeekMom

Over two months ago, I said farewell to Facebook and slowly started to remove myself from the more addictive forms of social media. Today, I’m happy to say my stress levels are down and my overall happiness is much greater. Turns out, there was some science behind my decision, and today, brain chemistry expert Loretta […]

Ghost Oreo Protein Shake Powder Review

August 14, 2021August 12, 2021Ricardo Rebelo

If you are looking to get your teenagers—protein shakes are usually not recommended for younger children—more protein in their diet with some delicious shakes, this is something you should really consider.

GeekMom: Two Fantastic Masks for People With Sensory Needs

May 7, 2021GeekMom

I recently had a chance to review a couple of different masks that either were designed for people with different sensory needs, or work well for them. This is pretty important to my neurodiverse family, as we still aren’t used to wearing masks and have sensory needs too. Until we were fully vaccinated—two weeks post-second […]

GeekMom: What I Learned About My Mental Health One Year Into Therapy

February 10, 2021February 9, 2021GeekMom

I’ve written about my mental health for GeekMom on several occasions. I have mild to moderate depression and anxiety. My more current mental health struggles are partly connected to a miscarriage I had three years ago and the eventual discovery that I had PCOS. I’ve also discussed my journey in realizing I needed therapy for […]

GeekMom: Getting Vaccinated Is Nearly Impossible Right Now

January 21, 2021GeekMom

When they announced the COVID vaccine, a lot of us were excited. My autistic son was incredibly excited. This is actually the only vaccine he’s ever begged for. I told him we’d all have to wait our turn. Like many others, I figured it would be a while. It turns out “a little while” turned […]

You May Go Mad for This Cthulhu Face Mask

August 7, 2020August 6, 2020Paul Benson

Show off your love for Lovecraft with this Cthulhu face mask.

Masks and COVID-19: What, Why and Where

May 14, 2020May 6, 2021Paul Benson

A little background: I live in the San Francisco Bay Area, where we’re required to wear face masks when we’re out in public. I recently took my weekly socially-distanced trip to the grocery store. I grabbed my hand sanitizer, put on my facial mask, and headed to Lucky’s. And while I was happy to see […]

Meet Joe Wicks, or Are My Legs Supposed to Hurt This Much?

March 26, 2020March 26, 2020Robin Brooks

Working out together as a family can be a great way to fight social distancing-induced stress.

Playing ‘Skyrim’ to Treat PTSD

September 7, 2019September 6, 2019Rory Bristol2

Can playing video games help with PTSD? For this author, the answer is yes!

Send Your Kids to College With Everything They Need in One Box: The College Student First Aid Kit

August 21, 2019August 21, 2019Ken Denmead1

Make sure your college-bound geek is ready for anything by sending them with The College Student First Aid Kit. [Sponsored]

Gen Con 2019 Recap With Photos, Part 2

August 16, 2019August 22, 2019Jonathan H. Liu

Ready for more photos of Gen Con? Here’s Part 2, which covers Thursday, August 1.

Summer Is Here: What Are Your Favorite Grilling Hacks?

July 4, 2019July 5, 2019Ken Denmead

What are YOUR tips, tricks, and hacks for pulling off great backyard cooking?

Huel: Hassle-Free Lunches for My Family

June 13, 2019June 12, 2019Jonathan H. Liu

My family tried out Huel, a nutritionally complete food.

Fully Tic Toc – Chairs and Balance Boards to Keep You Moving

March 15, 2019March 14, 2019Ryan Hiller

Fully’s Tic Toc Chair and Tic Toc Tyke are excellent seating options, encouraging movement, for use with your desks when in sitting position. Fully also offers balance boards and soft topo mats excellent for use when standing.

The Importance of Sleep

December 23, 2018December 21, 2018Skip Owens

I wish someone would have told me 25 years ago a fraction of the things I learned by reading the book ‘Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams’ by Matthew Walker PhD. So I am writing this so others don’t have to wait as long as I did.

Bodaciously Awesome Family Show: IRONMAN and Little Debbie

November 12, 2018November 11, 2018Adam DiMuzio

I wanted to give them a chance to ask questions and, maybe, inspire them to push beyond their limits with their own stupid ideas. They then learned that my race was sponsored by Little Debbie and I brought home a bag full of samples.

Category: Health

Waterdrop Advent Review: Drink Your Way To Healthy Holidays

Crafting Through Anxiety – The Battle of the Crafts

GeekMom: A Montessori Moment at the Baby Gate

Five Questions to Ask Your Therapist at the First Meeting

Sensate — Portable Calm

Going to the Gym Without Your iPhone

‘Work It Out: A Mood-Boosting Exercise Guide for People Who Just Want to Lie Down’

Utiva – Don’t Let A UTI Ruin Your Valentine’s Day

Withings Smart Health Tech Round Up

Mental Health Holiday Gift Guide 2022

Fluidmaster Soft Spa 9500 Review: Let The Potty Jokes Begin

3rd Try Design: Stylized Solutions For Anxiety, ADHD, and Sensory Sensitivities

Cool Relief With the TheraICE Rx Migraine Relief Cap

Make Hydration Easier and Tastier With Cirkul

GeekMom: Interview With Brain Chemistry Expert Loretta G. Breuning, PhD, on the Science of Social Media Addiction

Ghost Oreo Protein Shake Powder Review

GeekMom: Two Fantastic Masks for People With Sensory Needs

GeekMom: What I Learned About My Mental Health One Year Into Therapy

GeekMom: Getting Vaccinated Is Nearly Impossible Right Now

You May Go Mad for This Cthulhu Face Mask

Masks and COVID-19: What, Why and Where

Meet Joe Wicks, or Are My Legs Supposed to Hurt This Much?

Playing ‘Skyrim’ to Treat PTSD

Send Your Kids to College With Everything They Need in One Box: The College Student First Aid Kit

Gen Con 2019 Recap With Photos, Part 2

Summer Is Here: What Are Your Favorite Grilling Hacks?

Huel: Hassle-Free Lunches for My Family

Fully Tic Toc – Chairs and Balance Boards to Keep You Moving

The Importance of Sleep

Bodaciously Awesome Family Show: IRONMAN and Little Debbie

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