Everyday Body
Eyes, screens and what actually damages them
Screens cause genuine symptoms and not the damage attributed to them, while the things that do cause harm get less attention.
Topic
testing
Every Wellness 69 article tagged testing — 7 pieces across 3 sections.
Hormones
Blood tests people order for themselves
Direct-to-consumer testing has expanded rapidly, and the harms it produces are subtle and predictable.
Sexual Health
Sexual health for people in long relationships
The assumption that testing and prevention stop being relevant is common and is not always correct.
Hormones
Fertility, and when to get it checked
The timelines for seeking help are shorter than most people assume, and about half of the problem lies with men.
Hormones
Cortisol, adrenal fatigue and what is real
One of these is a hormone with a well-described physiology and the other is a diagnosis that does not exist.
Hormones
Reading a hormone blood test
Reference ranges are not targets, timing changes results, and a number outside the range is a question rather than a diagnosis.
Sexual Health
What a sexual health check actually involves
The procedure is quicker and less invasive than almost everyone expects, and the anticipation is the worst part.