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The surprising body change that happens when you roll your shoulders

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Teddy Amenabar @teddyamen.bsky.social · 21h

To be clear, this isn't a -- "Hey! Start stretching your back!"

Rather, I'll just quote the senior author of the study again ...

“It’s a small brick that’s part of the big wall of understanding how the human body works."

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Teddy Amenabar @teddyamen.bsky.social · 21h

New: Physicians at the University of Minnesota find a shoulder roll and stretch significantly lowers blood pressure, which may explain why stretching feels so good.

“It’s a small study, and the concept is speculative, but speculative studies may open the door to further research."
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Turns out a shoulder roll can drop your blood pressure, which may be the reason for the pleasurable sensation.

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Teddy Amenabar @teddyamen.bsky.social · 1d

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Teddy Amenabar @teddyamen.bsky.social · 1d

I don't think I'll ever report an article on this because it's three years old but -- A study of more than 400 recreational climbres found a person's "grit" predicts their climbing performance.

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Teddy Amenabar @teddyamen.bsky.social · 1d

Has anyone ever explained why AirDrop can be so hit or miss?

This therapy for chronic back pain can be surprisingly effective

Teddy Amenabar @teddyamen.bsky.social · 1d

My take for today: The Fellowship of the Ring is a very "fall" movie. Akin to classics like When Harry Met Sally.

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Duke Clinical Research Institute @dcrinews.bsky.social · 19d

Cognitive functional therapy, an individualized approach to managing chronic pain, has shown promising results as a way to treat back pain. DCRI Faculty member Steven George and other experts share their thoughts on the treatment: www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202...

A personalized approach that uses physical and psychological coaching may help some people manage their chronic, disabling pain.

3 science-backed ways to avoid a knee replacement

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acdc25.bsky.social @acdc25.bsky.social · 5d

“Motion is lotion,” Pearle said. The best way to keep the joints healthy as you age is by bending your knees. The movement helps to circulate fluid around the joints, Pearle said. “The more you move it, the better,” he said
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If you want healthier knees “motion is lotion,” one expert said.

Sneeze smarter, not louder: The science of a quieter sneeze

Teddy Amenabar @teddyamen.bsky.social · 5d

Bluesky is absolutely the reason I was able to report one of my favorite stories of the year -- Why can a sneeze be so loud?

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At a certain point, there’s no stopping a sneeze. But doctors say there are ways to turn down the volume of an “achoo.”

Teddy Amenabar @teddyamen.bsky.social · 5d

Every so often, I ask the same thing -- What practical questions do you have about your personal health?

I'm looking for my future reporting targets. Next, I'm working on a story about beta blockers for anxiety.

I'm [email protected], if email is better.

Scientists Completed a Toxicity Report on This Forever Chemical. The EPA Hasn’t Released It.

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Sharon Lerner @fastlerner.bsky.social · 5d

NEW An EPA report found that PFNA, a chemical in the drinking water of some 26M people, interferes with development and likely causes liver problems & male reproductive harms. The report was done in April, scientists told me. But the agency hasn't released it

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Agency scientists found that PFNA could cause developmental, liver and reproductive harms. Their final report was ready in mid-April, according to an internal document reviewed by ProPublica, but the ...

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Teddy Amenabar @teddyamen.bsky.social · 5d

New for Well+Being: How can you build healthy, strong knees that power you through walks and workouts decades from now?

Here's what physicians told me --
1. Stay active and keep moving those knees
2. Lift weights
3. Switch to low-impact sports if you already have issues

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3 science-backed ways to avoid a knee replacement

If you want healthier knees “motion is lotion,” one expert said.

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Teddy Amenabar @teddyamen.bsky.social · 5d

One to read: www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

This scientist studies ultra-processed foods. Here’s what he eats in a day.

Teddy Amenabar @teddyamen.bsky.social · 7d

My colleague Anahad interviewed Kevin Hall for The Washington Post last week. www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202...

Former NIH researcher Kevin Hall says you can find healthy choices even among ultra-processed foods.

The real science of weight loss with the US’s leading nutritional scientist

Teddy Amenabar @teddyamen.bsky.social · 7d

Another great interview with Kevin Hall about ultra-processed foods and the nuance in the science. open.spotify.com/episode/09zP...

open.spotify.com

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Teddy Amenabar @teddyamen.bsky.social · 7d

yeahhhh

Here’s how TikTok ‘power users’ end up scrolling 4 hours a day or more

Teddy Amenabar @teddyamen.bsky.social · 7d

This has been a rough year. So, finishing it off with a "no more marathon" after 20 weeks of training sounds about right!

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Teddy Amenabar @teddyamen.bsky.social · 7d

If the Marine Corps Marathon gets canceled, that'll be the second of three marathons I've entered that've been canceled by the event handlers.

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Caitlin Gilbert @caitlingilbert.bsky.social · 8d

🤳EXCLUSIVE: We analyzed real data from over 800 U.S. TikTok users to reveal how the app transforms casual users into power users.

Extremely proud of this one, over a year in the making w/ @richardsima.bsky.social Leslie Shapiro @asteckelberg.bsky.social @ence.bsky.social

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Washington Post reporters analyzed data from over 800 TikTok users to learn how the app turns people into power users, some of whom spend hours per day scrolling.

How some veterans exploit $193 billion VA program, due to lax controls

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Teddy Amenabar @teddyamen.bsky.social · 8d

Great work by Craig Whitlock, Lisa Rein and Caitlin Gilbert. www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...

The Department of Veterans Affairs spends billions on dubious and even fraudulent disabilities benefits. Meanwhile, some deserving cases wait.

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Teddy Amenabar @teddyamen.bsky.social · 10d

Great win #COYS

Teddy Amenabar @teddyamen.bsky.social · 11d

Quite the scoop from the Star Tribune.

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Teddy Amenabar @teddyamen.bsky.social · 15d

I'm looking for a red sauce, short noodle pasta dish to make the night before my marathon in a few weeks (I want to try it once before a long run, too). Anybody have a recipe they love?

Teddy Amenabar @teddyamen.bsky.social · 15d

Love 2 make vertical videos