Wellness
Why Going Barefoot Makes You Smarter and Happier
The feet are the most nerve-rich part of your body. Going barefoot builds new neural connections, lowers stress, and sharpens mood — for kids and adults alike.
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Exercise Health Notes
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Wellness
I Tried the Hair Loss Treatment That Isn’t a Transplant. Here’s What 4 Months of Scans Showed
I had autologous micrografting at Ouronyx in London — a hair treatment that isn't a transplant. Here's exactly what it does, what it costs, and what my four-month scan numbers showed.
Healthy Habits
Over 50? Why Your Waist Tells You More About Your Heart Than the Scale
A new 259,000-person study shows a normal scale number can hide serious heart risk. Here's how to measure your waist like a researcher, what half-your-height means, and the small moves that actually shrink your middle.
Wellness
What Parents Wish They Knew Before Navigating Complex Birth Complications
A birth plan rarely survives contact with the delivery room. Here's what I tell new parents about the emotional recovery, the three kinds of support that actually exist, and how to stop feeling alone after a complicated birth.
Wellness
Your 2027 Health Insurance Premium May Jump 8.2% — Here’s What to Do About It
Mercer projects employer health costs rising 8.2% in 2027 — the steepest jump since 2003. Here's how that hits your paycheck, what the new Medicaid drug-pricing deal actually covers, and three things you can do before open enrollment.
Wellness
Does a First Aid Kit Go Bad? What to Check, and When
Your kit doesn't have one expiration date — the stuff inside does. Here's what actually expires, what never does, and how to check everything in about 5 minutes, twice a year.
Wellness
Does Hydrogen Peroxide Go Bad? Shelf Life & the 10-Second Fizz Test
That brown bottle in my medicine cabinet fizzed once, then quit. Here's what I've learned about hydrogen peroxide shelf life — the 10-second fizz test, why the brown bottle matters, and when it's time to toss it.
Wellness
My 3-2-1 Wind-Down: 7 Bedtime Routine Tips That Actually Fix Sleep
I was still answering work emails in bed. Here's the simple 3-2-1 countdown and a few evidence-based tweaks that finally got me sleeping like I mean it.
Wellness
The Real Reason You Won’t Go to Bed (Even When You’re Exhausted)
You're exhausted, the house is quiet, and you're still on the couch. Sleep physician Dr. Cheri D. Mah explains why we sabotage our bedtime — and the 15-minute fix that actually works.
Wellness
Save a Life September: The 15-Minute First Aid Plan for Busy Families
The day a relative of mine started to choke, I was heavily pregnant with my third child and completely out of my depth. Here's the simple first aid plan I wish I'd known sooner — and how you can learn it this September.
Wellness
Why a Big Trip Wrecks Your Sleep — And How to Fix It in 3 Days
You're home, your suitcase is still half-unpacked, and your body is still living in another time zone. Here's the 3-day reset I use to get my sleep back after a big trip — no lie-ins required.
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About Exercise Health Notes
Hi, I'm Maya Collins — a certified personal trainer and exercise science master's grad. For 10 years I've been turning research papers into 15-minute action lists. My promise: sustainable small changes beat extreme quick fixes. This notebook is where I write it all down.