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What 35 Doctors Wish Patients Knew About Their Bodies

BuzzFeed·Lily Grossinger·6 months ago
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Why is it that some of the most useful things to know about our bodies just aren't common knowledge? That's exactly what Threads user @edeunda.benson set out to change when she asked , "Dear science professionals, what truth do we need to know from your specialty?"

The post quickly sparked a massive viral conversation, with experts across disciplines coming together to share what they wish everyone knew about their bodies — from pediatricians and women's health experts to parasitologists, psychiatrists, and more.

People are calling it the thread of the year.

And one of the best threads they've ever read.

So, without further ado, here are 35 of the very best responses:

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"Alzheimer's disease researcher here. Sleep more. Read more books. Play more chess/sudoku/etc."

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"Biomedical Scientist: When you’re anxious, hum. Humming activates your vagus nerve, shifting you into the parasympathetic nervous system, reduces anxiety, blood pressure, and heart rate.…

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