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Health Benefits of Push-Ups
Seven Benefits of Doing Push-Ups.

Mike Hupfer
Oct 21 min read


Fear of a Flat Tire
Recently, I caught a flat.

Mike Hupfer
Aug 161 min read


Bringing AI to Therapy
I wish to befriend AI, and share positive impacts of it.

Mike Hupfer
Aug 141 min read


What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has been quite helpful for me personally.

Mike Hupfer
Aug 122 min read


Major Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Many people are aware that Extra Virgin Olive Oil is good for us.

Mike Hupfer
Aug 56 min read


Is Creatine The King of Supplements?
I take Creatine for what I perceive as several health benefits.

Mike Hupfer
Aug 41 min read


The Happy Syndrome
People with Williams Syndrome are sometimes referred to as having "The Happy Syndrome."

Mike Hupfer
Jul 311 min read


Nosebleeds While You Sleep
I woke up to my pillow covered in blood from a nosebleed.

Mike Hupfer
Jul 241 min read


Should We Wear Sunscreen?
I wear sunscreen, primarily, to keep myself looking pretty.

Mike Hupfer
Jul 191 min read


What If You Could Start Your Life Over?
The featured picture is how I envision some elements of my past. After the volcano was finished, the rebuild began.

Mike Hupfer
Jul 91 min read


Benefits of AI for Healthcare
At times, I want to throw AI in the lake. But, like an eager shopper with a satchel full of coupons, I wish to befriend AI, and share positive impacts of it. Featured picture courtesy https://timoelliott.com Healthline Media www.healthline.com Medically reviewed by Cynthia Taylor Chavoustie, MPAS, PA-C Written by Cecilia Bahou on March 2, 2026 5 Benefits of AI for Healthcare

Mike Hupfer
Jul 81 min read


What is Transactional Analysis?
The utterance of the words Transactional Analysis conjures images of a pale scientist in some dark lab. The concept is user friendly though. Just think PAC without the MAN. PAC is an acronym that stands for parent, adult, and child. The PAC acronym is a very important concept to know for understanding what Transactional Analysis is all about. Eric Berne, M.D., is the founder of Transactional Analysis, and he likely integrated other resources from others, including Sigmund Fre

Mike Hupfer
Jul 24 min read


What is Medical Coding?
At some point, it's likely you've had some billing concerns with your health insurance. Medical coding plays a significant part of converting healthcare diagnoses, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into universal codes. And then the codes are passed along to medical billing, who submit the claims for reimbursement. The Havok Journal What is Medical Coding? An Introduction to the Basics

Mike Hupfer
Jun 231 min read


We Have a Horse's Tail in our Back?
Picture courtesy www.spinalogy.com. "The spinal cord is shorter than the vertebral column, which causes nerves that innervate the lower limbs to bundle together as they travel down through the vertebral column to leave at the appropriate level. It is so named as it resemble a horse’s tail." by Lucinda hampton, and Kim Jackson Physiopedia Cauda Equina

Mike Hupfer
Jun 231 min read


AI Chatbots for Emotional Support?
I can absolutely understand how a person is drawn into the world of AI Chatbots. As I mentioned in a previous post, Falling In Love with A.I. Companions, "I could absolutely see myself developing an emotional connection with an A.I. Companion." Everyday people are usually limited with effective levels of emotional support. Of course, it doesn't mean we don't care. Everyday people just aren't that good at emotional support collectively. Teachers College Columbia University E

Mike Hupfer
Jun 211 min read


How Childhood Trauma May Impact Adults
"Childhood trauma can lead to physical and mental struggles later in life. Some people assume we forget or outgrow trauma." "But the truth is, if someone experiences trauma as a child, it can lead to physical and mental struggles that affect their entire life." ― by Sydney Burrows May 1, 2024 University of Rochester Medical Center How Childhood Trauma May Impact Adults

Mike Hupfer
Jun 201 min read


Is Happiness a Choice?
"Happiness is not a simple emotion; it is a complex mix of feelings and states. You might feel joy, contentment, or even a sense of accomplishment." "These emotions can overlap and change quickly. Understanding this complexity helps you manage your feelings better." Published September 18, 2024 Dr. Laura Gabayan Is Happiness a Choice?

Mike Hupfer
Jun 201 min read


The Hero, The Scapegoat, and The Lost Child
Artwork by Rhonda Waddles. The Hero, the Scapegoat, and the Lost Child are classic examples of dysfunctional family roles. In my own family, I talk about this dynamic in Chapter 19 of my book "Memoir of a Broken Child." Audiobook Sample 5 Types of Children from Toxic Families

Mike Hupfer
Jun 201 min read


The Human Liver Can Regrow
The Human Liver is the only internal organ capable of natural regeneration. A healthy liver can regenerate within 6–8 weeks, even if up to 70% of it is removed. The American Journal of Pathology Understanding Liver Regeneration

Mike Hupfer
Jun 181 min read


Incredible Things We Know About The Heart
"Your brain might stake a claim to be the most complex object in the Universe, but your heart and blood are pretty fascinating too." ― May 20, 2016 by William Park The Incredible Things We Know About The Heart and Blood BBC The incredible things we know about your heart and blood

Mike Hupfer
Jun 181 min read
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