Day: October 5, 2024

How Demand Avoidance Impacts Daily Routines and Productivity

How Demand Avoidance Impacts Daily Routines and Productivity

Demand avoidance is defined as any behavior by which individuals resist demands and expectations placed upon them, often by themselves or external forces. It affects how people approach everyday tasks, routines, and overall productivity. For example, individuals on the autism spectrum often display some level of demand avoidance behavior, particularly those with traits linked to pathological…

Exercise as an Older Adult

Exercise as an Older Adult

How old is too old to compete in a triathlon? Dorothy Erlanger just showed us that there is no age limit. Erlanger completed an Olympic length triathlon at age 73, swimming a mile, running a 10K, and biking 25 miles, a major accomplishment for any age. After ten years away from training, Erlanger returned to…

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