A Stroke of Luck: early recovery expectations

People with osteoarthritis used to be told to take it easy and avoid overdoing exercise. But the advice has changed drastically. 

Also, should everyone going onto GLP-1 medications for weight loss be screened and monitored for eating disorders? 

Another instalment of Stroke of Luck, a series on the experience of having a stroke and the recovery process. 

And a look back at the year: Robert F. Kennedy Jr and his hyperfixation on autism as an epidemic. 

References

• Trump links paracetamol to autism, urges parents to delay vaccines
• The EPIPHA-KNEE trial: Explaining Pain to target unhelpful pain beliefs to Increase PHysical Activity in KNEE osteoarthritis – a protocol for a multicentre, randomised controlled trial with clinical- and cost-effectiveness analysis
• Management of eating disorders for people with higher weight: clinical practice guideline

Eating disorder resources:

• The Butterfly Foundation on 1800 33 4673 or webchat.
• Eating Disorders Foundation Victoria
• Eating Disorders Families Australia — 1300 195 626
• Professionals Credentialed in Eating Disorders
• Lifeline on 13 11 14
• Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800