Medical

Rete Ovarii — Good news for women? Or medical sexism? (I’m thinking both.)

By Hazel Thornton | September 23, 2026 |

It is well known and well documented that women’s health issues have been under-studied as compared to men’s health issues. If you weren’t aware, or if you doubt it, just Google “male bias in medical research”. And this one I’m taking personally. Why? Because a part of the female anatomy has been “found” that might…

Organizing for Old Folks – Pills

By Hazel Thornton | June 21, 2026 |

  Spoiler alert: It’s not just old folks who need to organize their pills! NOTE 1: Since I’m retired now, on Medicare, and collecting the Social Security benefits I worked for decades to accrue, I figure I’ve earned the right to talk about “old folks”. Yes? NOTE 2: Although the title implies a series, I’m…

Not all disabilities are visible

By Hazel Thornton | September 7, 2025 |

You may have heard the terms invisible illnesses and hidden disabilities. But if you don’t have one yourself, I wouldn’t blame you if you didn’t think about it very often. I didn’t either until I was diagnosed with one that affected my mobility. This post is to raise awareness and offer resources. An invisible illness…

Do you need a medical spreadsheet like mine?

By Hazel Thornton | July 28, 2024 |

I’ve had a lot of medical appointments lately. To a degree, I think it goes with the territory of getting older. But also, some people really do have more to keep track of than others. When the topic of doctors comes up and I say, “I have a spreadsheet,” I get one of three reactions:…

Organizing to De-Stress a Major or Chronic Illness

By Hazel Thornton | July 19, 2019 |

Illness is stressful. The less you have to worry about, the more you can focus your energy on getting well. And getting organized will help you worry less. This concept applies to any prolonged medical condition that results in decreased energy and mobility. Here are some examples: recovery from a planned surgery an unplanned medical…

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