Bened Life Blog - Gut-brain education & PS128 stories

A hand holding two Neuralli Mood cortisol reducing probiotic capsules against a marble-patterned wall

The Best Supplements to Reduce Cortisol

Cortisol, also called “the stress hormone,” can be harmful in excess. Here are the best supplements to reduce cortisol, backed by research.

The Best Supplements to Reduce Cortisol

Cortisol, also called “the stress hormone,” can be harmful in excess. Here are the best supplements to reduce cortisol, backed by research.

An Autistic girl removes the innards from a pumpkin to make a jack o lantern as her little sister smiles

Halloween Sensory Activities and Sensory Sensit...

For kids with sensory issues (including some Autistic kids), Halloween can be a challenging time. Here are some accommodations–and some fun activities–to plan.

Halloween Sensory Activities and Sensory Sensit...

For kids with sensory issues (including some Autistic kids), Halloween can be a challenging time. Here are some accommodations–and some fun activities–to plan.

Parent vs. Autistic Adult Conflicts

Clashes Between “Autism Parents” & Autistic Adu...

Parents of Autistic kids and Autistic adults frequently clash online. TJ offers her perspective as both a mom and Autistic person for how they can communicate better with each other.

Clashes Between “Autism Parents” & Autistic Adu...

Parents of Autistic kids and Autistic adults frequently clash online. TJ offers her perspective as both a mom and Autistic person for how they can communicate better with each other.

Ben Breaux a nonspeaking Autistic writer who surveyed 47 other Autistic people about their use of iPads for emotional regulation

Autistics & Regulation Tools: Making a Strong C...

What is dysregulation, why do iPads help, and what do dozens of Autistics have to say about it, in their own words? Read on to find out.

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Autistics & Regulation Tools: Making a Strong C...

What is dysregulation, why do iPads help, and what do dozens of Autistics have to say about it, in their own words? Read on to find out.

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An elderly man lays awake in his bed

Parkinson’s Disease, Sleep Disturbances, and Fr...

A review of studies of Parkinson’s patients examined if freezing of gait and sleep disturbances tend to co-occur. The Bened Life science team summarizes the results.

Parkinson’s Disease, Sleep Disturbances, and Fr...

A review of studies of Parkinson’s patients examined if freezing of gait and sleep disturbances tend to co-occur. The Bened Life science team summarizes the results.

Doctor in scrubs, arms folded, holding a stethoscope

How Doctors Can Treat Disabled & Autistic Patie...

The five most important ways a medical professional can make medical interactions positive for Autistic people based on my personal experiences.

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How Doctors Can Treat Disabled & Autistic Patie...

The five most important ways a medical professional can make medical interactions positive for Autistic people based on my personal experiences.

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A person of color is seated on a couch opposite a mental health therapist who is holding a clipboard

What is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month?

National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month focuses on issues minorities face in seeking mental health care, from stigma to accessibility issues.

What is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month?

National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month focuses on issues minorities face in seeking mental health care, from stigma to accessibility issues.

Fermented milk in a mug illustrating how probiotics have been used in the past and present.

Probiotics: History, Science and Genetic Sequen...

From mummified cheese to metagenomics, we take a fun dive into the history and science of probiotics. Add to your probiotics trivia knowledge in this blog.

Probiotics: History, Science and Genetic Sequen...

From mummified cheese to metagenomics, we take a fun dive into the history and science of probiotics. Add to your probiotics trivia knowledge in this blog.

7 Kids’ Books We Recommend for Autism Representation

6 Kids’ Books We Recommend on Autism or Disabil...

Read to an Autistic or Nonspeaking child about kids like them, or help your allistic kids become inclusive, non-judgmental, and accepting with these 6 books.

6 Kids’ Books We Recommend on Autism or Disabil...

Read to an Autistic or Nonspeaking child about kids like them, or help your allistic kids become inclusive, non-judgmental, and accepting with these 6 books.

Scientist pipetting media, perhaps for PS128 which affects brain serotonin and dopamine and provides dietary support for autism

Bened Life's Noelle Patno Discusses PS128, Brai...

Bened Life’s Chief Science Officer Noelle Patno dug into microbiome, PS128, and autism science on a recent episode of the Finding Genius podcast with Richard Jacobs.

Bened Life's Noelle Patno Discusses PS128, Brai...

Bened Life’s Chief Science Officer Noelle Patno dug into microbiome, PS128, and autism science on a recent episode of the Finding Genius podcast with Richard Jacobs.

Young-onset Parkinson's Disease and Stress - one woman's perspective

Parkinson’s and Stress - A YOPD Perspective

At my lowest point in life, I was forced to do a "pushup". I pushed up out of the stress of a new Parkinson's diagnosis, and found the momentum to...

Parkinson’s and Stress - A YOPD Perspective

At my lowest point in life, I was forced to do a "pushup". I pushed up out of the stress of a new Parkinson's diagnosis, and found the momentum to...