Quick, hold your breath. No, really, hold it and count before you read more. How long could you hold? The duration tells you a lot about the health of your lung and respiratory function. Most human beings can hold their breath for durations that range from ten seconds to ninety
What are the secrets to a healthy and long life? Is there anyone reading this not seeking the answer to this question? So is the answer simple? Complicated? Easy to follow? Impossible to achieve? To understand this, let us start with the simplest version of the truth. Do we know
Estimates show that over 43 million people were blind in 2021. Over 293 million people suffer from partial blindness. So an exciting new discovery that could help restore vision is welcome. There are many reasons for blindness. Cataracts, diabetic retinopathy glaucoma. Another reason for blindness is a development of opaqueness
Quick, look at the computer. Yes, the one you are using to read this. Can you see the particles being emitted? No? Before you think I am crazy, let me assure you that they are emitting particles. You just can’t see them. Computers emit a variety of electromagnetic radiation,
Ultraviolet light is a spectrum of light from the sun. It has a spectrum ranging from 100 nm to 400 nm. Ultraviolet light is an excellent way to disinfect your home. The best way, obviously, is to allow as much sunlight as possible into your home. But given the constraints
Photosynthesis is a process by which plants convert sunlight into energy. It is responsible for all life on earth, including you and me. If you and I could match the efficiency of a plant, we would need to eat, perhaps once a year. Losing weight would be unnecessary. So what
Muscles are essential for strength and flexibility. But did you know that muscles play a vital role in regulating your blood sugar? Let us unpack the reason why. Your body converts the food you consume into energy as sugar. Your body stores this sugar in three locations before converting it
Depression is a health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Among the various theories explaining depression, the idea that gut health plays a role is becoming increasingly popular. Depression is a complex interplay of genetics, neurological factors, and your environment. People generally accept stress as a trigger. Researchers have
"My stomach gets hot if I eat these foods." Have you heard yourself or someone you know say something like this? Do you believe that your stomach can get hot? Is it even possible for you to feel heat in your stomach? Doesn't Ayurveda tell you
Nitric oxide is made in the body by the enzyme nitric oxide synthase (NOS) from the amino acid arginine. Arginine is an element in the protein you eat. Why, you ask, am I focusing on nitric oxide? When you eat nuts and seeds, lean meats, yoghurt, and dairy, your body
We tend to look at weight as an aesthetic issue. It affects the way I see myself in the mirror. In reality the consequences of excess weight extend far beyond mere aesthetics. Let us look at the effect of weight on your kidneys. The kidneys are remarkable organs responsible for
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You’re burnt out! How can you make things better? Too many of us spend far too much time delaying acknowledging it. Dealing with burnout starts with acceptance. We fear being labelled as weak, incapable, or of being judged. But we can easily find others going through the same situation.
I have been promoting the benefits of sun exposure for some time. One risk is sunburn. Can you eat food that protects you from the effects of the sun? The concept of using food as sunscreen might seem unusual. However, research suggests that what you eat can contribute to protecting
Imagine we had no limits on money. Would you spend a million dollars every year on extending your life? You have probably heard of millionaires spending an extraordinary amount of money trying to extend their life. In our own ways, we have all indulged. It could have been the $100
The United States wields an outsized influence on the rest of the world, considering its economic and military might. In the next four years, this might have a positive effect on our health. If you followed the recently held elections, you might have heard that Robert Kennedy is likely to
Your body shunts approximately five litres of blood through approximately hundred thousand miles of arteries and veins repeatedly. Approximately ten percent of this is sent to your lymphatic system. So why is your body removing this fluid from your arteries and veins? A well-designed system for the movement of fluid
Have you felt low energy? A strange feeling that you cannot explain or describe? Your circumstances driving the way you are feeling? Welcome to the world of energetics. Our body needs energy when we are alive. We call this metabolism. However, the flow of energy within the body varies depending
Black walnuts, scientifically known as Juglans nigra, are native to North America. They have been prized for their distinctive flavor and impressive health benefits. If the only walnut you have heard of is the more common English walnut, pay attention. The black walnut is unique because of its unique richer,
You may know of blue light—the light that floods from our devices and keeps us wired. Or red light—the warm, gentle hues of dawn and dusk, grounding us in nature’s rhythms. But have you heard of green light? Not just any light, but a green light that
We just celebrated the festival of lights. However, sunlight will decrease during this time. Why is it crucial to get some sun exposure? Scientists measure sunlight as electromagnetic radiation. The spectrum ranges from 100 nanometers (nm) to 1 million nm. What you and I can see ranges from 380 to
If you are above the age of forty, chances are that your hearing has been affected. The effect may be minor, but chances that you can’t hear a few frequencies. But can hearing loss affect cognition? I did my test for this article. My results showed that my hearing
How strong are you? Physically, I mean? Strength, in this case, is the ability to perform basic human tasks. Sit, stand, climb and carry. Tasks that you would like to do till the end. How would you really know? The simplest would be to perform the task. Sit on a
Today I go back to one of my favorite metrics. HRV or heart rate variability. HRV is the variance with which your heart beats. More specifically, the variance in the pause between beats. Your body sends billions of electrical and chemical signal throughout the day. The signals convey your state,