Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels that exist throughout your body. You may know about arteries and veins, but not capillaries. It is time we changed that. Capilliaries connect your arteries and veins. They are the smallest blood vessels, as small as 8 to 10 micrometres. Just for context, a
The kitchen has always been one of the most important things in your home. Think back 2,000 years. The hearth or fireplace where the family or even tribe cooked and sat, was the centre of the family or community. I remember spending hours in the kitchen as a child.
Have you ever seen a survey asking you for the rate of perceived exertion? After a workout, perhaps? Have you ever wondered why? What possible benefit could accrue from a self-assessment of how hard your exercise routine was? The answer may surprise you. For those who are not aware, the
Sciatica pain is a condition characterised by pain radiating along the path of the sciatic nerve, which extends from the lower back, through the hips and buttocks, and down each leg. This pain typically affects only one side of the body and can range from a mild ache to a
I live in Kolkata. I recall a time when everything would shut down in the afternoon. People would not venture outside, and shops would down their shutters. Then it all changed. We moved to the 24/7 economy. Only lazy old people slept in the afternoons, or so we were
Have you ever had access to a lot of food. A buffet? Perhaps your wealthy friend is throwing a party. Did your friend throw a party that included everything and more? Have you ever wondered what to eat or how to control how much you eat so that you don&
Breath-holding, the practice of intentionally holding your breath for extended periods of time, has gained attention for its numerous health benefits. While it may seem challenging or even unnecessary, practicing breath-holding can enhance both physical and mental well-being. This practice, often associated with freediving, yoga, and meditation, offers a range
I have been walking. A lot. On some days, I even walk 30,000 steps a day. My goal is to get to 50,000. However, my watch does not seem to like what I do, and my VO2Max does not change. Let me start at the beginning. VO2Max is
If you have been reading my work for a while, you will notice a consistent theme. Using naturally occurring solutions. So why am I so biassed towards natural? What do I mean by "natural"? In my vocabulary, natural is everything that you can do to get healthy that
Myostatin is a protein that inhibits muscle growth in your body. It is a class of proteins known as growth differentiation factors. So if you care about muscle development, it is useful to know how myostatins work. Myostatin is produced by your muscles. Once produced, it circulates in your blood,
Have you had trouble sleeping? If you have, has someone prescribed a sleeping pill to you? Have you ever wondered what the active ingredient in a sleeping pill is and whether it does more harm than good? Millions of people around the world are taking sleeping pills. Disturbed sleep could
Supercompensation is a key concept in sports science and fitness, referring to the process by which the body adapts to a training stimulus by increasing its capacity to handle stress. After a workout, the body not only recovers to its original state but also surpasses it, becoming stronger, faster, or