Antagonistic pleiotropy is an evolutionary theory that helps explain why we age and why certain diseases appear late in life. In simple terms, why do our genes cause disease in old age. Antagonistic pleiotropy refers to a single gene that produces both beneficial and harmful effects. The difference being whether
We like to believe we are in control. That our thoughts are conscious, rational, and carefully chosen. But neuroscience tells a different story. Most of what we think, feel, and do comes not from deliberate reasoning, but from the subconscious. The subconscious is not some mystical place. It’s a
Fermented foods are the new celebrities in town. Probiotics, natural or factory made are the flavour of the season. But can fermented food also cause harm? Probiotics have live bacteria. These bacteria are required for a healthy gut. But not everyone reacts to them the same way. When you eat
Slow. Really slow. It is really strange but the term slow evokes negative connotations, doesn’t it? In a world where we pride people who are fast, Roger Bannister, who broke the mile barrier, for example, slow, is an insult. Slow coach. Slow poke. Pejoratives for the lazy. But there
We know our brain has brain waves. Depending on the state of mind, you produce varied brain waves. Gamma, Beta, Alpha, Theta and Delta for example. Can you generate these brain states using music or sound? Imagine changing the state of your mind using only sound. No pill. No therapy.
Most of us grow up drinking milk. We think of it as complete food, rich in protein, calcium and probiotics. Milk had two forms of proteins, casein and whey. Is the casein in the milk causing you harm? Casein is slow to digest and forms a gel in the stomach,
It is that time of the year when people make their way for their annual holidays. Schools shut down, children have more free time than they know what to do with. How do you regulate your sleep if your time zone is changing? When you travel across time zones, you
If you have ever been the victim of muscle injury, you would know what pain means. So any form of therapy that can relieve pain is most welcome. I was recently introduced to Interferential Therapy. Interferential therapy was developed by Dr. Hans Nemec in the early 1950s. It crosses two
Imagine I am feeling cold and my throat is feeling irritated at the same time. “I am about to catch a cold.” Wouldn’t your mind jump to the same conclusion? Which brings us to a very interesting dilemma in life and, in this case, medical science. Cause and effect.
Did your mother ever tell you to chew your food? Did you just ignore your mother, like many of us do? She gives too much advice, you might think. Why does chewing your food matter? Digestion actually begins in the mouth. Think of it like a powerful blender. When you
Stress is a part of our everyday lives. When stressed, your body releases adrenaline, a hormone that helps you fight or flee. It raises your heart rate, tightens your muscles, and heightens your alertness. Walking is easily the most underrated tool to help with anxiety. Chronic stress leads to a
Your brain is made up of different working parts. These parts specialise in a tasks required for you to exist. Our area of interest today is the pre frontal cortex. The prefrontal cortex is the command center of your brain. It controls decision-making, focus, emotions, and self-control. If you want