Melanin is a pigment that gives your skin a dark hue. Darker-skinned people produce more melanin. But did you know that your brain produces melanin, and it is linked to neurodegenerative diseases? The melanin made in your brain is called neuromelanin to distinguish it from the pigment made in your
“What is your body fat percentage?” If you or your healthcare provider did not ask this question, you are missing a vital marker of future health. Good or bad. I am sorry if this sounds like scare mongering. By the end, I hope to convince you it is not. Your
“The arteries are fifty percent blocked.” Have you heard this statement in the context of the health of your loved one? Have you wondered why the arteries got blocked? Is there something you can do about it? Your body produces a lipid known as low-density lipoprotein, or LDL. Labelled the
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
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