PCOD is a condition that affects women. It regulates their capacity to bear children. Common symptoms include weight gain, debilitating pain, cramps, hunger, and mood swings. Let's peel the onion to understand what exactly is going on. Let's start with the weight. The most commonly accepted
Celebrations! My home town has just been through easily the most festive period of the year. Durga Pooja, or Navratri, is celebrated with splendour that, dare I say, is unmatched by any other city anywhere in the world. But why do we celebrate? What is it about celebrations that makes
Blue Zones is a concept made popular by author and now-Netflix series host Dan Buettner. If you are not familiar, a blue zone is an area where people live extraordinaraily long lives. There are apparently five such zones. Why am I suspicious about this story, even though I have written
Covid-19. What really happened? My understanding of what really happened in the past few years with respect to COVID-19 has undergone a dramatic transition. That is the nature of truth. It takes time to evolve and often does not really become mainstream information. According to my recollection, I was among
Scientific American recently came out with an article on how human beings across the world spend their time. I was surprised, as I am sure you will be. To learn more, read on. The study was global; most of the major countries were represented. The sample size and coverage were
Rites of passage are customs that have been handed down to us across generations. You may not have thought about it this way, but a marriage, for example, is a rite of passage. It symbolises a fundamental change in the way you live your life. Why do we have rites
Empathy is defined as the ability to share and understand the feelings of others. It comes from genuineness, something that you cannot pretend to be or fake. If you are curious to know why I am talking about empathy in the context of health, let's find out. It
Improving your VO2 max—your body's ability to utilize oxygen during exercise—is crucial for both athletic performance and overall health. Regardless of age and especially if you are already beyond forty and have not worked on this so far, enhancing your VO2 Max is crucial regardless of
Myelin is a material made from protein and fat in your body. If you have never heard of it, this article is for you. If you are an impulsive, emotional, stressed, or anxious teenager, or, frankly, adult, this is even more important for you. Let's dig in. Your
Ikigai is a wonderful term in Japanese. The dictionary explains that it means a motivating force, something that gives you purpose or fulfillment.If you do a Google search, it explains that Ikagai occurs when you can find what you love, what gives you joy, what you are good at,
Health stacks! Have you recently been a part of a conversation and heard someone talk about their health? Typically, these conversations slip into a discussion about the various supplements, injections, and ice-plunge therapies they may be doing. Feeling left out, you too want to join the bandwagon. If you are,
Medicines to help you reduce weight are all the rage. So much so that countries are not facing the economic impact of increasing sales. CNN reported that there was an influx of dollars into Denmark thanks to skyrocketing sales of an anti-obesity drug. But should you be taking these medicines?