Walking backwards. Yes, I know that for many people, even walking forward is a chore. So come year end, someone proposing that you also walk backward might easily be labelled insane. But let me take my chances. Ever since you were born, your natural instinct has been to walk forward.
Allergies are very common in our modern world. There was a time when we had allergies to peanuts or even aspirin. Today, people suffer from allergies to wheat, gluten, milk, soy, and even tomatoes. So any test that tells you what you are allergic to would be extremely alluring. Into
It's Christmas, the season of hope. So let us talk about hope molecules secreted by your body. If you have never heard of hope molecules, pick up your coffee and let us find out what they are. Hope molecules are not a figment of my imagination. They actually
Blood pressure, or hypertension, is very common. Or is it? Our view on an issue is based on standards. Standards become the basis of opinion on whether we fit in or not. How standards are set, obviously, is extremely important. So let's take a look at blood pressure.
"Gaslighting is an insidious form of manipulation and psychological control. Victims of gaslighting are deliberately and systematically fed false information that leads them to question what they know to be true, often about themselves." So how could psychological manipulation apply to our everyday lives. Anyone wishing to play
On a flight yesterday, elderly people were my companions. They were struggling to get on the flight, struggled on the flight, and then struggled while getting off. Which led me to ask, when is it too late to repair the body? You know that I am an unabashed optimist. I
Barley is a member of the grass family. It may have made its way onto your breakfast, lunch, or dinner table. Not surprisingly, because it packs a punch in nutrition value. Let us start with the most surprising. Barley has been shown to remove pesticides from the body. On an
Blood thinners have become essential in our modern lives. Many of us carry the risk of cardiac arrests, precipitating the need for one. So how do they work? Before we understand that, let us understand why they are so vital. Our blood is made up of plasma, platelets, red blood
Eclampsia is a severe pregnancy complication. If you are an expecting mother or know someone who is, it would help to learn more. Blood pressure is a key marker of preeclampsia and eclampsia. It's critical for expectant mothers and healthcare providers to understand this condition due to its
Exhausted. What is it about switching from work mode to holiday mode that leaves you feeling exhausted? Yesterday, after three back-to-back talks across two cities, which started with me waking up at 3.30 am to catch a flight, I finally embarked on a two-day break. A childhood friend had
Your breath has a story to tell. No, I don't mean telling a story about what you ate or drank, but about how your body used food to create energy. Metabolism, as we like to call it. Let's find out how. When we eat food, our
We have all probably heard of continuous glucose monitors. But a continuous heart rate monitor? Do you need one? If you are surprised, don't be. Many of you are already doing some version of it. Apple sold 59 million watches in 2022. So clearly, there are those out