It doesn't matter which part of the world you are in; over the next few months, you will witness Haloween, Deepawali, Hannukah, Chrismas, and then Lohri. How will you remain healthy despite the indulgences? The holiday season has a way of putting a mickey into the best laid
If you are over 50, one of the greatest risks to your health is falling. Yes, falling. We worry about our blood sugar and blood pressure, cholesterol, and perhaps memory, but the real problem lies somewhere else. So if you are nearing 50 or past, listen in. When you were
Eat before you work out. Don't eat before you work out. Oh, wait, eat during your workout. Are you confused? Great, then this article is for you. Your body is a high-performance system, perhaps the best designed to date, unless, of course, Elon Musk decides to build a
Shadow is a concept in psychology. Carl Jung made the concept famous in his work. You might want to pay attention because understanding shadows can lead to personal growth. Shawdow is the unconscious part of your personality that does not conform to your egocentric ideal. Your ego paints a picture
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