What’s the Hype Around Magnesium — and Should You Take Supplements?
What’s the Hype Around Magnesium: Magnesium has quietly become one of the most talked-about nutrients…
What’s the Hype Around Magnesium — and Should You Take Supplements?
What’s the Hype Around Magnesium: Magnesium has quietly become one of the most talked-about nutrients in recent years. From social media wellness trends to doctor recommendations, this essential mineral is being praised for benefits ranging from heart health and blood sugar control to stress reduction and better sleep. But with all the hype surrounding magnesium,…
Orthorexia: When Healthy Eating Becomes Harmful
Orthorexia: During National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, conversations around eating disorders often focus on well-known conditions such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. However, there is another pattern of disordered eating that is gaining increasing attention from mental health professionals and researchers—orthorexia. While not yet an official diagnosis in major diagnostic manuals, orthorexia is widely…
Beat Exercises: This Is What Happens If You Do Squats Every Day
Beat Exercises: Squats are often called the king of exercises, and for good reason. Simple, equipment-free, and highly effective, squats engage some of the largest and most powerful muscle groups in the body. When practiced daily with proper technique, they can bring noticeable improvements in strength, posture, metabolism, and overall fitness. However, like any exercise,…
Ultraprocessed Foods May Be as Addictive as Tobacco, New Research Warns
Ultraprocessed Foods: A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that ultraprocessed foods may have addictive qualities strikingly similar to tobacco. According to researchers from University of Michigan, Harvard University, and Duke University, many everyday foods are not merely unhealthy choices—they are industrially engineered products designed to drive repeated consumption. The findings, published in the latest…
Despite High Awareness of Lp(a) as a Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Testing Rates Remain Alarmingly Low
Despite High Awareness of Lp(a): Lipoprotein(a), commonly abbreviated as Lp(a), has steadily gained recognition over the past decade as a powerful and independent risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Yet, despite growing scientific evidence and widespread clinician awareness, real-world testing rates for Lp(a) remain strikingly low—particularly in the United States. A new clinician survey…
GLP-1RAs Linked to Reduced Haemorrhagic Stroke Risk: New Evidence Suggests Potential Neuroprotective Benefits
GLP-1RAs Linked to Reduced Haemorrhagic Stroke Risk: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), a widely prescribed class of medications for type 2 diabetes, are gaining attention for benefits beyond glycaemic control. A 2026 retrospective cohort study has found that GLP-1RA prescriptions are associated with a reduced risk of aneurysmal rupture in patients living with type 2…
Biohacking Expert Debunks 5 Myths Around Healthy Living
Biohacking Expert Debunks 5 Myths Around Healthy Living: Prevention is no longer just about avoiding disease — it’s about optimizing the human body for peak performance across its entire lifespan. In India, “healthy living” has traditionally been a blend of ancestral practices like yoga, mindful eating, and herbal remedies, combined with modern fitness trends and…
Cochrane Review Finds Intermittent Fasting No Better Than Conventional Diets for Weight Loss
Cochrane Review: Intermittent fasting has surged in popularity over the past decade, often promoted as a powerful tool for weight loss, improved metabolism, enhanced mental clarity, and even longevity. However, a major new scientific review suggests the reality may be far less dramatic. According to a comprehensive analysis of global clinical trials, intermittent fasting is…
Rising Global Childhood CKD Highlights Health Inequality Gaps
Rising Global Childhood CKD Highlights Health Inequality Gaps: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) among children and adolescents is emerging as a significant — and deeply unequal — global health challenge. A new analysis based on data from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 provides one of the most comprehensive evaluations to date of CKD trends…
Olympic Games Athletes Push Their Bodies to the Limit. Should We?
Olympic Games Athletes Push Their Bodies Limit. Should We?: It’s easy to romanticize elite athletic performance. Picture yourself at the top of a steep alpine course, like an Olympic skier seconds before launch — heart pounding, legs coiled, mind locked in. The image is thrilling. The reality, for most of us, is far more grounded….
