Researchers at the University of Edinburgh discovered that listening to music while running can help combat mental fatigue and improve performance. The study revealed that runners who listened to their preferred music after mental exertion performed similarly to when they were not fatigued. Let’s just face it. You might be a fitness enthusiast, but there…
Credit: Facebook/Mark Hyman, MD Imagine being told you have a disease that will slowly take away your ability to walk, sit, and even feed yourself. When the thought itself is difficult and disturbing for some, this is the harsh reality for many too. Dr. Terry Wahls comes in the latter group who, in 2000, was…
Basil, or as called in Ayurveda, the elixir of life. This potent ingredient has long been associated with supporting the body against a variety of ailments, especially those linked to stress and imbalance. Scientifically known as Ocimum tenuiflorum, it has recently been studied for its impressive ability to lower cortisol levels in the body, which…
The hip flexor stretch is an effective exercise to counteract the tightness that is caused by prolonged sitting (especially in a desk job). To do this, one needs to kneel on the floor, one knee down and other planted in front, to create a 90-degree angle with the legs. Make sure, while in this position,…
Talk less, parent smarter: 5 ways to help kids navigate big feelings without lecturing (Image: TOI) Children are emotional sponges and they learn more from what they see than from what they hear us say. While we often call our children “to calm down”, our own actions during stressful moments are the most powerful lessons…
Neuroscientist Emily McDonald reveals that individual color perception is unique due to genetic variations, eye color, and personal experiences. A study by the University of Tokyo and Monash University supports this, finding that color-neurotypical individuals perceive red similarly, while colorblind individuals experience it differently. This highlights the subjective nature of color perception. When your mum…
An optical illusion is challenging viewers to find a hidden number within a repeating pattern. The image displays the number “4576” numerous times, but cleverly concealed within is the number “4567”. Participants are tasked with locating the odd number out in under 8 seconds. The solution reveals the “4567” is located in the 7th row…
Fatty liver disease, a growing concern, affects one in three adults globally. Simple dietary errors like consuming excess sugar and processed foods, coupled with a sedentary lifestyle, significantly worsen the condition. Underlying issues such as obesity and diabetes also contribute. Fatty liver disease, which occurs when fat builds up in the liver, is on the…
What if the secret to living longer doesn’t lie in expensive diets or intense workouts, but in just living, and coincidentally shared across distant corners of the globe?Surprisingly, that is the secret behind the concept of Blue Zones, regions where people often live past 100. And this is no miracle; instead, it’s about the simple…
Bryan Johnson believes that diet plays a crucial role in longevity. Science too backs the importance of diet in health and longevity. He consumes about 2250 calories a day, which is 10% caloric restriction from the RDA. These include: Bryan Johnson takes his first meal – breakfast at 6:45 am, which is a blueberry nut…
