Chronic stress and a dysregulated nervous system are identified as drivers of poor gut health. According to nutritionist Deepsikha Jain, a regulated nervous system is essential for proper digestion, as it enables the body to activate the parasympathetic “rest and digest” state necessary for optimal enzyme production and bowel coordination. Why Does Your Nervous System … Read more
Tamil actor Dhruv Vikram, 30, recently identified his father, 60-year-old Chiyaan Vikram, as a primary motivator for his own fitness discipline. According to the younger Vikram, his father’s ability to maintain a youthful appearance at age 60 creates “a lot of pressure,” which he manages by prioritizing sleep, nutrition, and consistent training. Consultant dietitian and … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) suggests that human development follows predictable energetic shifts rather than a single, uniform timeline. Based on the Huangdi Neijing, women experience seven-year cycles driven by blood and yin, whereas men undergo eight-year cycles governed by qi and yang, leading to different biological peaks and developmental rhythms. How do TCM life cycles … Read more
The future of health and longevity is shifting away from high-cost, high-tech wellness interventions toward the “foundational eight”—a set of low-cost, habit-based practices that experts identify as the most effective drivers of long-term health. According to reporting on wellness trends, while the global wellness industry continues to expand, clinical focus is increasingly returning to sleep, … Read more
Patients can potentially reduce or stop blood pressure medication through significant lifestyle changes. Dr. Vimlesh Pandey, a consultant cardiologist at KIMS Hospitals, notes that while many require lifelong treatment, early intervention via weight loss, salt reduction, and exercise may allow for dose reductions under medical supervision. How can lifestyle changes reduce the need for hypertension … Read more