We have been typing for the past two centuries. We have been writing for thousands of years. So, should you type or write? The neurological benefits of writing by hand as opposed to typing influence learning, memory, and creativity. Let us find out why. Handwriting is a complex task that
Type 2 diabetes is among the most common lifestyle diseases in modern society. There is a simple cure. Take medicines—insulin, for example—and keep your sugar levels in control. What possible argument could you make against this? Refer to the image above and perhaps, the answer will be obvious.
Heart recovery rate is the rate at which your heart can recover after an activity. If you have not heard of the term, buckle up; it is an excellent measure of health. Heart rate is the rate at which your heart beats per minute. The rate changes depending on what
Blood sludging, also known as sludged blood, refers to a condition where the red blood cells aggregate and form clumps rather than remaining individually suspended in the plasma. Were this to happen, it could significantly affect blood flow. Reduced blood flow is associated with various health implications. Dehydration and extreme
"How Oat Milk Scammed the World!" the article screamed on my timeline. I was intrigued. Our inherently suspicious mind loves a good story about yet another scheming, greedy corporation that has somehow scammed us. So, is oat milk a scam? One of the primary arguments being made about
Your kidneys are giant filters that work throughout your life to help keep you alive. Every moment, blood flows into them, where toxins, nutrients, minerals, and blood plasma are filtered. The kidneys then remove the waste as water or urine and retain everything that is useful. If these filters do
We live in a post-truth world. I heard these words for the first time from Donald Trump. Perhaps because of the public image he carries, my brain disagreed. But do we live in a post-truth world? What does it mean anyway? Truth is "a fact or a belief that
Will you have a digital twin soon? No, I don't mean a clone who will go to work for you. I mean a simulated version of you, one on which we can run experiments. If the idea sounds bizarre, perhaps once I am done, you will be convinced
Some of you wrote back to tell me that I neglect older people. Allow me to make amends. What if you are living your last decade? What should you do? At the risk of sounding cliched, live every moment like it was your last, second, or decade. I hope by
Have you considered using nebulized gluthathione to counter the effects of the pollution you see outside your window asked my friend Ben Greenfield. Nebulize Glutathione? Nebulized means to convert a liquid into a fine mist or spray. If you are asthmatic, you know what I am talking about. Your body
Marijuana refers to the dried leaves extracted from the plant Cannabis sativa, or indica. The plant contains a substance known as THC, which has mind-altering properties. Needless to say, you should use it with great caution. But why use it at all? Marijuana has been used for a variety of
Stress, anxiety, and depression are more common than we think. Because of the stigma attached, many people you may know may harbour symptoms. But how do you know if you are stressed, anxious, or depressed? Can there be objective criteria that can help determine the magnitude of the problem? In