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
Myelin is a material made from protein and fat in your body. If you have never heard of it, this article is for you. If you are an impulsive, emotional, stressed, or anxious teenager, or, frankly, adult, this is even more important for you. Let's dig in. Your
Ikigai is a wonderful term in Japanese. The dictionary explains that it means a motivating force, something that gives you purpose or fulfillment.If you do a Google search, it explains that Ikagai occurs when you can find what you love, what gives you joy, what you are good at,
Health stacks! Have you recently been a part of a conversation and heard someone talk about their health? Typically, these conversations slip into a discussion about the various supplements, injections, and ice-plunge therapies they may be doing. Feeling left out, you too want to join the bandwagon. If you are,
Medicines to help you reduce weight are all the rage. So much so that countries are not facing the economic impact of increasing sales. CNN reported that there was an influx of dollars into Denmark thanks to skyrocketing sales of an anti-obesity drug. But should you be taking these medicines?
Mental compression is a tool that your mind uses to master skills. If you have never heard of the term or concept before, dig in; it can help you become a better learner. When your brain attempts to acquire "new knowledge" or concepts or grasp new facts that
Conceptual frameworks are very useful for us to organise information. You probably use it every day, perhaps even without realising it. The 80/20 principle, for example. 80% of your outcomes in life will come from 20% of your effort. But have you ever stopped to think about how you
Interleaving is a technique suggested for learning. If you have never heard the term, dig in; it is both fascinating as a methodology and its applicability in living a complete and healthy life. Interleaving is the process by which you study or learn more than one subject at a time.
CGM's of continuous glucose monitors are the rage now. There was a time when diabetics used it to monitor their blood sugar. Now everyone is using it to tell if ice cream elevates blood sugar. So do you need one? Before I say anything, let me say I
Plaque in your arteries can be a worrying thing. Why do you get plaque, and how does the manner in which blood flows in your arteries affect the buildup of plaque in your arteries? To understand this, let us first understand why plaque builds up in the first place. Your