Stretch, Really
I am not flexible at all. My son, on the other hand, could do a full-leg split up until last year. Alas, slowly, he is
Featured Essay — Blood-Brain Barrier
The Blood-Brain Barrier: Your Supplements Are Not Reaching Your Brain
You take nootropics for brain health. Lion's mane. Bacopa. Alpha-GPC. Maybe some NAD+ precursors. But most of them never reach your brain. The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is a
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Interneurons - what are they?
Your brain has different kinds of neurons. You have afferent neurons, also known as sensory neurons. Their job is to receive signals from both the
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Obstacles - how do you cope?
Obstacles are an integral part of life. When the Buddha said life was difficult, surely one of the things he was referring to was the
Heavy Metals
Heavy metal toxicity is more common than you might think. How would you know if you have heavy metal toxicity, and is there something you
Capillaries - What are they?
Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels that exist throughout your body. You may know about arteries and veins, but not capillaries. It is time we
Kitchen - Bring it back
The kitchen has always been one of the most important things in your home. Think back 2,000 years. The hearth or fireplace where the
Rating of Perceived Effort
Have you ever seen a survey asking you for the rate of perceived exertion? After a workout, perhaps? Have you ever wondered why? What possible
Sciatica - physiotherapy can help
Sciatica pain is a condition characterised by pain radiating along the path of the sciatic nerve, which extends from the lower back, through the hips
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Naps - Bring them back, please
I live in Kolkata. I recall a time when everything would shut down in the afternoon. People would not venture outside, and shops would down