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A long-held belief that a daily glass of red wine supports heart health is now being challenged by medical experts. Harvard-trained gastroenterologist and hepatologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi has warned that this common practice can be dangerous, particularly for those with Fatty Liver disease. According to Dr. Sethi, alcohol even in small amounts can worsen liver…
Forest bathing, or shinrin yoku as it is called in Japan, is more than just a walk in the woods, it is a mindful immersion with nature that has measurable benefits for body and mind alike. Just spending 20-30 minutes surrounded by trees and greenery has shown impressive results for the immune system, by increasing…
Heart disease remains one of the leading health concerns worldwide, often developing silently over time. It occurs when the blood vessels supplying the heart become narrowed or blocked, usually due to the buildup of fatty plaques inside the arteries. These plaques can restrict blood flow, reducing oxygen supply to the heart and increasing the risk…
Our kidneys play a crucial role in keeping our bodies healthy. As vital organs, they filter out waste, balance fluids, and help regulate blood pressure, all while supporting overall metabolism. However, today’s busy lifestyle, combined with processed foods and insufficient water intake, can put extra strain on them. The good news is that taking care…
According to Dan Buettner, coffee should fit well in our lifestyle, when it comes to health and longevity. In his extensive research about the blue zones, he has observed that people who live longer, do so through a combination of factors: Diet rich in whole foods, regular physical activity and even strong social connections, adding…
With sitting long hours and a desk job at the office, which everyone is doing nowadays, immobility is a stealth health danger. Dr. Kapadia emphasizes the fact that extended sitting is just like smoking in the modern age, causing a full range of circulation-related ailments. As you sit for so long, blood accumulates in the…
Pre-diabetes doesn’t have to get a one-way ticket to diabetes altogether. For many people, it is an early warning sign and an opportunity, a chance to reset the body’s metabolism, and prevent any damage that is about to be done. According to longevity doctor, Dr. Vassily Eliopoulos, reversing pre-diabetes is entirely possible with all the…
Traditional lab tests often look at cholesterol and blood sugar but may miss early risk factors for heart disease. Dr. Vassily encourages tracking advanced markers such as ApoB, Lp(a), CRP, homocysteine, and Lp-PLA2. These markers provide deeper insights into inflammation, plaque buildup, and cardiovascular risk years before symptoms develop. To understand this better, ApoB measures…
Prevention of cancer involves a mix of lifestyle factors like exercise, sleep, stress management, and above all, diet. According to Dr. Tarang Krishna, a cancer expert, what we eat can influence our body’s response to cellular injury and inflammation. One food item cannot do the job, but there are some plant foods that have high…
When it comes to our understanding as a person of how long we will actually live, the mind goes blank. Sometimes its the uncertainty of the fact that no one truly knows their exact lifespan, that makes us uneasy. While we focus on daily routines, healthy habits and occasional doctor visits, but we don’t really…
