Auditory Wellness...Protecting and Improving Our Hearing...Ourselves
Auditory wellness has two aspects: protection from loud noises and managing hearing loss, both of which we should learn to manage on our own using available commercial technology such as noise cancelling earphones and headphones
When Speed Matters...And Doesn't!
There are some acute situations like acute heart attacks where speed is paramount, but there are others such as cancers and heart disease, where it is best to take your time to decide on the best course of treatment.
From Presbyopia to Cataracts to AMD - Why Regular Vision Checks are Important
It is important to get an annual or biennial eye check-up to diagnose preventable, easily correctable and treatable ocular conditions
The Overweight Myth: Why Overnutrition Is Better Than Undernutrition Every Single Time!
Why it is better to overnourished due to food availability than undernourished due to food scarcity, every single time
Cognition and Dementia Updates
This article discusses new relevant data from 2023 and 2024 on cognition and dementia
The Healthspan of the Mind: Preventing Cognitive Decline
It is possible to prevent cognitive decline using a combination of physical activity, good sleep, other healthy habits, improving cognitive reserve with lifelong learning and being socially connected.
Foo-Foo Healthcare: How to Identify Snake-Oil Treatments and Separate Fact from Fiction
There are many therapies that are nothing better than snake-oil but are sold to gullible people, especially in the beauty and anti-ageing space. Please learn to separate fact from fiction.
Food Updates - III - Healthy Nutrition for Longevity: Deconstructing the 2024 ICMR-NIN Dietary Guidelines - Part II
The ICMR-NIN Dietary Guidelines, though patronizing, are a comprehensive set of guidelines for Indians that cover the nutritional requirements of Indians in detail
Food Updates - II - Healthy Nutrition for Longevity: Deconstructing the 2024 ICMR-NIN Dietary Guidelines - Part I
The ICMR-NIN Dietary Guidelines are a comprehensive set of guidelines for Indians that cover the nutritional requirements of Indians in detail
Food Updates: From Parle-G to Pringles - Examining the Evidence on Ultra-Processed Foods
While ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may have inherent harms, the data is not all that clear and the arguments presuppose that people have access to fresh fruits and vegetables and cooking at home.
