Matthieu Ricard cites ‘meditation and mindfulness’ as the key to a happy life. Ricard, who graduated from the Pasteur Institute in France with a doctorate in molecular genetics, eventually renounced his work and life in France to become a monk in the Himalayas. Over 30 years later he was also found to be the happiest …
This is about a disorder which is quite prevalent among women of reproductive age. Mostly people possess limited information about the same, consequently giving birth to all sorts of stigma and myths surrounding the condition. Yes, I am talking about PCOS, an acronym for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. It is a condition which involves hormonal imbalances …
Carbohydrates are the most talked about topic in the food industry. When one thinks about losing weight, one is recommended to have a low-carb or a no-carb diet. But, is this correct? We think twice before making an important decision, then why not think twice about having a proficient diet? The balanced diet concept has …
Intersections are everywhere and it is our job to find those and use them to the best of our abilities. The terms health, body and mind seem interchangeable but are completely different entities which merge together to give us a full life that is the intersection represented in the Venn diagram- the common parts of …
Childhood experiences play a crucial role in shaping the mental and physical health of a person. It has been observed that exposure to traumatic and stressful events in childhood increase the likelihood of developing depression, bipolar disorders, PTSD and anxiety later on in life. These phenotypes show high variability in their heritability. Thus, it is …
Genes play an important role in determining all the traits in our body. A more popular term which all of us have heard is DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid). The genes are made up of DNA. The DNA is further made up of nucleotides and it forms up the genetic code of our body. Our DNA codes …
Keeping track of time All of us have a constant reminder of the passage of time by means of clocks and watches. The hour hand, the minute hand and the swift transient nature of time. Our age is a function of us keeping a steady track of time. Interestingly, our bodies and especially brains are …
The Human Brain is the master of our actions and reactions. Every act we perform that gives us the identity of Homo sapiens, the most superior of all species on Earth, is governed by none other than this highly convoluted organ sitting on the apex of the human body. We have had an intriguing journey …
Ever pulled an all-nighter, working or studying just a day before an exam? Enjoyed a party till morning? You might have come across such situations and found out that you can probably achieve that extra mile by skipping sleep. Sleep seems like a completely fine waste of time and energy. Why would living beings evolve …
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Once upon a time, a wise king received a cloche every evening right before dinner. The king would then head to the royal chambers for dinner and send out the empty plate and the cloche. This went on for years and now, his trusted servant, having exhausted his patience, tiptoed towards the royal chambers. It …
