Health

Living longer doesn’t always mean living healthier.That’s according to a study published in JAMA Network Open, which found a “widening gap between lifespan and healthspan” among 183 countries.In 2019, there was a “healthspan-lifespan gap” of 9.6 years globally, a 13%…

How is physical activity linked to brain health?Study focuses on older people with lower fitness levelsGreater fitness linked with better cognitive functionHow cardiorespiratory fitness may improve brain healthSmall changes can protect memory and thinking with age[Read More…]

How far would you go for wellness? Cutting alcohol, squeezing in an extra workout, applying vitamin patches, dedicating yourself to a daily cold shower routine? For me, evidently, the answer is traveling 5,399 miles to the Lanserhof longevity resort, where…

That time of year is almost here: the time to start pondering what to buy your loved ones for Christmas.As the years go by, ideas can run thin, and finding that perfect gift can be a challenge.If anyone you are…

World Pneumonia Day, observed on November 12 each year, is dedicated to raising awareness about pneumonia, a life-threatening but preventable and treatable respiratory illness. The day emphasises the impact of pneumonia, especially among children under five and the elderly, who…

Who doesn’t love to indulge in a delicious dessert after a meal? But what if the dessert is not only tasty but also super healthy? If you are looking for a similar recipe, nutritionist Anjali Mukerjee’s latest Instagram post has…

World Diabetes Day (WDD) is observed on November 14 every year to raise global awareness of diabetes—a chronic illness affecting millions worldwide. Organised by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organisation (WHO), the event focuses on the…

The high-carbon, throwaway economic models that built our societies have also caused great harm to the environment and the biodiversity it hosts – the very basics we really upon to live. Our economic system has made the planet sick. Now…