Wellness advice is loud; good evidence is quieter. Here we translate research on energy, movement, sleep, cognition and nutrition into habits you can actually keep — and we are clear about where the science is settled, where it is promising, and where it is still guesswork.
A Boston University team has built wearable MRI boosters from copper coils, plastic and coaxial cable that cost tens of dollars, not thousands. What the devices do, what the papers show so far, and why low-cost MRI matters for countries like India.
Fibre feeds the microbes in your bowel, curd and other fermented foods showed promise in one small trial, and probiotic capsules help only in particular conditions. Here is what the evidence supports, and how to eat more fibre without discomfort.
New to mindfulness? We separate the attention and stress results that hold firm from those that don't, then outline a gentle first routine you can stick with.
Most healthy adults need less protein than supplement adverts imply, yet muscle slips slowly with age, so reaching a sensible target from good-quality food still pays off. Here are the Indian and international figures in grams, plus the protein in foods you already eat.
Which sleep tips survive a look at the research? We check timing, alcohol, screens, caffeine and exercise against the studies, and say when habits alone fall short.
Muscle strength is one of the plainest markers of healthy ageing. Here is what research says about strength work and lifespan, the weekly amount that seems to be enough, and a safe way to begin.
Zone 2 cardio is the slow, steady effort now marketed as a longevity secret. Here is what the research supports, where the marketing outruns it, and how to fit it into a sensible week.
Your mitochondria set a ceiling on the energy your cells can draw on. This guide sorts the popular biohacks for them by how well the research backs each one, from exercise, light and sleep to meal timing, saunas, cold plunges and supplements.
Five short exercises to finish before your first coffee, each training one skill (sustained attention, working memory or recall), with a plain note on how well the research backs it.
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strength training, running, home workouts
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general medicine, diabetes, lifestyle disorders
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clinical nutrition, weight management, diabetic diets
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