Fitness

Working out is not only good for your physical health, but also your mental health. When you exercise, your body releases endorphins, which are hormones that make you feel happy. Working out can also help you manage stress, which can improve your mental health. Furthermore, exercise has many other physical benefits, such as improving your cardiovascular health and strength training, which can help you maintain a healthy weight and prevent osteoporosis.

It is essential that we stay fit and active to lead healthy and active lifestyles. Regular exercise has many benefits, such as improved sleep, decreased stress, increased productivity, reduced risk of chronic diseases, and more. Moreover, physical activity helps you stay healthy, trim, and fit. Moreover, having a healthy fitness routine will help you shed those extra pounds and keep that weight off for good.

Partha Nandi, MD
Blood Pressure Rules Changed: Are You Now Hypertensive?
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Blood Pressure Rules Changed: Are You Now Hypertensive?

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Medical authorities just moved the goalposts for blood pressure diagnosis, and millions of Americans who thought they were healthy may now officially have hypertension. August 2025 brought new guidelines from the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology that lower the threshold for high blood pressure diagnosis and eliminate the “prehypertension” category entirely. Nearly…

Earth’s Heat Imbalance Is Doubling—What That Means for Your Health
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Earth’s Heat Imbalance Is Doubling—What That Means for Your Health

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Earth is holding onto more heat than it releases back into space, and scientists say this imbalance has more than doubled in just two decades. While the physics may sound abstract, the effects are very real: hotter days, harsher storms, and shifting health risks that touch us all. What Does “Energy Imbalance” Mean? Earth’s climate…

Why Sugar May Be Worse for Your Heart Than Cholesterol
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Why Sugar May Be Worse for Your Heart Than Cholesterol

ByPartha Nandi, MD

For years, cholesterol has been considered the primary culprit behind heart disease. But new evidence suggests the real danger may be far more common—and often hiding in plain sight. A landmark 15-year study published in JAMA Internal Medicine revealed that consuming high amounts of added sugar may more than double your risk of dying from…

Aging Sparks Fat-Producing Cells That Grow Your Waistline
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Aging Sparks Fat-Producing Cells That Grow Your Waistline

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Middle age brings many changes, but few are as frustrating as watching your waistline expand despite eating the same foods and maintaining similar activity levels. New research from City of Hope and UCLA has finally solved part of this puzzle. Scientists discovered that aging fat-making cells called CP-As emerge in middle age and actively pump…

Chocolate Milk Beats Energy Drinks for Post-Workout Recovery
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Chocolate Milk Beats Energy Drinks for Post-Workout Recovery

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Athletes and fitness enthusiasts spend hundreds of dollars each year on fancy sports drinks and energy beverages. Marketing campaigns promise faster recovery, better performance, and superior hydration. Recent research from Shahid Sadoughi University reveals a surprising truth: regular chocolate milk outperforms most commercial sports drinks for post-exercise recovery. Scientists analyzed 12 studies involving 150 participants…

Kitchen Medicine: Natural Painkillers That Really Work
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Kitchen Medicine: Natural Painkillers That Really Work

ByPartha Nandi, MD

When pain strikes, the first instinct is often to reach for an over-the-counter pill. But pain doesn’t just mask itself—it’s your body’s signal that something deeper is happening. Whether caused by inflammation, injury, or chronic illness, pain can interfere with your quality of life. While medications can be useful, they often bring side effects and…

What Are Electrolytes and What Happens to Your Body When You Don’t Get Enough
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What Are Electrolytes and What Happens to Your Body When You Don’t Get Enough

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Imagine running a marathon in the scorching heat, pushing your body to its limits, or maybe just battling a stomach bug that’s knocked you off your feet. You’re sweating and tired, and suddenly, you feel a wave of dizziness and a cramp seizes your leg muscles. It’s not just exhaustion or illness at play here…

New Study Reveals Intermittent Fasting May Increase Risk of Heart Disease Mortality
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New Study Reveals Intermittent Fasting May Increase Risk of Heart Disease Mortality

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Intermittent fasting (IF) has surged in popularity as a seemingly simple yet effective method for weight loss and health enhancement. By cycling between periods of eating and fasting, often with popular methods like the 16:8 regimen, this dietary strategy promises significant health benefits without the complexity of calorie counting.  However, recent research casts a shadow…

Maximize Your Metabolism: How the Liver Influences Weight Loss
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Maximize Your Metabolism: How the Liver Influences Weight Loss

ByPartha Nandi, MD

When we aim for better health, we often focus on the obvious – diet, exercise, and sleep. Yet, there’s a silent hero in the background, pivotal to our well-being and crucial in the quest for weight loss: the liver. This vital organ, your body’s most important fat-burning ally, is at the heart of numerous bodily…