Lifestyle

A healthy lifestyle is all about adopting habits that work towards your overall wellbeing. It is a combination of healthy diet, exercise, relaxation, and other activities that keep you happy, energized, and healthy. There are many ways to achieve a healthy lifestyle. You can start by setting small goals for yourself. You do not have to transform your life in a day. A small change every day will make a big difference. From what you put into your body to how you treat others, there are many ways to incorporate a healthy lifestyle into your life. In this article, we will discuss various ways to help you achieve a healthy lifestyle.

Partha Nandi, MD
The Breakfast Habit That Makes You 4 Times More at Risk of Dementia
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The Breakfast Habit That Makes You 4 Times More at Risk of Dementia

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Being diagnosed with dementia or witnessing a loved one’s neurological deterioration is something millions of people face on a daily basis.  Dementia is not a single disease. It is a term that encompasses a wide range of medical conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease. The most common question for those who have been directly affected by dementia…

The Secret to Happiness, According to This Harvard Professor: A Reverse Bucket List
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The Secret to Happiness, According to This Harvard Professor: A Reverse Bucket List

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Arthur Brooks, a Harvard professor, recently wrote an article reflecting on the nature of happiness. It’s hard, he says, for people to stay happy. Biologically, we are programmed to be in competition with each other, since the people who are doing best are (theoretically) the ones to pass on their dreams. Psychologists Phillip Brickman and…

How Much Water You’re Actually Supposed To Drink Each Day – And Why
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How Much Water You’re Actually Supposed To Drink Each Day – And Why

ByPartha Nandi, MD

We’ve all heard the folk wisdom that eight cups of water a day is the magic amount to keep your body going strong. However, just like the human body has different caloric needs, depending on a variety of factors, each body needs a different amount of water to stay functional. Below, we’ll explore hydration and…

Weird Link Discovered Between Physical Attractiveness And The Immune System
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Weird Link Discovered Between Physical Attractiveness And The Immune System

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Can you remember when you last felt the most beautiful? Does the face in looking- glass please you? Does any of this matter? A large and recent study has revealed evidence linking physical attractiveness to immune system function. While many questions remain unanswered, the researchers believe their findings indicate that “a relationship between facial attractiveness…

The Ultimate Super Bowl Recipes (That You Won’t Regret the Next Day)
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The Ultimate Super Bowl Recipes (That You Won’t Regret the Next Day)

ByPartha Nandi, MD

The Super Bowl is one of the biggest party days of the year, and whether you are a football fan or not, you are likely to attend one. On average, there are 17 people at a Super Bowl Party, and only 5% of the TV audience watches the game alone. We all know what that…

Experts Weigh In On The Best Techniques To Keep Your Stress Levels In Check
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Experts Weigh In On The Best Techniques To Keep Your Stress Levels In Check

ByPartha Nandi, MD

The modern world is fast-paced and societal pressures can lead to increased feelings of stress that cause physical, emotional, or psychological strain. Stress affects everyone and is the body’s normal reaction to warning signs or challenges identified by the central nervous system.  When the body identifies stress, hormones and chemicals are released that trigger the…

Glyphosate Exposure During Pregnancy Changes Baby Girl Hormones
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Glyphosate Exposure During Pregnancy Changes Baby Girl Hormones

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Glyphosate is a herbicide (the most widely used herbicide in human history) used to destroy certain plants and grasses, harvest crops, and ripen fruit. Since 1974, at least 18.9 billion pounds of glyphosate-based herbicides have been sprayed worldwide. After introducing genetically modified crops in 1996, glyphosate usage has risen dramatically. (1,6) A new peer-reviewed pilot study on…

Fertility Rate: ‘Jaw-Dropping’ Global Crash In Children Being Born
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Fertility Rate: ‘Jaw-Dropping’ Global Crash In Children Being Born

ByPartha Nandi, MD

According to researchers, the world is experiencing a crash in births. Falling fertility could have a “jaw-dropping” impact on societies, including shrinking populations that could be halved by the next millennium. (1)  A Look at Fertility Rates Dropping Researchers at the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation found global fertility rates had…