Airpocalypse Now: Facing the air pollution threat in India
Pollution in any form reduces our healthspan and lifespan
By Bhavin Jankharia May 25, 2024
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Smoke signals: Uncovering how cigarettes shorten lives
Smokers die 3 times more than non-smokers and lose approximately a decade of lifespan
By Bhavin Jankharia May 14, 2024
The healthspan of the mind: Preventing and managing cognitive decline
The healthier you are, the more the chances that you can push back cognitive decline
By Bhavin Jankharia May 09, 2024
Beyond five pills: The hidden dangers of polypharmacy
Adverse drug events are a leading cause of death, on par with TB and malaria
By Bhavin Jankharia May 01, 2024
Antibiotics aren’t Tic-Tacs: The dangers of casual consumption
Rampant use of antibiotics has led to many bacteria developing antibiotic resistance
By Bhavin Jankharia April 25, 2024
Do not fall, and if you fall, do not fracture
Almost one-thirds of people above 60 fall at least once in their lifetime
By Bhavin Jankharia April 18, 2024
The power of sleep
Undisturbed sleep of around 7-8 hours is necessary in our quest to live long healthy
By Bhavin Jankharia April 11, 2024
The super-rubbish of superfoods
There's no such thing as superfood. No single food item can make you suddenly healthy
By Bhavin Jankharia April 04, 2024
Eat smart, eat less
It is not about being vegetarian or non-vegetarian or religious choices
By Bhavin Jankharia March 28, 2024
Move—be physically active
Despite the benefits of physical activity, the inertia to start and continue is high
By Bhavin Jankharia March 21, 2024
A longer healthspan is better than a longer lifespan
There is a current upper limit to our lives despite our increased lifespans
By Bhavin Jankharia March 13, 2024