Taurine supplementation increases healthy life span. In the picture bull depicts taurine (The word taurine originates from Taurus bull; Urine, because it was first identified in the urine of a bull) which is reversing the clock of aging increasing health span and life span. Credits: Columbia University Irving Medical Center
A deficiency of taurine—a nutrient produced in the body and found in many foods—is a driver of aging in animals, according to a new study led by Columbia researchers and involving dozens of aging researchers around the world.
The same study also found that taurine supplements can slow down the…
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Diet and Lifestyle Habits to Stay Fit After 40
Welcome, ladies to the magnificent forties! This is the decade where wisdom meets vitality, and a zest for life intertwines with a desire for good health. As we navigate through this phase of life, it is essential to equip ourselves with the knowledge and tools to keep our bodies and minds in peak condition. Let’s discover the secrets of staying fit, fab, and forever young after 40! Here are some habits or diets one should adopt to stay fit after 40.
As Health Shots reached out to Dr Kamal Palia, Nutritionist and Chief Dietitian, Ruby Hall Clinic, she explained that…
5 Easy Habits for a Healthy & Happy Lifestyle
Everyone wants to live a happy and healthy life. However, juggling work, family, and responsibilities can make it hard to achieve that goal. In trying to do the best in every aspect of our lives, we end up sacrificing our health, whether mentally or physically, and sometimes we do it for things that are not really necessary. With the fast pace of life, our habits are becoming worse as time passes by; and in our minds, it seems like the road to being healthy is full of obstacles and challenges.
The start of a healthier lifestyle doesn’t require much…
Healthy fast food options for families and people on the go.
The definition of “fast food” has blurred over the years. What used to mean burgers and fries at a minimal cost has morphed as chains move into the “fast casual” space or beef up their menus with healthier options. Plant-based options are increasing, and it’s becoming easier to order a salad or wrap in just a few minutes.
But sometimes you’re just craving that burger and fries. If you’re looking to eat fast food in more healthy moderation, here are some expert tips and swaps to make.
What is the healthiest fast food?
The healthiest fast food isn’t a place,…
Healthy Living: Finding balance in an imbalanced world
“…the pot leaf, which once symbolized defiance and rebellion, is now a corporate logo seen in the tallest gold-plated glass buildings…”
These post pandemic days cannot be labeled as dull.
Today, my family doctor can write me a prescription for marijuana as a pharmacologic intervention for everything from controlling the nausea associated with chemotherapy and various metastatic cancers, to settling down spasms which accompany multiple sclerosis.
In my teenage years of the 1980s, that same dried flower with unusually high levels of the chemical tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) would put me on the wrong side of the law with possibly a criminal…