The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has adopted a new standard — the Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) — to measure the antioxidant strength of foods. The results have surprised many. Ground cinnamon ranked highest with an ORAC value of 267,536 per 100 grams, followed by goji berries (25,300) and prunes (5,770). Other high-ranking foods […]
Bengaluru: Free radicals — unstable molecules produced inside the body — are increasingly being recognized as one of the biggest culprits behind premature aging and chronic disease. According to Dr. Denham Harman, who first proposed the Free Radical Theory of Aging in 1950, these molecules are generated in the body’s mitochondria — the cell’s “powerhouse” […]
Prayer, meditation, cycling, and fresh home-cooked meals — this was once the rhythm of daily life in India. The simplicity of that lifestyle, health experts say, played a key role in preventing lifestyle-related diseases now common across urban India. People relied on lentils, herbs, and whole grains rather than processed foods. Meals were freshly ground […]
New Delhi: Long before the term “superfood” became popular, Indian households were already eating one every day — the humble chutney. Made from onion, mango powder, garlic, ginger, mint, hot chili, and black salt, this daily condiment was far more than just a side dish. Experts now say these traditional ingredients are rich in antioxidants, […]
In India, a traditional diet rich in chutneys, lentils (dal), and fresh spices has long been a part of daily life — and now science is catching up to explain why it’s so healthy. A typical Indian chutney made from onion, mango powder, pomegranate seeds, ginger, garlic, mint, chili, and black salt, when paired with […]
Can your diet affect your libido? According to the philosophy of Kamasutra Yog, the answer is yes. Certain foods not only nourish the body but also boost mood, energy, and sexual vitality. On the other hand, processed or heavy foods may suppress desire and lower performance. The Connection Between Food and DesireWhen the body engages […]
Every time you smell biryani, samosas, or freshly fried pakoras, your mouth begins to water — almost automatically. But have you ever wondered why? It’s not just hunger; it’s psychology. The answer lies in a powerful phenomenon known as the conditioned reflex, first discovered by Russian physiologist Ivan Pavlov in the late 19th century. Pavlov’s […]
While opioid addiction affects a wide range of people, certain groups are disproportionately impacted due to social, economic and health-related factors. Unfortunately, the most vulnerable populations are often less likely to receive treatment for an addiction or substance use disorder. In this episode of Off the Charts, Dr. Aaron Burnett, medical director for Regions Hospital […]
When it comes to keeping babies comfortable at night, the common wisdom is that a baby’s room should be kept between 68°F and 72°F. Experts also recommend leaning toward the cooler side because babies conserve more of their body heat in the first months of life, and overheating can be dangerous. However, every baby is […]
Since childhood we’ve used music to remember – just think of all the songs to learn the alphabet and the 50 states. So, perhaps it shouldn’t be surprising that music offers profound benefits to people experiencing memory loss or cognitive decline. “Music has a way of overcoming barriers,” says Paul Scholtz, artistic co-director of Cantus […]
