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6 Foods That Restore Adrenal Balance and Lower Cortisol After Prolonged Burnout

AshwagandhaOf all the adaptogens studied for adrenal recovery, ashwagandha has the most rigorous human trial data behind it. A 2012 double-blind, placebo-controlled study published in the Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine (Chandrasekhar et al.) found that adults taking 300 mg of ashwagandha root extract twice daily for 60 days showed…

Times Life · Aug 17

Originated 250 millions ago, Crocodiles and Birds closest living relatives yet one flies, apex predator can't, scientists have finally figured out why

Reversion to a cold-blooded metabolism may have saved the crocodile lineage from extinction 66 million years ago when an asteroid ended the lines of most dinosaurs, except, of course, the birds.

The Economic Times · Aug 17

7 Signs of Adrenal Exhaustion: Fatigue, Cortisol Crashes and Symptoms You Should Not Ignore

Crushing fatigue that sleep cannot fixThe most reported symptom of adrenal exhaustion is waking up tired after a full night's sleep. The adrenal glands produce cortisol in a rhythm: a sharp peak around 6 to 8 a.m. that pulls you into alertness, then a steady decline through the day. When…

Times Life · Aug 16

What Gout Is Telling You About Your Uric Acid Levels and Long-Term Kidney Health

The attack is a symptom. The acid is the problem.Gout announces itself with a specificity that few conditions match: a single joint, usually the big toe, becomes so inflamed that even a bedsheet touching it is unbearable. That inflammation is caused by monosodium urate crystals depositing in joint tissue when…

Times Life · Aug 7

Why Rheumatoid Arthritis Hits Indian Women Three Times More Often Than Men, And What Drives It

The Numbers Behind the GapRheumatoid arthritis affects roughly 0.5 to 1 percent of India's adult population, but that burden is not distributed evenly. Women account for nearly 75 percent of all RA cases globally, and data from the Indian Rheumatology Association places the female-to-male ratio in India at close to…

Times Life · Aug 6

Do you consume protein for good health? Scientists say eating less could slow ageing & improve your metabolism

New research suggests that consuming less protein may benefit many adults. According to the review, reducing protein intake could improve metabolism, lower inflammation, protect healthy cells and potentially extend lifespan. The researchers say protein restriction appears to slow biological ageing by changing how cells respond to nutrients. They also suggest…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

I Only Ever Have 15 Minutes to Workout—These Quick Strength Tri-Sets Turbocharged My Strength, Mood, and Metabolism

Super quick, super effective workouts for the strength win.

Marie Claire · Jul 31

Cold Shower vs Hot Shower: Which Is Better for Your Health?

We mostly have at least one family member who bathes in boiling hot water that we can’t even touch and that too in summers. And some always take a cold shower no matter what the temperature is. If it's very cold they still choose to bathe in ice water or…

MyLifeXP · Jul 31

The 88 things biohacker Bryan Johnson’s girlfriend is doing every day for a ‘world first’ in menstrual health research

The 30-year-old will give multiple urine, spit and stool samples a day

The Independent UK · Jul 30

What Is Cortisol and Why Is Everyone Talking About It?

Over the past few years, cortisol has become a popular topic across social media, health blogs, and wellness podcasts. Many influencers claim that high cortisol is the reason behind stubborn weight gain, constant tiredness, poor sleep, and even skin problems. As a result, people have started searching for ways to…

MyLifeXP · Jul 30