Partha Nandi MD, FACP
As we get older our hair turns gray. Pigment cells in our follicles gradually die off and contain less melanin (responsible for producing the pigmentation in our hair, skin, and eyes) meaning our hair turns gray or white. Depending on genetics or lifestyle, greying can happen anywhere from your 20s upward. But it is not…
You just woke up and started brushing your teeth in front of the mirror as usual. Then all of a sudden, the musical theme of the Simpsons came flying into your head, and now you know it will be stuck there all day. D’oh! But is it really so bad?
For many generations, being childless often came with feelings of sadness and regret. Now, with the world becoming more populated and the cost of raising a child more expensive, many are choosing to be childfree. The word childfree first appeared sometime before 1901. Now however, being voluntarily childless or childfree is a trend that is…
Our environment exposes us to a long list of pollutants from UV rays to ozone, and from cigarette smoke to industrial chemicals and other hazards. This constant exposure increases risk for our bodies to produce free-radicals, damaging our DNA and tissues. According to a new study, this DNA damage can increase how fast we age….
Most of us look forward to long, healthy lives, yet often we can be our own worst enemies when it comes to health. However, the secret to a longer life could be easier to attain, thanks to a new John Hopkins study. Although it might seem there are no real surprises in their findings, one…
Under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) plastic is now considered toxic in Canada. Following months of lobbying led by Canada’s plastic industry, the country should see serious bans on single-use plastic items. (1) Canada Declares Plastics Toxic Despite both the plastics and food industries trying to avoid the use of the word “toxic” in…
Will Smith committed on his Instagram to get in the “best shape of his life” and he’s doing it right. In a recent post, the 52-year-old actor shared that he is stepping up his health and fitness for a YouTube series. But you won’t see the star working out like Thor or Superman. Not yet,…
Headed to your fridge while you read this? This might be why:
Appetite Hormones Many substances help control our appetite, but two hormones are recognized as having a major influence on regulating this process. They are ghrelin and leptin. Ghrelin is called the “hunger hormone” because it stimulates appetite, increases food intake, and promotes fat storage. It is a gut-brain peptide thought to operate between the stomach…
