By Sunil Saxena Have you ever wondered why human bodies aren’t built to last forever? Mankind has been searching for answers to this question since time immemorial. But it is only now that researchers have identified eight physiological factors that contribute to human ageing, leading to death. These changes happen at the level of our…
By Dibya Prakash During a quiet dinner with a distant relative, I noticed that Dadi Ji, the family’s beloved matriarch, was barely touching her food. Concerned, I gently asked her if something was wrong. After some urging, she finally admitted that she had been suffering from a toothache and had recently lost three of her…
By Sunil Saxena Imagine if we had a key to keep our cells young and healthy forever. Well, scientists believe they may have found that key— and it’s called telomerase. Telomerase is an amazing enzyme that plays a big role in the ageing process, though it also has a flip side. Scientists associate it with…
By Amitabh Sharma We are here in the sunny Caribbean, on the island of Jamaica, where a group of parents and grandparents decided to go on a day bus trip right after a Category 4 hurricane passed the island. As her parents were on a high adrenaline mode, back home, Sue* was worried … there…
By Sunil Saxena Imagine this: You’ve been caring for your loved one day in and day out, juggling their needs while trying to keep your life on track. You shop for groceries, prepare meals, pick up prescriptions, assist with bathing, and handle a hundred other tasks, all while trying to make life a little more…
By Satyendra Once upon a time, a saint was passing through a village during the night. Inside the village he found that an old woman, with her hands on her bent waist, was trying to search something under a lamp post. The saint went near her and asked, “Mother, tell me what are you searching…
By Ranjana Sunil There was a time when your body was strong, your mind was sharp, and the days were filled with purpose. But as time passed, you began to notice the subtle changes—the aches that lingered a bit longer, the energy that faded a bit sooner. You were once the one who others relied…
By Aavesh Anand Are you a Senior looking for a gentle yet effective way to improve your flexibility, strength, and overall well-being? Then, Chair Yoga is the perfect solution for you. It’s a modified form of yoga that you do while sitting in your chair. There is no need to get down on the floor,…
By Dibya Prakash Whenever I spoke to my childhood friend Reetu, her concerns always centered around the health of her father-in-law. He was battling a host of issues—diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis, and the inevitable complications that come with age. Reetu, the ever-devoted daughter-in-law she has been, has taken on the mantle of caregiver after…