Fun fact: Bees don’t just visit flowers randomly—they actually choose flowers in ways that balance their intake of protein, fats, and carbohydrates. That’s nature’s version of “macro counting.” You know all the diet noise—keto, intermittent fasting, vegan, high-protein shakes, “detoxes.” Meanwhile, bees are quietly getting it right. The recent study “For bees, diet isn’t one-size-fits-all” …
Fun fact: Did you know that skipping breakfast—a habit many of us already have—can be rebranded as a “diet plan” called intermittent fasting? Intermittent fasting, especially the 16:8 method (16 hours of fasting and 8 hours of eating), has been hailed as everything from a weight-loss secret to a brain-boosting miracle. But recent studies have …
Fun fact: Turmeric, the golden spice of India, contains a compound called curcumin that has been studied in over 6,000 scientific papers for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Step into any Indian kitchen and you’ll find more than ingredients. You’ll find a pharmacy, a chemistry set, a memory box, and a cultural codebook—all hidden in …
Fun fact: The ancient Indian system of Ayurveda (which translates to “the science of life”) is over 5,000 years old—older than written language in many civilizations. In the world of health, the past and the future are colliding in ways we never imagined. While artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming today’s medical landscape, an unexpected influence …
Fun Fact: Your gut has over 100 million neurons—more than in your spinal cord—and can function independently of your brain. You’ve heard the phrase “gut feeling.” But what if that flutter before a big decision, that anxiety when you’re nervous, or even your everyday mood swings weren’t just in your head—but in your stomach? This …
Fun Fact: A 2024 study published in Affective Science found that people who habitually suppress positive emotions experience lower well-being across cultures, highlighting the universal impact of hiding true feelings. How are you? Most of us hear this question daily. At the store, at work, over text. And more often than not, we offer a …
Fun fact: In 2018, the United Kingdom appointed a Minister for Loneliness—believed to be the first of its kind in the world—because studies showed that over 9 million Britons often or always felt lonely. Many of them lived in large cities. When we think of loneliness, we imagine empty houses, isolated rural villages, or quiet …
Fun fact: Neuroscientists have found that the brain processes regret in the same regions it uses for decision-making—meaning regret isn’t just about the past, it’s also training for the future. We’ve all been there. The job we didn’t take. The love we let slip away. The harsh words we wish we hadn’t said. Regret often …
Fun Fact: According to a 2025 Deloitte survey, 40% of Gen Z and 35% of millennials report feeling stressed all or most of the time, highlighting the pervasive nature of burnout among younger generations. You’ve finished your work, closed your laptop, and lit a candle. Maybe you’ve queued up a meditation app, made some tea, …
Fun fact: In some clinical trials, people who take sugar pills report feeling better—even when they know it’s a sugar pill. It sounds absurd, right? A pill with no active ingredient, no drug, no chemical magic—and yet, somehow, people feel relief. Pain goes down. Mood lifts. Sleep improves. Welcome to the strange, incredible world of …
