Telomeres, mTOR, fasting, metabolism, weight, sleep and longevity.
Let me start this article by saying that the secret to longevity could be understood through something as simple as a candle! Just as a candle’s flame flickers while consuming the wax below, there’s a biological “candle” burning within every cell of your body—your telomeres. Like that candle, the longer your telomeres, the longer your biological…
Introduction: Dracula, Immortality, and Our Obsession With Staying Young I was recently in New Orleans in March 2025 where I was invited to speak in conference. Given the intriguing history of New Orleans, this conference gave me the perfect opportunity to tour the city and immerse myself in dark stories. The “Ghost and Vampire Walking…
We can slow down aging. There is a secret weapon which can do that. And this secret weapon lies deep inside your cells. Scientists have uncovered a fascinating system that controls how fast or slow we age. This system revolves around something called mTOR. mTOR is a tiny, but powerful, protein that acts like a…
Yesterday I opened my refrigerator to check what I can use for cooking my dinner. I had lettuce, spring onion, baby spinach and carrots. All looked fresh. I found myself thanking modern science that allows vegetables to be kept fresh for so many days. Without refrigerator, these vegetables would have gone bad a long time…
Who doesn’t want to keep looking slim and fit? But the path towards such appearance is difficult. Tight dietary schedules and disciplined exercise regimens are followed in the hope of maintaining such aesthetic state of body. Of course, there are few people who are blessed- they eat anything at any quantity and seldom exercise- yet…
Introduction We all hate that fat accumulating around our abdomen. A slim muscular body is cherished and obese flabby ones are looked down upon. Weight is claimed to be inversely proportional to health- more the weight worse is the health. Weight loss is a billion dollar industry. People spend enormous amount of money on gyms…
In this article, I have attempted to take a scientist’s approach by analyzing all the available data. But I have also tried my best to present the findings in a manner that even a layman can understand. (That’s the objective of this website anyway!). At the end of this, you will understand what really science is saying about fasting and will guide to adopt rational practices to get the maximum benefits.
