The testosterone gene: Do you have it in you? Anyone who has been to the gym clearly know the effects of the male hormone testosterone on the human body. Testosterone is the hormone responsible for “maleness” which includes body hair, facial hair,voice pitch, aggressiveness and other traits. In professional bodybuilding circuit it’s understood that one […]
The modern sedentary lifestyle has now made obesity, a national epidemic. Doctors, nutritionists, and fitness professionals are doing everything they can to encourage people to lead healthier lives. Why not use your 23andme fitness information from your raw data to learn more about the status of sports-related genes like ACE and ACTN3? Why do some […]
Xcode Life Sciences, consumer health-genomics company has now launched a new programme 100 & Life. The programme that is aimed at helping the Indian population eat the right foods; do the right physical activities; feel the right way and live healthier and longer.. Read More : Link to original article
What is Genetic Risk? [hr height="30" style="default" line="default" themecolor="1"] Genetic risk is the probability of a person developing a particular health condition which tells you how susceptible you are (genetically) to that condition. How is this quantified? [hr height="30" style="default" line="default" themecolor="1"] Genetic risk for a condition can be evaluated and quantified using certain statistical […]
Stroke [hr height="30" style="default" line="default" themecolor="1"] Stroke, a medical condition is characterized by rapid loss of brain function due to a disturbance in the blood supply to the brain. Stroke is sometimes called a “brain attack.” If blood flow is stopped for longer than a few seconds, the brain cannot get the required oxygen and […]
Our unique genetic profile can make some of us more suitable for endurance activities, others for more intense sprinting activities or power training. Genes involved in ‘endurance type of activities’ minimize muscle fatigue during prolonged period of mild to moderate intensity exercises, while genes involved in ‘sprinting’ relate to power, rapid bursts of energy, and […]
Stretching is one of the most fundamental components of a fitness or exercise regime. Performing stretching exercises before any fitness activity allows the body to become more flexible and less prone to injury. Stretching after exercise is also equally important. It allows the muscles to get back to their normal form and helps reduce muscle […]
SNP or Single Nucleotide Polymorphism can simply be termed as copying error made by cells during the process of making new cells wherein a ‘wrong’ nucleotide is present in the DNA sequence in the place of a ‘correct’ nucleotide. For e.g., let’s assume that the normal sequence of a particular section of DNA in humans […]
With over 30 million people diagnosed to be diabetic, India is well on its way to becoming the diabetes capital of the world! Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder that occurs when the body cannot regulate the production or usage of insulin. Insulin is a hormone that converts sugar, starches, and other food into energy. This […]
