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NDTV
14 hours ago
- Health
- NDTV
Samantha Ruth Prabhu's 90-Second Dead Hang Is Proof Of Her Incredible Strength
There is no doubt that Samantha Ruth Prabhu is a fitness inspiration. Be it yoga, gym, swimming, or ice baths – she does anything and everything to stay fit. The Kushi actor dropped another fitness video on Instagram to keep us all inspired for the week. Well, Samantha, along with her trainers Pavneet Chhabra and Paridhi Joshi, was seen doing a dead hang. Can you guess how long the trio held the position? 30 seconds? No. One minute? Still a no. Well, all three of them held the position for close to one and a half minutes. We do not know about you, but we are totally motivated. Samantha Ruth Prabhu Aces Dead Hang Exercise Dead hangs are simple but super effective. They help strengthen your grip, improve shoulder stability and posture. The exercise is also great for loosening up tight muscles and building endurance. Plus, you do not need any fancy setup – just a bar and a bit of patience. In her caption, Samantha Ruth Prabhu wrote, 'It's not about how you look. Not about genetics. Not about muscle mass or flexed selfies. It's about how strong you are, when no one's watching.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Take 20 (@take20health) In the clip, Samantha Ruth Prabhu also included a snippet of Canadian-American physician Peter Attia, where he talked about the importance of grip strength for longevity. Peter Attia explained, 'A male between the ages of 40 and 50 should be able to dead hang for two minutes. 90 seconds for a female. Another metric that we have for males between the ages of 40 and 50, they should be able to carry their body weight 50 percent in each hand for a minute.' 'If someone weighs 90 kilos, they should be able to put 45 kilos in each hand and walk for a minute. And for a female, they should be able to carry three-quarters of their body weight for a minute. That is a great indication of upper body strength, but also of balance and coordination,' he added. Peter Attia explained that when you are carrying that much weight, walking is not exactly easy – it takes real strength. He pointed out how strong the link is between grip strength and overall health. In his words, 'it's enormous.' For example, people with the highest grip strength have a 70% lower risk of developing and dying from dementia compared to those with the lowest grip strength. Talking about how grip strength reflects overall body strength, the physician added, 'Grip strength is not about grip strength. It is a proxy for total body strength, for muscle mass.: So, take some fitness inspiration from Samantha Ruth Prabhu and get moving.
New York Times
3 days ago
- Health
- New York Times
The Protein Bar Arms Race
In late August 2024, the physician and longevity guru Peter Attia posted a new reel for his 1.3 million Instagram followers, featuring a close-up of a stack of golden boxes, each about the size of a hardcover book, piled up on a marble countertop. The image stood out; Mr. Attia's grid consists mostly of snippets from his popular podcast, The Drive, and straight-to-camera clips of him sharing advice on topics like zone 2 cardio training or the importance of getting regular colonoscopies. 'Pretty awesome day in the Attia household,' he said from behind the camera. 'Just received, yesterday, the first official shipment of the new David bar.' These protein bars would become available to the public in a few weeks, Mr. Attia explained, and the teenagers in his home — a demographic not known to be obsessed with optimal nutrition — had been devouring his supply. 'I think these are just awesome, and I am really excited for people to start trying these things,' he said. The David bar, created by the RXBar co-founder Peter Rahal and a Keto cookie entrepreneur named Zach Ranen, was diving into a marketplace already up to its eyeballs in protein. In recent years, protein supplementation has crossed the species barrier from fitness-coded products like bars into everyday foods. Today's supermarkets offer high-protein frozen waffles, breakfast cereals, popcorn, pastas, ice cream — even protein-enhanced soda and candy. According to the market research firm Mintel, the number of food and beverage products coming to market with a high protein claim quadrupled between 2013 and 2024. The protein maximizer can now begin her day with a Legendary Foods Brown Sugar Cinnamon Breakfast Pastry (20 grams of protein), move on to Immi's pea protein-based instant ramen for lunch (24 grams), snack on Wilde chips made from chicken and egg white (10 grams), and microwave a Vital Pursuit high-protein frozen pepperoni pizza (22 grams) for dinner — all, to borrow Michael Pollan's aphorism, without eating anything her great-grandmother would have recognized as food. But for the protein-obsessed, the bar still reigns supreme. The category-leading protein bar, Quest, tops out at 21 grams of protein for 180 calories: almost as much protein as a McDonald's Big Mac, for less than half the calories. 'We knew we could do more,' Mr. Rahal said recently, during a visit to the brand's offices in Manhattan. 'The question is, what's the upper limit?' Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Health
- Malay Mail
A surprising health component of durians?
JULY 26 — I've been reading some popular science books and I'd like to share some interesting findings, especially for all you durian lovers out there. It appears that our beloved king of fruits contains something beneficial to our health. Apparently durians produce this molecule called spermidine (yes, I know what that sounds like) which is important because it promotes this biological process known as autophagy. If you Google that word you'll see that it's a process by which our bodies perform a clean-up of weak or dying cells. Meaning 'self-eating' or 'self-devouring', longevity expert Peter Attia explains: '…the catabolic side of metabolism, when the cell stops producing new proteins and instead begins to break down old proteins and other cellular structures into their amino acid components, using the scavenged materials to build new ones. It's a form of cellular recycling, cleaning out the accumulated junk in the cell and repurposing it or disposing of it.' It's like, instead of going to a hardware store to get more things to fix your house, the contractor digs through the debris in your house and tears down spare materials which he can then reuse to build new parts. One of the materials our biological 'contractor' rips out are the so-called zombie cells i.e. old proteins and/or damaged cellular structures. One of the best ways of attaining autophagy is via fasting. Restricting the production of glucose and thus cutting off their supply to these cells prevents their further growth and invites their eventual destruction and repurposing. Voila! Our zombie cells die! But back to durians. It seems our beloved Black Thorns, Red Prawns and Green Bamboos also help in boosting autophagy and rejuvenating our cells because they contain— surprise surprise! — spermidine which is a, 'natural polyamine that stimulates cytoprotective macroautophagy/autophagy.' From what I understand, that's just sexy scientific talk for the ability to maintain cellular homeostasis, promote anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties as well as other beneficial functions. Nicklas Brendborg, in his book Jellyfish Age Backwards, re-emphasises the value of spermidine towards longevity and also highlights some foods that are relevant: 'Spermidine is found in many foods, and studies even show that a higher spermidine intake is associated with a lower risk of death. If you want to increase your spermidine intake, the best bet is wheatgerm…Besides that, other spermidine-containing foods include soy beans, certain mushrooms, sunflower seeds, corn and cauliflower. If you're more adventurous, you can also try eel liver, adzuki beans or durian fruit.' Like most Malaysians, I'm very glad that durian (and mushrooms and corn and cauliflower!) is included in that list. Finally, apart from promoting the self-recycling of cells, spermidine is also associated with improved cognitive function. Spermidine is also contained in bread, salad, cheese, potatoes, noodles, meat, fish, and most fruits and vegetables. This is surely good news for those of us who are not fond of Musang King. For those who are, well, you're welcome. Note: This article does not constitute medical advice. Please consult your doctor or physician before embarking on a new diet or supplementation or both. No, I don't actually believe that 'eating more durians will make you live longer and healthier'.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
How To Live Long, Minus Disease
Fasting, personalised nutrition, regular exercise Longevity is the new new holy grail. Naturally, therefore, the market offers magic diets, pills and exercises promising a sure-shot path to healthy nineties – and beyond. Thing is, the science of longevity is still largely a mystery. Outlive: The Science & Art Of Longevity by Peter Attia breaks it all down helpfully. Turns out we intuitively know some of the hows, but we don't quite get the whys. The problem, Attia says, is with the approach of current medicine – described as Medicine 2.0 – that has become very adept at staving off death by months or years, but not prolonging lifespan or healthspan. This is because modern medicine intervenes too late – when disease has already taken root. What's needed, per the book, is Medicine 3.0, which identifies markers of disease based on a person's unique genetic and medical history, and intervenes way before actual disease sets in. This approach has the potential to change the last bits of most people's lives – 70s or 80s – into productive disease-free years or even bestow us with a bonus decade that could see us make it to healthy nineties. What's needed though is a system-wide reorientation. Greater medical focus on prevention. And tweaking health insurance so that it covers preventive treatments. Sounds a lot. But the effort is well worth it, the book argues. It addresses the Four Horsemen of bad health – heart disease, cancer, neurodegenerative disease, and Type 2 diabetes and related metabolic dysfunction. Understanding how to keep them at bay is key. The book offers plenty of scientific clues. For example, one possible longevity gene that has emerged in multiple studies of centenarians is FOXO3 and its variants. The gene actually regulates other genes that maintain cellular health. And guess what! FOXO3 tends to be more active when we are slightly deprived of nutrients or when we are exercising. Similarly, rapamycin, the miracle molecule that was discovered on remote Easter Island but is now a mainstay of transplant medicine, works on the intracellular protein complex called mToR, which plays a key role in longevity at the cellular level. When food is plentiful, mTOR is active and cells go into growth mode. When food is scarce, mTOR is suppressed and cells go into recycling or cleaning mode, making them more resilient. This bit of science on cellular mechanisms supports the logic of fasting to promote health. Exercise is the most powerful longevity drug, the book says. But it's not about strength training vs cardio. Instead, think about the 10 physical activities you want to be doing in your eighth or ninth decade and work back to determine how much fitness you should have now. To lift a 20kg suitcase overhead when you are older means being able to lift a 40kg suitcase now. Exercise can reverse both physical and cognitive decline. And almost any kind of exercise is better than none at all. High aerobic fitness and strength are linked to longer lifespan. The more aerobically fit you are, the more your body will be able to use oxygen to generate ATP – the chemical that powers our cells. Attia warns against a dogmatic approach to diet and wants the term replaced with nutritional biochemistry. Each of us reacts to food molecules in a different way. So the same diet can produce different results. Hence, nutrition has to be highly personalised and pegged to our own unique health parameters. Decode yourself, eat right, do the brisk daily walk – live long. Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Disclaimer Views expressed above are the author's own.
Forbes
14-07-2025
- Health
- Forbes
The Longevity Revolution Is Coming — Will It Include You?
Who wants to live forever? The answer is — just about everyone. But as people live longer, the real question is whether those extra years will be healthy, productive, and accessible to all — or a privilege for the few. When most people think about longevity, they think about fitness trackers, sleep clinics, biohacking startups, or the latest personalized supplements. But as someone who has spent the past decade building a healthcare company in Bangladesh, I can tell you: the tools for living longer have been around a very long time. What's missing are the systems to make those tools available to everyone. The evidence is clear: if everyone in the world had access to a basic health check once a year, we ... More could increase life expectancy by up to seven years across the globe. The biggest breakthroughs in life expectancy won't come from flashy technology. They will come from preventing disease altogether — from ensuring that more people can detect and manage chronic illnesses before they become life-threatening. Today, over 70% of deaths globally are caused by chronic, non-communicable diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Modern longevity is about staying healthy, active, and free from chronic disease for as long as possible. As longevity expert Dr. Peter Attia has said, 'The goal isn't to avoid death entirely — that's impossible — but to delay the onset of the diseases that most commonly kill us.' The goal isn't to avoid death entirely — that's impossible — but to delay the onset of the diseases that most commonly kill evidence is clear: if everyone in the world had access to a basic health check once a year, we could increase life expectancy by up to seven years across the globe. And yet, many people only seek care when they are already seriously ill. In emerging markets especially, the window for prevention closes too soon — often due to cost, distance, or a lack of trust in the system. At Praava Health, we've seen how that can change. Through a combination of high-quality physical clinics and digital tools, we've served nearly a million patients in Bangladesh — and today, over 30% of our patients come to us for preventive care, not just treatment. Technology plays a critical role — not as a substitute for the doctor, but as a bridge that amplifies access and care. At Praava, digital tools allow us to reach underserved communities, automate clinical protocols, flag early signs of disease, and help patients take control of their health. If we focus only on technology, we risk leaving vast populations behind. Nearly three billion people globally still lack internet access. Over a billion live without reliable electricity. The good news is that we don't need fancy tech to improve healthspan. Even in the richest countries in the world, no technology tool or gadget can replace human connection, continuity, or care. No technology, no treatment, can substitute for the power of community. In fact, as more of us spend more and more time looking at screens rather than at each other, loneliness is one of the greatest and most underestimated health challenges of our time. We now know that social isolation doesn't just affect our mental wellbeing — it increases the risk of heart disease, dementia, and premature death as much as smoking or obesity. Longevity begins with systems: trusted, accessible, affordable care. Across the Global South, we've already seen how simple, system-level investments in prevention can dramatically improve outcomes: These stories prove what's possible, even when resources are scarce. The tools to extend life are in frontline clinics, community health programs, and policies that make prevention accessible. And the returns on longevity are not only social — they're economic. Longer, healthier lives translate into stronger labor markets, rising incomes, and growing consumer demand. In emerging markets, simple interventions can deliver outsized gains for both health and financial returns. Healthcare systems in Asia, for example, trade at 2-3x the valuations of comparable U.S. systems — driven by demand, demographic momentum, and the ability to leapfrog outdated, rigid infrastructure. These markets can build more efficient, tech-enabled health systems from the ground up. Ultimately, each of us must be the quarterback of our own health and longevity. As Dr. Richa Chaturvedi, a leading endocrinologist in India, reminds us, 'Longevity is a fascinating mix of what we inherit from our parents and the choices we make every day. While our genes do set the stage—some people are simply born with a head start—most research agrees that how we live plays a bigger part in how long and how well we live. Things like what we eat, how active we are, how we handle stress, and whether we avoid harmful habits like smoking can make a huge difference, sometimes even outweighing family history. So, even if you don't come from a long line of centenarians, there's a lot you can do to stack the odds in your favour and enjoy a longer, healthier life.' However, without systems that enable those choices, people — especially in the Global South — are left behind. Longevity is a fascinating mix of what we inherit from our parents and the choices we make every most effective healthcare systems are built on a foundation of prevention — not just flashy tech, but high-quality, accessible care that ensures everyone can benefit from something as simple and powerful as an annual health check. To truly democratize longevity, we need: ✔ Affordable, high-quality healthcare and diagnostics, centered around primary care ✔ Financing tools like microinsurance and wellness-linked savings ✔ Investments in frontline workers and community health teams ✔ Regulations that promote access to nutritious food and clean environments ✔ Policies that remove barriers — particularly for women, rural communities, and aging populations The same drivers fueling longevity businesses in the West — prevention, proactive care, system design — are even more scalable, and often more urgent, in the Global systems that empower healthier, longer lives isn't just a moral imperative — it's an economic one. And it's one of the most investable opportunities of our time. If longevity is the next frontier of human progress, it must belong to all of us — not only those of us who can afford it.
