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Dr. Ajit Kumar is a health educator, medical content reviewer, and founder of Medimadad, an evidence-based health education platform. He holds an MD (Medicine) degree and an MA (Psychology), bringing together medical knowledge and behavioral science to promote informed health decisions. His areas of focus include diabetes and metabolic health, men's health and sexual wellness, preventive healthcare, healthy aging, health psychology, and public health education. Through Medimadad, he is committed to improving health literacy by translating complex medical information into practical, accessible, and evidence-based educational content. Dr. Kumar is passionate about leveraging technology, digital health tools, and public health communication to empower individuals to make informed choices for long-term health and well-being.
Key Takeaways Zone 2 training means exercising at 50–70% of your maximum heart rate — an intensity where you can speak in short sentences but are still clearly working. A rough formula: 180 minus your age gives your Zone 2 upper limit in beats per minute. This is the training zone where your body burns […]
Key Takeaways Glycemic index (GI) measures how fast a food raises blood sugar — not how much sugar it contains. White rice has a GI of 64–72; roti made from whole wheat flour is 62–70. The difference is smaller than most people expect. Cooking method dramatically changes GI: freshly cooked white rice (GI ~72) vs […]
Key Takeaways All three supplements — zinc, ashwagandha, and fenugreek — have clinical trial evidence supporting modest testosterone increases, particularly in men who are deficient or under chronic stress. Ashwagandha (KSM-66 extract) has the strongest and most consistent evidence among the three, with multiple randomised controlled trials showing increases of 10–22% in testosterone levels. Zinc […]
Key Takeaways Whey protein builds muscle marginally faster than plant protein due to higher leucine content and faster absorption — but the difference disappears when plant protein is dosed correctly. Pea protein combined with rice protein matches whey for muscle hypertrophy in head-to-head trials — the amino acid profiles complement each other to fill the […]
Most men think about blood sugar in terms of diabetes — something to worry about only after a diagnosis. But your blood sugar level is affecting your sexual health right now, even if you have never been told you are diabetic. The connection between blood sugar and male sexual desire, energy, and performance runs deeper […]
If you have diabetes and are experiencing problems with erections, you are not alone — and this is not something to be embarrassed about. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is up to three times more common in men with diabetes than in men without it. Studies suggest that between 50 and 75 percent of men with diabetes […]
Key Takeaways A 100,000-person study found semaglutide users had a 44% lower risk of depression and 38% lower risk of anxiety disorders Psychiatric hospital visits and sick leave dropped by 42% while on the medication Substance use disorder-related hospital care fell by 47% Published in The Lancet Psychiatry (May 2026) — the largest study of […]
Key Takeaways NIH scientists have identified the exact brain mechanism that causes Ozempic weight loss to slow and stop The culprit is receptor desensitisation in the area postrema — the brain region that controls appetite Different neurons respond differently: some sustain the drug effect, others shut it down over time A drug called roflumilast has […]
Key Takeaways Oral semaglutide (Ozempic in pill form) became available in the US on May 4, 2026 — no injection required Available in 1.5 mg, 4 mg, and 9 mg tablets across 70,000+ US pharmacies Slightly lower efficacy than the injection but no refrigeration needed and needle-free Out-of-pocket cost: $149–$299/month; with insurance as low as […]
Medical Review: This article was reviewed by Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) — Healthcare Consultant and Health Educator, Founder of Medimadad. Content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. If you have concerns about your weight or metabolic health, consult your doctor. In 2023, India crossed 101 million people living with […]
Medical Review: This article was reviewed by Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) — Healthcare Consultant and Health Educator, Founder of Medimadad. Content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Rapamycin is a prescription immunosuppressant. Do not use it outside of medical supervision — it carries significant risks. In 1972, a Canadian […]
Medical Review: This article was reviewed by Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) — Healthcare Consultant and Health Educator, Founder of Medimadad. Content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. If you have concerns about your sleep quality, consult a doctor. India is now one of the world’s largest markets for smartwatches […]
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