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Research on brain health, cognitive performance, sleep science, dementia prevention, and mental clarity. Covers Alzheimer’s risk, sleep disorders, neurological health, and brain-boosting supplements — reviewed by Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) | MA Psychology.
Medically Written & Reviewed By Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) — Founder, Medimadad. About the Author | Editorial Policy Of all the secondary findings to come out of the GLP-1 research boom, this is the one that surprised me most when I first read it. A registry study out of Sweden — tracking close to […]
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 […]
Key Takeaways Consumer sleep trackers are reasonably accurate at detecting total sleep time (within 30-45 minutes) but significantly overestimate sleep quality Sleep stage accuracy (light, deep, REM) is poor — studies show only 65-69% accuracy compared to polysomnography The Oura Ring and Apple Watch perform best in independent validation studies; basic fitness trackers perform worst […]
Medically Written & Reviewed By Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) — Founder, Medimadad. About the Author | Editorial Policy What Is the APOE Gene? APOE stands for apolipoprotein E — a protein involved in fat metabolism and, critically, in the transport and clearance of cholesterol and other lipids in the brain. The gene has three […]
Medically Written & Reviewed By Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) — Founder, Medimadad. About the Author | Editorial Policy How the Alzheimer’s Blood Test Works The Alzheimer’s blood test measures levels of a protein called phosphorylated tau 217 (p-tau217). In Alzheimer’s disease, abnormal tau proteins accumulate in the brain, disrupting neural communication and eventually causing […]
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. India is in the middle of a quiet dietary crisis. Urban Indian consumption of ultra-processed foods — packaged chips, instant noodles, commercial […]
Medically Written & Reviewed By Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) — Founder, Medimadad. About the Author | Editorial Policy If you have ever experienced a migraine that begins with visual disturbances – zig-zag lines, blind spots, flashing lights, or a shimmering arc of light that moves across your field of vision – you have experienced […]
Medically Written & Reviewed By Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) — Founder, Medimadad. About the Author | Editorial Policy You went to bed at a reasonable hour, slept for eight hours, and woke up feeling like you barely slept at all. This experience is so common that many people assume it is simply how adult […]
Medically Written & Reviewed By Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) — Founder, Medimadad. About the Author | Editorial Policy Walk into any supplement shop and you will find both ashwagandha and creatine on the shelves – often marketed for completely different purposes. Ashwagandha is positioned as a stress and anxiety supplement. Creatine is positioned as […]
Medically Written & Reviewed By Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) — Founder, Medimadad. About the Author | Editorial Policy Sleep apnea affects an estimated 100 million people worldwide, and India carries a disproportionate burden – with obesity, anatomical factors, and underdiagnosis creating a perfect storm. The standard treatment, CPAP therapy, is effective but poorly tolerated: […]
Medically Written & Reviewed By Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) — Founder, Medimadad. About the Author | Editorial Policy Creatine has been sitting in gym bags for decades. Now it is appearing in psychiatry research – and the findings are surprising enough that several academic medical centres have begun clinical trials specifically testing creatine as […]
Medically Written & Reviewed By Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) — Founder, Medimadad. About the Author | Editorial Policy Most people have heard of creatine. Most people assume it is just for bodybuilders. New research is proving that assumption completely wrong. Scientists have spent the last several years studying what creatine does to the human […]
