A May 2025 systematic review of 10 studies (213 patients) found mouth taping unsupported for the general population — and flagged a real suffocation risk in people with nasal blockage. What the evidence actually shows, and when nasal breathing genuinely matters.
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 & ReviewedWritten and reviewed by Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) | MA (Psychology), Founder of Medimadad. Last reviewed: August 2026. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Read our Editorial Policy. About 95% of the serotonin in your body isn’t made in your brain. It’s made […]
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 […]
⚗ Medically Written & ReviewedWritten and reviewed by Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) | MA (Psychology), Founder of Medimadad. Last reviewed: May 2026. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Read our Editorial Policy. Medical Review: This article was reviewed by Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) — Healthcare Consultant […]
⚗ Medically Written & ReviewedWritten and reviewed by Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) | MA (Psychology), Founder of Medimadad. Last reviewed: May 2026. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Read our Editorial Policy. Key Takeaways Consumer sleep trackers are reasonably accurate at detecting total sleep time (within 30-45 […]
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 […]
⚗ Medically Written & ReviewedWritten and reviewed by Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) | MA (Psychology), Founder of Medimadad. Last reviewed: April 2026. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Read our Editorial Policy. Medical Review: This article was reviewed by Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) — Healthcare Consultant […]
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: […]
