Category Archives: From the Desk of Dr.Nene

Not long ago, trusting artificial intelligence with your health would have sounded far-fetched. Today, it’s becoming routine. More and more people are turning to AI tools to understand symptoms, interpret reports, and even guide health decisions. The question is no longer if AI can help. It’s whether it should be trusted to lead. There’s no […]

In today’s fast-paced world, sleep is often the first thing we cut back on. We stay up a little later to finish work, scroll through our phones, or catch up on a show – telling ourselves we’ll make up for it later. But sleep isn’t simply downtime for the body. It’s an active biological process […]

I’ve been fortunate to travel to many parts of the world, but every now and then a place reminds you why travel can be so transformative. Japan did that for me again. Culture, people, kindness, respect, hard work, food… and even science and sound. It’s a magical place. And people bend over backwards to make […]

You’ve probably seen NMN or NAD⁺ all over social media. Biohackers are talking about it. Influencers are calling it the “anti-aging” supplement. But let’s break it down simply. Your body runs on energy at the cellular level. NAD⁺ – short for Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide – is a molecule that helps your cells turn food into […]

There are a few foods that show up in almost every culture because they just work. They’re affordable, comforting, and they consistently support good health. For many Indian households, daal is one of those foods – and honestly, it deserves more credit. This bowl may look simple, but nutritionally it checks a lot of boxes. […]

What makes you tick?” said the clock to the man.  The clock said, “I have cogs and wheels and springs. What’s your secret?” This statement epitomizes the complexity of most of our lives. Let’s face it: time waits for no one.  How do you optimize your potential, have fun, stay healthy and make a difference […]

At birth, we are given a slap on the butt to wake up. But where does the lecture come with the manual for living. Over the next 25 years, we learn to live. It is these habits and the ones we generate later that become critical to our well being. While good scientific evidence exists […]

Recognize that cardiovascular disease has killed far more people than the pandemic globally and in India. How should we proceed? The whole health equation matters… A conversation on the topic “Your heart and its health in the pandemic” featuring Dr. Nene and hosted by public health specialist Chapal Mehra for Scroll. Hope this helps in the […]