Oxidative Stress: ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਦੀ ਧੜਕਣ ਜਾਂ ਸਾੜਦੀ ਅੱਗ? | The Hidden Face of Oxygen

In this Rush Talk episode, Dr. Rachhpal Sahota explores the double-edged sword of oxygen — the very molecule that keeps us alive, but also sparks hidden damage inside our cells. This is the first part of a three-episode series: 1️⃣ Oxidative Stress 2️⃣ Insulin Resistance 3️⃣ Heart Attacks & Plaque Formation (with a cardiology expert) Learn how free radicals are created, why antioxidants matter, and why exercise protects you while smoking destroys you. Science made simple — in Punjabi and English — for everyday health and longevity. 👉 Watch the full series and more at: https://rushtalk.org/links 📌 Don’t forget to subscribe for weekly science explained in Punjabi & English. ________________________________________ Chapters 00:00 Highlights 00:55 – Introduction: Why Oxidative Stress Matters 02:10 – Oxygen: Life-Giver and Hidden Danger 04:30 – How Our Cells Make Energy (ATP) 06:10 – Sparks on the Conveyor Belt: Free Radicals Explained 09:00 – Antioxidants: The Body’s Firefighting Team 17:35 – Exercise vs. Smoking: The Stress Paradox 24:30 – How to Protect Yourself (Diet, Sleep, Stress, Lifestyle) 27:35 – Outro: Balance is the Key ________________________________________ Hashtags #OxidativeStress #RushTalk #ScienceInPunjabi #HealthExplained #FreeRadicals #Antioxidants #Longevity #HeartHealth