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A wave of new research warns that exercising too late in the day—especially if it’s high-intensity—could be robbing you of restorative sleep. As more Thais embrace fitness culture and nighttime gyms gain popularity in Bangkok and beyond, a landmark study of nearly 15,000 people has highlighted how the timing and intensity of your evening workout could be the culprit behind tossing, turning, and groggy mornings (Fortune, Nature Communications). For many, it’s a challenge to find gym time amid work, family, and Bangkok’s notorious traffic jams, pushing workouts close to bedtime. But these new findings have direct and important implications for health-conscious Thais.

In the landscape of Thai traditional medicine, few herbal remedies have achieved the enduring prominence of castor oil, or “ละหุ่ง.” Extracted from the seeds of Ricinus communis L., castor oil’s legacy spans centuries—pivoting from local wisdom to a remedy that has generated considerable interest among researchers and health enthusiasts in Thailand and around the world. As ancient applications increasingly intersect with medical science, castor oil emerges not only as a fascinating artifact of cultural heritage but also as a subject of rigorous pharmacological inquiry.