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Mental illnesses on the rise in India: Know why and what you can do to fight the problem

Mental health illness is a prevailing problem in India. Dr Anuneet Sabharwal explains why and what you can do to fight the problem.
Safeguard your respiratory health amidst high air pollution levels with these expert tips

As air pollution increases, doctors are seeing a surge in respiratory conditions in people. Dr Siri Kamath, Consultant Physician, BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital, Kengeri, Bangalore, explains how you can avoid air pollution.
Delhi seeing rise in COPD and asthma cases as air pollution spikes: Tips to stay safe

Wearing a face mask is the most effective way to stay safe from COVID-19 as well as air pollution this winter, say doctors.
Sexual assault may lead to serious mental illness: Here’s how to cope with PTSD

Sexual assault survivors suffer anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) months after being assaulted.
10 things depression makes you experience that no one talks about

Depression doesn't mean you're feeling sad. In fact, living with this mental illness can significantly alter your life. Here's how.
Scientists develop AI tool that can detect changes in patients' mental health

The researchers hope that the new AI tool will help them better understand how people with mental illnesses are doing and transform mental health care.
How our brain balances pleasure and pain - Researchers crack the code

The study was conducted in the brains of mice. Now the researcher wants to get a bigger picture in people with psychiatric disorders.
Pregnant teens more likely to live in poor, have poor mental health

Teenage pregnant women are also more likely to have depression during pregnancy. Researchers suggest addressing teenage mental illness during pregnancy to minimize the impact on their overall health and wellbeing.
A good health care plan can reduce the number of mental illness patients : Study

According to a study published in the journal 'Health Services Research', patients with serious mental illnesses ending up in hospital can be reduced by 40 per cent if they have a good care plan. Read on to know more.
One in five cardiac rehab patients suffers from depression : Study

A recent study has found that patients suffering from a mental illness are more likely to drop out of cardiac rehabilitation. Read on to know why.
Childhood trauma increases the chance of delivering baby early in life and outside of marriage

According to the research published in the Journal of Health and Social Behaviour, people who experience traumas early in life, they are less likely to make positive choices. Read on to know more
20 most painful health conditions a person can have

National Health Service (England) has come up with 20 most painful conditions a person can have. Read on to know more about these conditions.
Why people refuse to talk to therapists

200 million people in India have mental health issues but only 10-12 per cent go for psychotherapy. Read on to know more.
International Yoga Day: Perform this ancient exercise to deal with mental illness

Stress is one of the major factors that leads to depression and you can deal with stress through yoga.
World Food Safety Day 2019: Ensure clean eating through smart storage strategies

While celebrating World Food Safety Day for the first time today, we tell you how to preserve your food to keep them safe and retain their nutritional value.
Know about these health benefits of ash gourd
4 yoga poses that will keep you healthy, mentally

As a recent research sheds light on the contribution of lead exposure on your mental health, we tell you what yoga asanas are good for your mind.
Being bullied increases mental illness risk in teens: Study

A novel study published in Molecular Psychiatry has revealed that being bullied can change the physical structure of the adolescent brain, increasing the risk of mental illness.
Ananya Birla feels there is stigma and shame surrounding Mental illness

Ananya Birla feels there are a stigma and fear surrounding mental illness which often isolates people. The singer says people in India are scared to reach out for help because they don't want to be judged.
Prenatal exposure to toothpaste, make-up chemical advances girls' puberty: Study says

According to a study published in the journal Human Reproduction, girls exposed to chemicals commonly found in makeup, toothpaste, soap and other personal care products before birth may hit puberty at an early age.

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