Mental health

Pornography and poor decision-making: Are they connected?

Posted By IANS, December 10, 2019 at 10:33am

Turns out that watching pornography rewires your brain to a juvenile state, impacting many cognitive skills including judgement. It can also trigger compulsive behaviour.
Embrace healthy habits if you want your brain to tackle stress efficiently

Posted By ANI, December 10, 2019 at 10:31am

Yes, you can train your brain to handle stress effectively. Addictive behaviour doesn't allow it to do so. So, inculcate healthy habits.
Mind it: Your mental health may be at stake if you have a sweet tooth

Posted By Editorial Team, December 09, 2019 at 04:11pm

We don't factor in mental health when worrying about the impacts of sugar craving. However, a spate of studies suggests that we should not the mental health challenges that our sweet tooth comes with.
Social media addicts beware: It can give you an anxiety disorder

Posted By Paras Hemrajani, December 02, 2019 at 01:49am

According to a new study, excessive social media use, television viewing and computer use are linked with increased risk of anxiety among adolescents. Read on to know about other 'strange' sources of anxiety.
Prolonged confinement can lead to mental health issues as seen in Assange’s case

Posted By Paras Hemrajani, November 27, 2019 at 05:38pm

The infamous Julian Assange, currently in a top-security British prison, has potentially fatal mental health issues. Doctors say this is because of his confinement.
Are you constantly anxious? Go to sleep

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, November 16, 2019 at 09:01pm

Constant anxiety can be a problem as it can affect normal daily life. But you can easily manage this condition if you make small lifestyle changes.
Three top Australian cricketers stepped aside for mental health reasons

Posted By Editorial Team, November 16, 2019 at 08:32pm

Australian cricketers open up about their mental state and condition. So can you. Read on to know why it is important to talk about mental illnesses.
Fish oil supplements have no effect on anxiety: Study

Posted By IANS, November 05, 2019 at 08:57pm

Increased consumption of omega-3 fats is widely promoted globally because of a common belief that it will protect against conditions such as anxiety and depression, but researchers have now found that fish oil supplements have little or no effect on such conditions.
China okays sale of first home-grown Alzheimer's drug

Posted By IANS, November 04, 2019 at 08:10pm

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive brain disorder that impairs memory, affecting the ability of patients to carry out simple tasks.
Drugs or psychotherapy? It’s the same for depressed people, says study

Posted By ANI, October 31, 2019 at 05:04pm

A new study says that medications and talk therapy are more or less the same for people with depression. Read on to know more.
Researchers uncover factors responsible for onset of Alzheimer's symptoms

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, October 23, 2019 at 07:19pm

The risk of dementia is influenced by a person's family history and conditions like cardiovascular disease and diabetes. But little is known about what affects the appearance of first symptoms of forgetfulness.
Playing professional football can give you dementia, but so can alcohol abuse

Posted By Paras Hemrajani, October 23, 2019 at 04:17pm

According to a new study, retired professional footballers are three and a half times more likely to suffer from a serious neurological disease like dementia. Here, we list a few other causes behind the development of this condition.
Playing sports can help boost your mental health

Posted By IANS, October 23, 2019 at 08:46am

A new study reveals that children who play sports are much likely to stay away from the negativity like thoughts of suicides and depression.
World Mental Health Day 2019: Psychological disorders can play a role in your creative pursuits

Posted By Sukriti Shahi, October 16, 2019 at 01:47pm

Great artists and dark life is it a coincidence that many of them were the victims of mental disorder? Few mental disorders and creativity have an unexplored link. This World Mental Health Day, we bring you an expert's views on this strange connection.
Be like Bipasha Basu this World Mental Health Day: Support people with psychological challenges the right way

Posted By Paras Hemrajani, October 10, 2019 at 05:55pm

On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, Bipasha Basu took to Instagram to pledge her support for mental health patients. You can do your bit too but beware of some mistakes that you may unwittingly make in your effort to do good.
World Mental Health Day 2019: Childhood bullying can lead to chronic depression and suicide

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, October 10, 2019 at 03:32pm

Bullying is a sad reality of childhood and most of us may have encountered it or been a witness to it. On World Mental Health Day 2019, let us see how this can lead to mental health issues including depression and suicide.
Expert Speak: This World Mental Health Day, cure depression from within

Posted By Editorial Team, October 10, 2019 at 12:45pm

As we celebrate World Mental Health Day today, it's important to understand the importance of a healthy mind. We bring you an expert who talks about depression and the approach we all need to have towards it.
World Mental Health Day 2019: Your toxic work environment is impacting your mind

Posted By Sukriti Shahi, October 10, 2019 at 11:59am

If the place where you spend three-fourth of your day doesn't provide a conducive environment, is it even worth it? On this World Mental Health Day, think again if you are pushing yourself to be at a toxic workplace.
World Mental Health Day: here's how social media is impacting your mental health

Posted By ANI, October 10, 2019 at 08:59am

While trauma, breakup and bereavement can send anyone into a downward spiral of depression, nowadays social media is also posing an increased risk for mental illness, contributing to depression, anxiety, or other internalising problems.
Widespread ills of adult bullying: What to do

Posted By Sukriti Shahi, October 06, 2019 at 01:44pm

A mean family member, an intimidating colleague or an abusive partner, adult bullying is today's reality and it can have irreversible damage on your mental health. Step up and choose your mental peace.