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India's Breastfeeding Decline May Be The First Sign Of A Growing Postnatal Care Gap
Recent findings from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) suggest that breastfeeding practices in India are showing signs of decline in certain indicators, raising questions that extend beyond infant nutrition alone.
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Why Women Actually Need An Hour More Sleep Than Men (And What Happens If You Skip It)
Women actually need an extra hour of sleep as they use their brains throughout the day. Dr. Viny Kantroo explains why women need more sleep than men and, if you skip it, what can happen.
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UK Hospital Opens Rooftop Critical Care Garden With 60 Beds: Is This The Future Of Healthcare?
A UK hospital has unveiled a 60-bed rooftop critical care garden designed for ICU patients, blending nature, sunlight, and rehabilitation. Experts say such healing spaces may improve recovery, sleep quality, mental health, and overall patient outcomes.
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Depression Duration Linked To Severe Brain Changes, Finds Study
The duration for which one remains depressed may impact how severely the mental disorder makes changes in the brain, according to a study.
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Can Short Power Naps Protect Your Health During Heatwaves?
Experts say short power naps during heatwaves may help improve alertness, reduce fatigue, and ease heat-related stress, especially when combined with hydration, cooling measures, and proper nighttime sleep.
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'Twisha Sharma Bipolar, Relationship Troubled': CBI To Decode Husband's Claims
Twisha Sharma's WhatsApp messages reportedly reveal that Samarth had raised doubts about her pregnancy and questioned the paternity of the child
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Dating App CEO Questions Lower Divorce Rates In India, Says "Suffocating" Marriages Have Normalised Suffering
Jasveer Singh, Co-founder and CEO of Knot Dating, said that many people continue relationships out of societal expectations rather than genuine happiness.
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Cycling And Brain Health: A Review Finds It May Sharpen The Mind
A review of nearly 90 studies across 19 countries where cycling was tested as an intervention has found that the physical activity can be an accessible tool for improving brain health and overall well-being, such as through better moods and increased
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Twisha Sharma Case Spotlights How Mental Health Becomes Weapon In Divorces
Twisha Sharma's death and the subsequent claims by her mother-in-law about her mental health spotlight how the stigma surrounding mental illness can be weaponised against those who seek help.
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Doctor Explains The Connection Between Heatwaves And Increased Anxiety Levels
During hot weather conditions, it is common for people to feel more irritated, impatient, restless, or emotionally low. These reactions are not unusual and can happen even in otherwise healthy individuals.
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Mental Illness Burden Nearly Doubles Globally Since 1990, Says New Lancet Study
The findings suggest that mental health problems are no longer a secondary issue but a major global concern affecting productivity, education and overall quality of life.
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Lancet Study Flags Mental Disorders As Top Cause Of Global Disability
The world's burden of mental disorders has more than doubled since 1990, and they are now the leading cause of disability globally, overtaking cardiovascular disease, cancer and musculoskeletal conditions, according to a new study published in The La
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Stress And Brain Activity: Indian Institute Of Technology Kanpur Study Links 'Relaxed' Brain To Cognitive Impact
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur are studying alpha waves in the brain -- typically active when a person is awake and relaxed -- to understand how stress affects cognitive functions like attention, working memory, and ri
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"Pushed Into Glamour, Disowned By Parents": Twisha Sharma's Mother-In-Law
Twisha Sharma was discovered hanging at her husband's house in Bhopal's Katara Hills area on May 12. Originally from Noida, Twisha had entered the world of modelling between 2009 and 2012.
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Physical Activity And Mood Go Hand-In-Hand, Finds Study
An international study that analysed data that proves physical activity is related to good mood and positive emotions has found that for most people, mood improves with everyday movement.
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India's Breastfeeding Decline May Be The First Sign Of A Growing Postnatal Care Gap
Recent findings from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) suggest that breastfeeding practices in India are showing signs of decline in certain indicators, raising questions that extend beyond infant nutrition alone.
-
Why Women Actually Need An Hour More Sleep Than Men (And What Happens If You Skip It)
Women actually need an extra hour of sleep as they use their brains throughout the day. Dr. Viny Kantroo explains why women need more sleep than men and, if you skip it, what can happen.
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UK Hospital Opens Rooftop Critical Care Garden With 60 Beds: Is This The Future Of Healthcare?
A UK hospital has unveiled a 60-bed rooftop critical care garden designed for ICU patients, blending nature, sunlight, and rehabilitation. Experts say such healing spaces may improve recovery, sleep quality, mental health, and overall patient outcomes.
-
Depression Duration Linked To Severe Brain Changes, Finds Study
The duration for which one remains depressed may impact how severely the mental disorder makes changes in the brain, according to a study.
-
Can Short Power Naps Protect Your Health During Heatwaves?
Experts say short power naps during heatwaves may help improve alertness, reduce fatigue, and ease heat-related stress, especially when combined with hydration, cooling measures, and proper nighttime sleep.
-
'Twisha Sharma Bipolar, Relationship Troubled': CBI To Decode Husband's Claims
Twisha Sharma's WhatsApp messages reportedly reveal that Samarth had raised doubts about her pregnancy and questioned the paternity of the child
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Dating App CEO Questions Lower Divorce Rates In India, Says "Suffocating" Marriages Have Normalised Suffering
Jasveer Singh, Co-founder and CEO of Knot Dating, said that many people continue relationships out of societal expectations rather than genuine happiness.
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Cycling And Brain Health: A Review Finds It May Sharpen The Mind
A review of nearly 90 studies across 19 countries where cycling was tested as an intervention has found that the physical activity can be an accessible tool for improving brain health and overall well-being, such as through better moods and increased
-
Twisha Sharma Case Spotlights How Mental Health Becomes Weapon In Divorces
Twisha Sharma's death and the subsequent claims by her mother-in-law about her mental health spotlight how the stigma surrounding mental illness can be weaponised against those who seek help.
-
Doctor Explains The Connection Between Heatwaves And Increased Anxiety Levels
During hot weather conditions, it is common for people to feel more irritated, impatient, restless, or emotionally low. These reactions are not unusual and can happen even in otherwise healthy individuals.
-
Mental Illness Burden Nearly Doubles Globally Since 1990, Says New Lancet Study
The findings suggest that mental health problems are no longer a secondary issue but a major global concern affecting productivity, education and overall quality of life.
-
Lancet Study Flags Mental Disorders As Top Cause Of Global Disability
The world's burden of mental disorders has more than doubled since 1990, and they are now the leading cause of disability globally, overtaking cardiovascular disease, cancer and musculoskeletal conditions, according to a new study published in The La
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Stress And Brain Activity: Indian Institute Of Technology Kanpur Study Links 'Relaxed' Brain To Cognitive Impact
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur are studying alpha waves in the brain -- typically active when a person is awake and relaxed -- to understand how stress affects cognitive functions like attention, working memory, and ri
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"Pushed Into Glamour, Disowned By Parents": Twisha Sharma's Mother-In-Law
Twisha Sharma was discovered hanging at her husband's house in Bhopal's Katara Hills area on May 12. Originally from Noida, Twisha had entered the world of modelling between 2009 and 2012.
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Physical Activity And Mood Go Hand-In-Hand, Finds Study
An international study that analysed data that proves physical activity is related to good mood and positive emotions has found that for most people, mood improves with everyday movement.
