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Weak Internal Body Clock Linked To Higher Dementia Risk, Says New Study
"Disruptions in circadian rhythms may alter body processes like inflammation, and may interfere with sleep, possibly increasing amyloid plaques linked to dementia, or reducing amyloid clearance from the brain," says new study.
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Majority Of Psychiatric Patients In India Face Treatment Gaps Due To Stigma And Lack Of Awareness, Say Experts
Nearly 80-85 per cent of individuals suffering from psychiatric disorders do not receive timely or appropriate care due to stigma and lack of awareness, said mental experts here on Saturday.
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Compulsive Behaviours Could Be Inflammation, Not 'Habit Loop', Says New Study In Rats
The study, published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology, looked at rats and tested whether inducing inflammation in the striatum brain region responsible for motor control, habit forming and motivation would increase habitual behaviour.
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Having Sleep Apnoea Increases Risk Of Mood Disorders, Anxiety By 40%: Study
A study of older adults in Canada has linked sleep apnoea with a 40 per cent higher chance of mental health conditions, including anxiety and mood disorders.
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Post-Holiday Blues Explained: Why You Feel Low After Christmas And New Year
Many people feel sad, fatigued or disconnected once Christmas and New Year celebrations end. Known as post-holiday blues, this emotional slump arises from disrupted routines, unmet expectations, social withdrawal, and winter factors.
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New Lancet Study: Over 1 Billion Women Faced Childhood Sexual Violence In 2023
Sexual and intimate partner violence contribute to major mental health disorders and chronic illnesses, highlighting the urgent need for stronger legal measures and support services worldwide.
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Is Poor Sleep Discipline Causing Forgetfulness In Young Professionals? Doctor Says Yes
Forgetfulness is rising among young professionals, and poor sleep discipline is a major culprit. A neurologist explains how disrupted sleep harms memory, focus and productivity, and how simple lifestyle fixes can restore cognitive clarity.
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Even 30 Minutes Of Social Media Use Can Impair Children's Attention: Study
Children who spend more than 30 minutes on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat are likely to experience a gradual decline in their ability to concentrate, according to a study of more than 8,000 children from around age 10 th
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Mental Health Disorders Affect 7.3% Of Indian Teens In 12 States, Centre Says
The prevalence of mental health disorders in the age group 13-17 years is about 7.3 per cent in 12 states, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav said on Thursday.
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Coffee Consumption Could Slow Cellular Ageing In Those With Severe Mental Illness: Study
A recent study found that drinking coffee slowed cellular ageing in adults with severe mental disorders (SMD). The study was published in the journal BMJ Mental Health.
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Violence In Early Childhood Has Immense, Lifelong Mental Health Impacts: Researchers Explain How
Evidence shows that the relationship between violence exposure and poor mental health can be seen even before a child is old enough to go to school. Researchers are learning that early adversities can have lifelong consequences.
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Violence In Early Childhood Has Immense, Lifelong Mental Health Impacts: Researchers Explain How
Evidence shows that the relationship between violence exposure and poor mental health can be seen even before a child is old enough to go to school. Researchers are learning that early adversities can have lifelong consequences.
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India's Youngest Minds Now At High Risk For Mental Health Disorders: Expert Flags Concerns, Shares Tips
While discussions on mental health often focus on adolescents or adults, emerging data and clinical experience show that emotional and behavioural difficulties are surfacing much earlier - even among children as young as one to ten years old.
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Stress And Sleep Disorders Are Impacting Your Health More Than You Know: Explainer
Chronic stress and sleep disorders quietly damage heart, metabolism and mental health.
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Stress And Sleep Disorders Are Impacting Your Health More Than You Know: Explainer
Chronic stress and sleep disorders quietly damage heart, metabolism and mental health.
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Weak Internal Body Clock Linked To Higher Dementia Risk, Says New Study
"Disruptions in circadian rhythms may alter body processes like inflammation, and may interfere with sleep, possibly increasing amyloid plaques linked to dementia, or reducing amyloid clearance from the brain," says new study.
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Majority Of Psychiatric Patients In India Face Treatment Gaps Due To Stigma And Lack Of Awareness, Say Experts
Nearly 80-85 per cent of individuals suffering from psychiatric disorders do not receive timely or appropriate care due to stigma and lack of awareness, said mental experts here on Saturday.
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Compulsive Behaviours Could Be Inflammation, Not 'Habit Loop', Says New Study In Rats
The study, published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology, looked at rats and tested whether inducing inflammation in the striatum brain region responsible for motor control, habit forming and motivation would increase habitual behaviour.
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Having Sleep Apnoea Increases Risk Of Mood Disorders, Anxiety By 40%: Study
A study of older adults in Canada has linked sleep apnoea with a 40 per cent higher chance of mental health conditions, including anxiety and mood disorders.
-
Post-Holiday Blues Explained: Why You Feel Low After Christmas And New Year
Many people feel sad, fatigued or disconnected once Christmas and New Year celebrations end. Known as post-holiday blues, this emotional slump arises from disrupted routines, unmet expectations, social withdrawal, and winter factors.
-
New Lancet Study: Over 1 Billion Women Faced Childhood Sexual Violence In 2023
Sexual and intimate partner violence contribute to major mental health disorders and chronic illnesses, highlighting the urgent need for stronger legal measures and support services worldwide.
-
Is Poor Sleep Discipline Causing Forgetfulness In Young Professionals? Doctor Says Yes
Forgetfulness is rising among young professionals, and poor sleep discipline is a major culprit. A neurologist explains how disrupted sleep harms memory, focus and productivity, and how simple lifestyle fixes can restore cognitive clarity.
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Even 30 Minutes Of Social Media Use Can Impair Children's Attention: Study
Children who spend more than 30 minutes on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat are likely to experience a gradual decline in their ability to concentrate, according to a study of more than 8,000 children from around age 10 th
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Mental Health Disorders Affect 7.3% Of Indian Teens In 12 States, Centre Says
The prevalence of mental health disorders in the age group 13-17 years is about 7.3 per cent in 12 states, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav said on Thursday.
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Coffee Consumption Could Slow Cellular Ageing In Those With Severe Mental Illness: Study
A recent study found that drinking coffee slowed cellular ageing in adults with severe mental disorders (SMD). The study was published in the journal BMJ Mental Health.
-
Violence In Early Childhood Has Immense, Lifelong Mental Health Impacts: Researchers Explain How
Evidence shows that the relationship between violence exposure and poor mental health can be seen even before a child is old enough to go to school. Researchers are learning that early adversities can have lifelong consequences.
-
Violence In Early Childhood Has Immense, Lifelong Mental Health Impacts: Researchers Explain How
Evidence shows that the relationship between violence exposure and poor mental health can be seen even before a child is old enough to go to school. Researchers are learning that early adversities can have lifelong consequences.
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India's Youngest Minds Now At High Risk For Mental Health Disorders: Expert Flags Concerns, Shares Tips
While discussions on mental health often focus on adolescents or adults, emerging data and clinical experience show that emotional and behavioural difficulties are surfacing much earlier - even among children as young as one to ten years old.
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Stress And Sleep Disorders Are Impacting Your Health More Than You Know: Explainer
Chronic stress and sleep disorders quietly damage heart, metabolism and mental health.
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Stress And Sleep Disorders Are Impacting Your Health More Than You Know: Explainer
Chronic stress and sleep disorders quietly damage heart, metabolism and mental health.
