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  • Anxiety medications may disrupt your gut health years after use, says study

    Medications taken years or even decades ago may still be altering your gut health today, reveals a recent study. Scientists found that antidepressants, beta-blockers, and anxiety meds, not just antibiotics, can leave long-term “fingerprints” on the gut microbiome, potentially impacting digestion, immunity, and wellbeing.

  • 10 things to know about depression: Loss of interest, pleasure, and concentration

    10 things to know about depression: Loss of interest, pleasure, and concentration

    Depression is more than just feeling blue — it commonly involves a profound disinterest in activities that were once pleasurable, a loss of joy in many aspects of life, and problems concentrating or making decisions.

  • Anxiety and depression: Keep your brain sharp, mind strong with this everyday guide

    Anxiety and depression: Keep your brain sharp, mind strong with this everyday guide

    Good mental health doesn’t come from a single action; it’s the sum of tiny, consistent choices. When you combine nourishing foods, movement you love, proper rest, meaningful relationships, and mindfulness, you create a protective cocoon around your mind.

  • Sleep, anxiety and depression medications linked to serious nerve disorder risk, says study

    Sleep, anxiety and depression medications linked to serious nerve disorder risk, says study

    Psychiatric medicines and ALS link: A study suggests common psychiatric meds for anxiety, depression or sleep may slightly raise ALS risk later. But experts say it could just be early ALS signs showing up first. What starts as help for mood or sleep might actually mask early nerve trouble.

  • International Panic Day 2025: Ayurvedic herbs, oil massage, pranayama and other natural remedies to stop panic attack

    International Panic Day 2025: Ayurvedic herbs, oil massage, pranayama and other natural remedies to stop panic attack

    International Panic Day is observed in June 18. Do you know that panic can hamper your sleep, digestion, and even your ability to focus, without you realising it? However, your body often whispers panic symptoms long before your mind registers the stress.

  • Benefits of Shinrin-yoku: Forest bathing, a natural way to lower stress, boost immunity, more

    Benefits of Shinrin-yoku: Forest bathing, a natural way to lower stress, boost immunity, more

    Forest bathing therapy: This summer, consider making time for a quiet walk among trees. The forest offers a form of self-care that is more than fresh air. Discover the mental and physical health benefits of forest bathing.

  • PCOS and depression symptoms: The hidden link behind mood swings and missed periods

    PCOS and depression symptoms: The hidden link behind mood swings and missed periods

    PCOS affects your hormones and also impacts mental health, self-esteem, and social wellbeing. From anxiety and mood swings to fertility pressure and societal silence, many women suffer in isolation. Addressing PCOS requires both medical and emotional support.

  • Teens with mental health concerns spend longer on social media, finds study 

    Teens with mental health concerns spend longer on social media, finds study 

    Teens with mental health conditions experience social media more intensely, often spending more time online and feeling less satisfied with interactions. They’re more affected by feedback, comparison, and self-expression pressures. Here’s what a recent study says.

  • Chronic pain can increase risk of depression, warns study

    Chronic pain can increase risk of depression, warns study

    Chronic pain doesn’t just affect your body, it can disrupt your sleep, drain your energy, and take a serious toll on your everyday life. And it’s not just about the physical struggles. Recent research shows a strong link between chronic pain and depression, highlighting how deeply the two are connected. Here’s what you should know.

  • Symptoms of depression are more common than you think, here’s how to spot the early signs

    Symptoms of depression are more common than you think, here’s how to spot the early signs

    Signs and symptoms of depression: Extreme sadness, lack of interest, sleeessness, are all signs of poor mental health. Depression doesn’t look the same for everyone, but it’s affecting millions, and it’s growing, says a recent report by CDC. Here is what you should know.

  • World Hemophilia Day 2025: The psychological effects of living with hemophilia

    World Hemophilia Day 2025: The psychological effects of living with hemophilia

    Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder. Every year April 17 is marked as World Hemophilia Day. The psychological journey of living with hemophilia is often as challenging as the physical one. Uncover the struggles.

  • Night owls more prone to depression and anxiety, here's why

    Night owls more prone to depression and anxiety, here's why

    Are you an early bird or a night owl? If you are the latter, there's a reason to worry! A recent study suggests that night owls may be prone to depression. Here’s why aligning sleep patterns with natural circadian rhythms and adopting healthier lifestyle choices is important to reduce the risk of depression.

  • Reduce exam stress naturally with daily exercises, good sleep, healthy diet; here's how

    Reduce exam stress naturally with daily exercises, good sleep, healthy diet; here's how

    Beat exam stress: Success in exams requires more than just academic effort; it demands a holistic approach to self-care. Prioritising sleep, eating nutrient-dense foods, and including physical activity in your daily routine can sharpen the mind, lower stress, and support long-term learning. Expert explains how.

  • Beat exam stress with yoga: Try breathing exercises, Mountain pose, others to stay calm

    Beat exam stress with yoga: Try breathing exercises, Mountain pose, others to stay calm

    Worried about your exams? Don’t let stress keep you up all night. Prioritise both your mental and physical well-being by introducing yoga into your study routine. With consistent practice, yoga can help you manage stress and stay focused. Here’s how.

  • Stress and sweating: Causes, symptoms, cure for anxiety-induced Hyperhidrosis

    Stress and sweating: Causes, symptoms, cure for anxiety-induced Hyperhidrosis

    Anxiety-induced hyperhidrosis can feel overwhelming. Understanding the connection between anxiety and sweating, practicing stress management techniques, and seeking appropriate medical care can help you control excessive sweating.

  • Menopause symptoms: What to expect from mood swings, hot flashes, skin changes

    Menopause symptoms: What to expect from mood swings, hot flashes, skin changes

    Menopause can bring unexpected changes: mood swings, hot flashes, and changes to your skin and hair. Every woman experiences menopause, and understanding its symptoms is key to managing it well. Discover the various symptoms and treatment strategies.

  • Mental health tips: Simple, everyday strategies to manage anxiety and depression

    Mental health tips: Simple, everyday strategies to manage anxiety and depression

    How to Manage Depression: Coping with anxiety and depression includes self-awareness, lifestyle changes, and emotional resilience. Studies suggest that by making small, consistent changes, you can regain a sense of control over your mental health and improve your health.

  • Loneliness and dementia: A silent threat to brain health, here's how to reduce risk

    Loneliness and dementia: A silent threat to brain health, here's how to reduce risk

    Loneliness can be  a health risk that deserves attention. Recent studies suggest it can be the cause of dementia. Here’s how by taking proactive steps to foster meaningful relationships, you can safeguard your cognitive health and create a life filled with connection and purpose.

  • Fighting loneliness: How regular social contact can protect your mental health, tips to stay connected

    Fighting loneliness: How regular social contact can protect your mental health, tips to stay connected

    Combating loneliness is essential for maintaining mental and physical well-being. By staying connected, nurturing meaningful relationships, and seeking help when needed, you can protect yourself from poor health. Here’s why prioritising social connections and forming bonds is importantly for your physical and mental health.

  • Stress and anxiety: Stop negative thoughts with these 8 tips to relax and calm your mind

    Stress and anxiety: Stop negative thoughts with these 8 tips to relax and calm your mind

    How to manage stress and anxiety: You need consistency, compassion and consideration to manage anxiety. Here are  some practical tips that can help you build resilience and improve your well-being and make you healthier and calmer.

  • Stress and anxiety? Centre yourself with simple grounding techniques

    Stress and anxiety? Centre yourself with simple grounding techniques

    Stressed? Prone to anxiety? Can’t sleep? Whatever the season, there are simple ways in which you can help yourself by using grounding techniques.

  • Causes, symptoms and cure for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

    Causes, symptoms and cure for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

    Most people with Seasonal Affective Disorder experience symptoms that start in the fall and continue into the winter months, sapping their energy and making them feel moody. These symptoms usually resolve during the spring and summer months. Here are its causes, symptoms and treatment.

  • Reduce stress and anxiety with these 7 useful techniques, reclaim mental stability

    Reduce stress and anxiety with these 7 useful techniques, reclaim mental stability

    Feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of work, personal life, emotions, and social commitments? Here are some expert-recommended techniques to help reduce stress, improve your mental and emotional well-being, and promote physical health, allowing you to lead a more balanced and productive life free from stress.

  • Children and mindfulness: Teach kids to practice gratitude, create a safe room when overwhelmed

    Children and mindfulness: Teach kids to practice gratitude, create a safe room when overwhelmed

    Teaching mindfulness to children helps build emotional resilience, focus, and empathy. Practices like guided breathing, gratitude journaling, and mindful activities can be seamlessly integrated into daily routines. Backed by Indian experts and research, these habits foster mental well-being and a balanced outlook on life.

  • Mental health matters: Natural ways to manage depression without turning to medication

    Mental health matters: Natural ways to manage depression without turning to medication

    Natural remedies for depression are most effective in mild cases or as complementary practices to professional treatment. Check out a few such remedies.

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