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  • Meditation apps may help lower blood pressure, reduce stress, and even impact your genes; says study

    Meditation apps are reshaping mental health and offering mindfulness. A recent study says they are effective in reducing stress, anxiety, and insomnia, if you stick with them. But with 95% of users quitting within a month, experts say solving the drop-off dilemma is key to real impact.

  • World Alzheimer’s Day: Doctor explains how advanced diagnostics differentiate Alzheimer’s, depression and other dementias

    World Alzheimer’s Day: Doctor explains how advanced diagnostics differentiate Alzheimer’s, depression and other dementias

    Differentiation between Alzheimer’s disease, depression and other dementias is an increasing challenge in health care. Symptoms are frequently mixed, so diagnosis is not convenient. But advances in molecular diagnostics and clinical evaluations enable doctors to detect differences earlier and deliver personalized, effective treatments to patients.

  • When Zubeen Garg went into depression after separating from partner Garima, married her years later and won hearts with his song Ya Ali

    When Zubeen Garg went into depression after separating from partner Garima, married her years later and won hearts with his song Ya Ali

    Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, famed for Ya Ali from Gangster (2006), tragically died in a scuba diving accident in Singapore on September 19, 2025. His sudden death, a day before the North East Festival, left fans devastated.

  • 7 Side effects of consuming too much caffeine, according to a nutritionist

    7 Side effects of consuming too much caffeine, according to a nutritionist

    Caffeine is viewed as a fast cure for tiredness, but it can do odd things to the body if its consumption goes out of control. Caffeinated drinks and supplements can easily cause health problems, experts say. These are seven effects as explained by a well-known nutritionist.

  • From XXXL to Medium: How a 43-year-old fought postnatal depression with daily exercises and determination

    From XXXL to Medium: How a 43-year-old fought postnatal depression with daily exercises and determination

    At 43, Darshana Shukul was struggling with postpartum depression, chronic pain in her legs and the indignity of tipping the scales at 90 kilos. Even XXXL clothes were no longer fitting, and trips to the store had become dreaded ordeals. But this all changed with a simple nudge from her husband in 2021 — handing his credit card and telling her to join the gym across the street

  • 8 symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency: Watch out for hair loss, fatigue, back pain, more

    8 symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency: Watch out for hair loss, fatigue, back pain, more

    Vitamin D is key to strong bones, immunity and overall health. A deficiency is frequently overlooked but can cause fatigue, bone pain and susceptibility to illness. Endocrinologist Dr. Rahul Mehta reveals 8 warning signs of low vitamin D and safe, natural ways to get your levels up.

  • 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.

  • Chinese hospital opens ‘Dislike Going to Work Clinic’ to treat anxiety, depression

    Chinese hospital opens ‘Dislike Going to Work Clinic’ to treat anxiety, depression

    The concept for the clinic emerged from parents who had previously sought help at the hospital's 'Dislike Going to School Clinic,' asking if a similar service existed for adults.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Researchers identify 17 risk factors for age-related brain disorders: From unhealthy diet to poor sleep

    Researchers identify 17 risk factors for age-related brain disorders: From unhealthy diet to poor sleep

    The study reveals that even addressing one of these risk factors can significantly reduce the likelihood of developing multiple brain disorders. Here are the findings of the study

  • Do you crave sugary drinks? Study reveals its connection with depression

    Do you crave sugary drinks? Study reveals its connection with depression

    Causes of depression: A new research, conducted by scientists at Wenzhou Medical University in China, has confirmed how different beverages impact mental health. Sugary drinks and beverages containing artificial sweeteners may increase the risk of depression.

  • What is double depression: Symptoms, causes and treatment

    What is double depression: Symptoms, causes and treatment

    Unlike standalone MDD, where depressive episodes come and go, or PDD, which lingers at a lower intensity, double depression traps individuals in an unrelenting cycle. Here's what you need to know

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Man, 70, suffers insomnia, depression for 32 years after boss 'wrongly' punished him, leading to Parkinson's

    Man, 70, suffers insomnia, depression for 32 years after boss 'wrongly' punished him, leading to Parkinson's

    Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that causes tremors, slowed movements, and balance difficulties.

  • 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.

  • India's Got Latent contestant mocks Deepika Padukone's mental health, Samay Raina reacts after facing backlash

    India's Got Latent contestant mocks Deepika Padukone's mental health, Samay Raina reacts after facing backlash

    The backlash surrounding a controversial joke about Deepika Padukone's mental health on India's Got Latent has done little to shake the confidence of the show’s creator, Samay Raina. In fact, the comic appears to have taken the criticism in stride, using it to stir up even more attention for his YouTube channel.

  • Music therapy: Here's how it reduces stress, promotes healing, helps manage ADHD, PTSD

    Music therapy: Here's how it reduces stress, promotes healing, helps manage ADHD, PTSD

    Boost mental health: Music has the unique ability to evoke emotions, memories, and sensations that can profoundly impact our mental well-being. By harnessing the power of music, individuals can find solace, relief, and even healing.

  • Feeling sad? Here's how high cortisol level weakens immunity, makes you prone to illnesses

    Feeling sad? Here's how high cortisol level weakens immunity, makes you prone to illnesses

    Did you know that your emotions are closely linked to your immune system? Both happiness and sadness can affect your health in various ways. By focusing on your emotional well-being, you can help prevent a range of illnesses.

  • Anil Arora, Malaika Arora's father, reportedly dies by suicide: Understanding depression & mental health

    Anil Arora, Malaika Arora's father, reportedly dies by suicide: Understanding depression & mental health

    Several high-profile celebrities have died by suicide over the years, such as actors Sushant Singh Rajput and Robin Williams, Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington and celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain.

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