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Exercising increases life satisfaction

October 26, 2012
It seems that exercising has more benefits than simply keeping us healthy or helping people lose weight. A new research suggests that exercising actually increases our satisfaction levels and gives us a sense of well-being. …

Get rid of the modern day demons this Dussehra

October 24, 2012
Dussehra is a time when we celebrate the triumph of good over evil. This Dussehra we present to you seven modern day demons and tips to get rid of them: Demon 1: Stress Stress is one of the most understated evils of our …

Reduce your stress levels with ten minute ‘tension tamers’

October 23, 2012
Tension Tamer, a simple 10-minute technique to reduce stress, improve quality of sleep and decrease tiredness. It involves deep breathing and imagery using one’s personal preference and is encouraged at bedtime. A simple and …

‘Golden hour’ awareness can prevent strokes: Experts

October 19, 2012
Stroke is preventable if  patient  admitted within the 'golden hour' , the crucial four-and-a-half-hour after the symptoms start to show. The drug tissue plasminogen activator an help patients recover within an …

Feeling depressed? Fast food may be the culprit

October 25, 2012
Feeling down lately? It could be the fast food that is doing you in. Watch this video to find out how researchers have discovered that junk food could push you deeper into depression. For more information you could also read: …

Why depression hits women after childbirth?

October 15, 2012
Women may be hit with depression after childbirth due to chronic stress during pregnancy that negates benefits that the brain bestows on mothers, a study says. 'Normal' rat mothers showed an increase in brain cell connections in …

Employers can do very little to solve workplace depression

October 11, 2012
Though medical practitioners say that workplace depression is a significant and possibly growing problem, they believe employers can do very little to improve mental health in the office. Steve Horvath, president and CEO of the …

When fatigue means much more than tiredness

October 8, 2012
Everyone feels tired, at the end of the day, as a result of 12-14 waking hours spent in physical and mental work plus emotional interactions. This kind of tiredness is relieved by a break from the daily work routine, doing …

Dealing with drug addiction

October 3, 2012
2nd October is National Anti-Drug Addiction Day. Drugs are one of the greatest vices of our society. Drug addicts literally lose the ability to make rational decisions and getting the next ‘hit’ takes precedence over …

Stroke – a reality check for young India

April 26, 2013
29th September is World Heart Day One morning Rahul, a cheerful and healthy-appearing 29 year old, was unable to bounce out of his bed as usual and needed help to arise from the bed. After a few anxious moments he felt alright …

72% corporate employees at a higher risk of heart attack: ASSOCHAM Survey

September 29, 2012
  29th September is World Heart Day Everybody knows that the corporate sector is usually more stressed that other sectors, but according to a recent survey conducted by ASSOCHAM on the occasion of ‘World Heart day’, …

Eggs and meat during pregnancy good for the baby

September 25, 2012
Consuming larger amounts of choline during pregnancy may lower an infant's vulnerability to mental and stress-related illnesses, and chronic conditions, like hypertension, later in life, claimed nutrition scientists and …

Blame your genes, not your boss for job stress

September 17, 2012
Genes could play a role in your stress levels linked with jobs, not your employer, says a study. Timothy Judge, professor of management, University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business, based his findings on an analysis …

Beat stress and anxiety through exercise

September 17, 2012
Feeling a bit on edge? Maybe an intense workout is what your mind and body requires. A new study suggests that working out  not only keeps you fit and healthy but also helps you cope with anxiety and stress. "While it is …