What Does Biting Your Nails Mean Psychologically? The Innocent Gesture That Says a Lot About YouNail biting, or onychophagia, is more than a nervous habit; it's a body-focused repetitive behavior linked to managing internal tension, bo...
05 Feb, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
Your fat is responsible for your bad mental health; Study suggests keto diet could rewire your brain and improve moodA recent Ohio State University study reveals a potential link between the ketogenic diet and reduced depression symptoms. Sixteen students ...
11 Sep, 2025, 01.56 AM IST
Trump administration report on US child health cited nonexistent studies, media report saysA U.S. government report, linked to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is under scrutiny for citing nonexistent studies to support its...
30 May, 2025, 07.50 AM IST
Chronic pain relief: Emotional therapy effective for older adults, research showsA recent study led by researchers at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) suggests that emotional awareness and expression thera...
15 Jun, 2024, 05.14 PM IST
One in three Covid survivors reported mental disorders within six months of recovery, shows studyAnxiety, at 17%, and mood disorders, at 14%, were the most common.
07 Apr, 2021, 06.19 PM IST
Were you an inattentive child? Distracted kids likely to have low-paying jobs in their early 30sHowever, helpful and considerate children are headed for high-paying careers.
20 Jun, 2019, 06.33 PM IST
Stay in touch: Video chatting with older adults may lower risk of depressionVideo chatting is more effective than email, instant messaging.
20 Nov, 2018, 06.10 PM IST
The power of yellow! Turmeric may help boost memory, lower Alzheimer's riskCurcumin, found in turmeric, also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
24 Jan, 2018, 01.28 PM IST
- Anxiety could be an early indicator of Alzheimer's
New York, Jan 14 (IANS) Is your elderly grandfather showing higher levels of anxiety? Beware, it may signal the early manifestation of Alzh...
14 Jan, 2018, 11.52 AM IST
Are you constantly anxious? It may be an early indicator of Alzheimer's diseaseAlzheimer's disease is a neuro-degenerative condition that causes the decline of cognitive function.
13 Jan, 2018, 06.10 PM IST
Party-drug Ketamine found to be effective in reducing suicidal thoughtsKetamine, an anesthetic drug, causes a rapid reduction in depression symptoms.
16 Dec, 2017, 02.59 PM IST
Just one hour of exercise per week can work wonders for your mental healthIt can prevent depression and help fight anxiety.
03 Oct, 2017, 07.24 PM IST
- Tablet devices can help dementia patients reduce agitation
New York, Jan 8 (IANS) Symptoms of agitation among patients with dementia can be managed safely by using tablet computers, a new study has ...
08 Jan, 2017, 12.42 PM IST
- Brain training may keep dementia at bay
Sydney, Nov 14 (IANS) Computer-based brain training can improve memory and mood in older adults with mild cognitive impairment -- one of st...
14 Nov, 2016, 04.27 PM IST
- Bipolar disorder risky for pregnant women
New York, Sep 11 (IANS) Pregnant women with a history of bipolar disorder in the family or self have higher risk for developing postpartum ...
11 Sep, 2016, 11.59 AM IST
Sugary drinks may age you fasterSoda consumption might promote disease independently from its role in obesity, according to researchers from the University of California, ...
17 Oct, 2014, 07.22 PM IST
- Economic costs of mental illness
Psychiatric illnesses have turned deflators of our economy, pulling down the GDP by 2-3 % per annum.
01 Jun, 2010, 05.03 AM IST