Think your midnight hustle is harmless? Harvard scientists warn the brain isn’t wired for late nights, and the risks may surprise youA new study published in Frontiers in Network Psychology reveals that the human brain isn’t designed to function optimally after midnight. ...
19 Oct, 2025, 09.43 PM IST
37-year-old father trusted ChatGPT on a sore throat; months later, doctors revealed a chilling, life-threatening diagnosisA 37-year-old Irish father, Warren Tierney, delayed seeking medical care after ChatGPT reassured him his swallowing issues were unlikely ca...
03 Sep, 2025, 06.27 PM IST
Apart from population decline, now 10 elderly South Koreans die by suicide every day — what’s really going on?South Korea faces a worrying trend. Almost ten senior citizens commit suicide daily. Mental health issues and loneliness are major factors....
04 Aug, 2025, 11.58 PM IST
Loneliness is killing us faster than we think: New report warns of the silent killer in the most connected era everA new World Health Organization report reveals a startling paradox: despite digital connectivity, loneliness is a growing global health cri...
22 Jul, 2025, 08.48 PM IST
What's happening to Canadians as they turn 50? Divorce rates riseStatistics Canada reports a rise in "grey divorce" among Canadians over 50, defying the country's overall declining divorce rate. Longer li...
05 May, 2025, 09.11 AM IST
Loneliness can impact longevity & quality of life, claims study16 May, 2023, 08.18 AM IST
Our sense of well-being has been in decline for years, and the pandemic made it worseAs lockdowns took effect and people grew fearful about the future, their life satisfaction fell by an average of 4%.
20 Oct, 2021, 08.28 AM IST
Setting up a plant: A year in, and gardening is still the pandemic pick-me-upHouseplants, tabletops and hanging varieties have gone up by 40%.
11 Jul, 2021, 10.47 AM IST
She lost her husband to Covid and control over money matters: Here's why women must take charge of financesNot being informed about how the outside world works is a crime or wanton incompetence. Women do not see this knowledge as critical and no ...
22 May, 2021, 01.31 PM IST
The pandemic made loneliness more rampant than before. A simple call, or hug, may be a cureThe true impact from the pandemic is yet to be seen.
15 Apr, 2021, 06.02 PM IST
Redefining retirement: Senior citizens give back to the society, explore more job opportunitiesWith increased life expectancy, retirees returning to the job market sees a steady growth (YoY).
16 Mar, 2018, 10.49 AM IST
Britain appoints Tracey Crouch as first-ever Minister of LonelinessBritish PM Theresa May has appointed her to tackle the isolating misery affecting millions of Britons.
20 Jan, 2018, 11.30 PM IST
Act early on chronic depression, else it may lead to dementiaCorrelation of depression and dementia is an extremely complex issue.
18 Apr, 2017, 01.54 PM IST
Why the Ashley Madison hack is different & dangerousEven after a month of the hack, the Ashley Madison hack continues to create ripples as the revelation has potential consequences on the per...
23 Sep, 2015, 11.01 AM IST
Reasons why you should keep a petKeeping pets at home has several benefits — and if you're among those who has always wanted to keep a pet.
22 Aug, 2015, 06.26 PM IST
Why more people have been committing suicide in Chennai than in any other metro for the past four yearsExperts agree that young adults, who are the most vulnerable to suicide, must be trained on handling emotional issues and anger management.
02 Aug, 2015, 10.47 AM IST
Want to keep a pet? Go on, there are several benefitsKeeping pets at home has several benefits — and if you're among those who has always wanted to keep a pet, let us convince you to go ahead ...
20 Jun, 2015, 09.00 AM IST