Lifestyle

The most effective and short-term treatment for depression in people with artery blockage is physical exercise.

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According to an RCSI study, exercise is probably the most effective short-term treatment for depression in adults with coronary heart disease when compared to antidepressants and psychotherapy. What is coronary heart disease? Coronary heart disease is what occurs when a buildup of fatty substances in the coronary arteries prevents or interrupts your heart’s blood flow. … Read more

Failing To Lose Weight? – Have You Looked At The Emotional Aspect Of Your Food?

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Have you wondered why most of the time the diet and exercise programs that we get on, to lose weight, do not really give results? Well, most of us focus on the physical aspect of weight loss and not the emotional aspect connected with food and exercise. When one can take emotion out of the … Read more

Children Can Keep Away From Status-related Bias If The Structure Is Explained Specifically

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Explanations shape a child’s world. Children’s perception of status-related bias and response to inequality is influenced by the way causes are explained to them. According to a new study by a group of psychologists, perception of inequality may be influenced by how reasons are communicated to them. The study shares insight into the factors that … Read more

Hitting the 40s and Feeling Old? Science Says This Can Keep You Younger and Happier

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Hippocrates in 400 BC said that exercise is man’s best medicine. Physical activity is the cornerstone of healthy aging, which helps not only in developing and maintaining functional abilities but also in enabling well-being in older age. Researchers set out to assess the health of older adults who had exercised most of their adult lives … Read more

Nightmares And Irregular Sleep Patterns In Young Children Associated With Mental Health Issues In Their Teens

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Infants and young children who experience irregular sleep routines and frequently wake up at night are likely to be associated with mental health issues during their teenage years. Researchers from the School of Psychology at the University of Birmingham examined questionnaire data from the UK-based Children of the 90s longitudinal research, which was founded almost … Read more

Parenting Concerns Make Up 39 Percent Of Difference In Quality-of-life Scores For Mothers With Advanced Cancer

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Parents will be parents. Even when they are battling with advanced-stage cancer, concerns about their children can impact their emotional well-being and quality of life. According to a recent study, women with advanced cancer’s mental and emotional health are significantly impacted by parenting-related worries. They discovered that a mother’s emotional health was closely related to … Read more

Family And Friends Are Your Mental Health Shields!

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Youth who perceive that they have someone to rely on, report better mental health outcomes. Researchers found that perceived social support during early adulthood, which is marked by major changes in social roles, can help with mental health problems. The team of McGill University led by Marie-Claude Geoffroy, Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational … Read more

Pursuit Of Happiness Through Hobbies

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Simple pleasures in life hold the key to forging a more resilient, peaceful, and fulfilled life. However, our mental well-being can be impacted by many different things, from life-changing events to everyday tasks. While there are many methods, we may use to actively improve our mental health, an often-overlooked factor is spending time on an … Read more

Social Connections And Support Help Improve Mental Health Of MS Patients

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Multiple Sclerosis can impact the mental health of people. To improve their overall well-being, along with the existing treatment, emotional regulation strategies also become need of the hour. To address this, Researchers Katie Lancaster, Sarah J. Thomson, Nancy D. Chiaravalloti, and Helen M. Genova, tested the efficacy of an interpersonal emotion regulation intervention: this intervention … Read more

Nutrition Checks Should Be Part Of Elderly Health Assessments

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Malnutrition has been recognised as a severe issue in older individuals. This is because they frequently have one or more chronic health issues that can influence dietary intake. This has led to the recommendation that nutrition screenings should be a mandatory part of comprehensive geriatric analyses. What is comprehensive geriatric analysis (CGA)? A multifaceted diagnostic … Read more

Different Music Styles Impact Mental Well-being In Different ways

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Different musical genres have different effects on the brain. Brain imaging shows how brain reactions to various musical genres influence people’s ability to control their emotions. According to the study, guys who process their negative emotions through music have unfavourable reactions to sad and angry music. The ability to control one’s emotions is crucial for … Read more

Unbreakable Bond Of Siblings – A Golden Thread To The Meaning Of Life!

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“They say that no matter how old you become when you are with your siblings, you revert back to childhood.” The bond between siblings is the strongest bond known to humans. Growing up with them is like having an all-time support system, guide, friend, and accomplice for life. They are the first ones you practice … Read more

Long-term Work-related Stress Increases Risk Of Cancer

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Prolonged exposure to work-related stress for men has been associated with an increased risk of lung, colon, rectal, and stomach cancer and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.   Researchers at INRS and Université de Montréal undertook the first study to evaluate the relationship between cancer and work-related stress experienced by males throughout their working lives. The findings of … Read more

Romance Is Making A Comeback

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Imagine it is 2010, you’re in leaving a mall humming the romantic “Sadka Kiya…” because you’ve just stepped out of the hilariously romantic “I Hate Luv Storys” with butterflies in your stomach. You sit in the car and the radio is playing the melodious “Tera Hone Laga Hoon,” from yet another rom com you saw … Read more

Does Fast Food Contribute To Depression

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Higher takeaway and fast-food consumption cause major depressive symptoms as compared to those who do have access to as many fast-food outlets. Researchers, in a study on an island in Australia, concluded that a healthy diet not only boosts physical health but also mental health and well-being. Through an unusual experiment, Researchers from James Cook … Read more