Immune System Plays An Important Role in Development Of Mental Disorders

There is a close relationship between body and brain. If the body stays healthy, mental health is also maintained and visa versa. A new study shows that the infections children contract during their childhood are linked to an increase in the risk of mental disorders during childhood and adolescence. This knowledge expands our understanding of … Read more

The Right Exercise Routine In Cancer Recovery

Exercise is an important of cancer recovery and prevention. Exercising during and after cancer treatment improves fatigue, anxiety, depression, physical function, quality of life and does not exacerbate lymphedema. According to the new guidelines based on research, cancer survivors should perform aerobic and resistance training for approximately 30 minutes per session, three times a week, … Read more

Fragrances help heal mind, win hearts!

Imagine, stepping into a delicately lit room, where flickering candles are emanating a comforting fragrance and as you take a deep inhalation you experience a profound sense of peace. The realm of scents has the power to unlock emotions, evoke memories, and transport us to a place of serenity. Scents offer a delightful and effective … Read more

Psorasis Is Not Contagious; Study Measures Myths And Stigma Around The Disease

The skin disease psoriasis is not contagious. Myths and Stigma associated with the disease psoriasis has led people to avoid social interaction and relationships with patients, including not wanting to date, shake hands, or have people in their homes if they suffer from the disease. For the first time, new multidisciplinary research from the Perelman … Read more

The Power of Gratitude Journaling for Autoimmune Health

Let’s face it—modern life is a mixed bag. On one hand, technology has made everything convenient. On the other, the pace of life has amped up stress levels, while our health often takes a backseat. Enter the gratitude journal, a seemingly unassuming notebook that can be a game-changer for your mental well-being and even, believe … Read more

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

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

Depression Can Now Be Classified And Treated Differently

So far depression could be clubbed into different types, however, it has not led to better treatment outcomes. Depression can now be classified into two specific brain clusters and can be treated differently by transcranial magnetic brain stimulation (TMS), say researchers. In patients who received transcranial magnetic brain stimulation (TMS) for the treatment of depression, … Read more

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

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

Suffering From Rheumatoid Arthritis — Yoga Is The Solution!

The cause of Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), one type of inflammatory arthritis is not known, however, the pain and stiffness that it causes at multiple joints can be reduced through regular practice of Yoga. According to a new study, eight weeks of intensive yoga practice significantly decreases the severity of physical and psychological symptoms in patients … Read more

Want to build resilience in your kids? Give them creative training

September 08, 2023; Unhurry Expert Research Team Parents always have a concern about making their children resilient and strong enough to face life’s problems. Here’s the key, creativity lessons during their early school years cultivates their resilience to face real-life problems more smoothly. In a short study, researchers taught students in third, fourth, and fifth … Read more

Festive fasting: Mind-Body benefits

I remember when I was a child, my mother used to put the song Mohe panghat pe nand lal chhed gayo re from Mughal-e-Azam (she was a diehard Dilip Kumar fan) and I had just begun learning Kathak (Indian classical dance form). So every Janmashtami, this song would be in my head and I would … Read more

Constantly in pain? This technique can help

September 06, 2023; Unhurry Expert Research Team We often live with pain. Lower back pain, knee pain, cervical pain, headaches. Fatigue and pain go hand-in-hand. But now science has found this technique to release all kinds of pain and make you feel better. A Study found that Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programs benefit participants with … Read more

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

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

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

Parents Of Children With Congenital Heart Defects At A Risk Of Psychological Problems

Parents of children with critical congenital heart defects (PCCHDs) may be at high risk for mental health issues. The systematic review of literature which was published in the Journal of the American Heart Association suggests an urgent need for additional research and interventions that can be feasibly delivered in the context of ongoing paediatric cardiac … Read more