Health & Lifestyle
Massive rise in mental health awareness in India
New Delhi: While mental health has often remained a widely ignored topic and a taboo in the Indian society, a new report shows over 80 per cent rise in the number of people seeking help for mental health issues, especially in tier-2 cities.
Pets help boost health of older people: Study
New York: Having a pet can help older people cope with mental and physical health issues. According to a study, more than three-quarters of pet owners said their animals helped in reducing stress.
Just 20-minute 'nature pill' can lower your stress
New York: Taking just 20 minutes out of your day to stroll or sit near nature will significantly lower your stress hormone levels, a new study suggests.
Follow this wellness guide to quit smoking, drinking
New Delhi: Most lifestyle advice tells you to give that glass of wine or cigarette a miss. Serving as a reminder, a new book on healthy living reiterates the advice we know too well, topped off with practical tips that finally help you say ‘No.
Fostering reduces stress levels in dogs: Study
New York: Is your canine friend nervous? Sleepovers and foster care homes could help reduce their stress level, says a new study.
Media multitasking may increase obesity risk: Study
New York: Do you keep switching between digital devices like smartphone, tablet and PC? Beware. A study has linked media multitasking to obesity.
Warning message on liquor bottles from April 1
New Delhi: All liquor bottles will need to carry cautionary messages such as "Drinking is injurious to health" and "Don't Drink and Drive" on their labels from April 1, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said on Monday.
High insulin in newborns ups brain damage risk
London: Babies born with abnormally high levels of insulin are at the risk of suffering permanent brain damage and life-long disability, finds a study that showed it's possible to predict when and how the condition may affect the child in the long-term.
Bengali Kantha embroidery's history to be spun in Delhi
New Delhi: Kantha, an ancient embroidery style popular in the subcontinent's eastern region including Bengal, had a modest beginning as a domestic, functional handicraft. Often a contemporary fashion choice, the craft has a rich history which will be brought to Delhi by an upcoming exhibition.
Increasing age does affect chances of woman becoming pregnant: Dr Nivedita Shetty
Mysuru: "The increasing age does affect the chances of a woman becoming pregnant, which is why In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) has become a bright ray of hope for women in 40s," says Dr Nivedita Shetty, Chief of Reproductive Medicine, Columbia Asia Hospital, Mysuru.
Short walks may prevent disability in older adults
New York: Just one hour a week of brisk walking may prevent disability in older adults with arthritis pain, or aching or stiffness in the knee, hip, ankle or foot, a new study suggests.
Exercise can boost health in breast cancer survivors
New York: Exercise can likely reduce the risk of heart disease in women with breast cancer, results of a clinical trial has showed.
Working in shifts may increase heart disease risks
Beijing: People who work in shifts are at heightened danger of heart disease and the risk increases with years they work in shifts, finds a Chinese study of more than 300,000 people.
Many urinal trips in night hints at high BP: Study
Tokyo: If you need to visit urinal frequently in the night, get your blood pressure checked as researchers say it may be a sign of hypertension.
Obesity, alcohol may up breast cancer risk: Study
Sydney: Drinking one alcoholic drink daily as well as being overweight can increase the risk of developing breast cancer, warns a study of over two lakh women.
New York poised to ban single-use plastic bags
New York: New York State lawmakers are close to enacting a sweeping ban on single-use plastic bags from retail sales in an effort to curb pollution and changing a way of life for millions of New Yorkers.
Dr J Vijayalakshmi publishes fourth book- "Black: The Book of Unfinished Tales"
Dr J Vijayalakshmi has published her fourth book, a collection of short stories titled "Black: The Book of Unfinished Tales".
World Idli Day? This is news in Tamil Nadu
Chennai: What, World Idli Day? Tamil Nadu may be consuming millions of idlis daily but most people, chefs and hoteliers included, are unaware that a World Idli Day falls on March 30.
Researcher probing if tobacco's native forms less harmful
Chennai/Madurai: Can indigenous ways of smoking counteract the harm being done by mass-produced cigarettes? Researching the roots of native Fijian tobacco plant 'suki' said to originate in Tamil Nadu and smoked in a "roll-up", a renowned scientist from New Zealand is finding of the similar Indian cheroot.
