New method to cut depression in young adults
byWashington: Computerized avatars can help young adults who are reluctant to seek therapy for mental health problems because of the stigma and inadequate insurance coverage. A…
Health
In Punjab 34,000 cancer deaths in 5 years
byChandigarh: Concerned over a survey finding that shows Punjab witnessed 34,430 deaths – nearly 19 deaths per day – due to cancer in the last…
Sikkim’s shows the country a path out for health tracking systems
byGangtok: Sikkim is the second-smallest state in India in terms of area after Goa It is also the least populated in the country with just…
Pesticides in food linked to increase in type-2 diabetes
byMadrid: Pesticides in food, air and water may be directly linked with the development of type 2 diabetes, regardless of a person’s age, gender or…
Shamanic healing: catching the fancy of many
byShamanism, a spiritual practice for daily life, involves changes in the state of realization for a human being. The Shaman practitioner happens to be…
Virbhadra Singh for free public healthcare, free school travel on Himachal Statehood Day
bySunni: Stressing upon strengthening the rural economy and improving road infrastructure, chief minister Virbhadra Singh today announced free travel facility for government schools students…
To shed more fat, exercise before breakfast
byLondon: Early risers who exercise before breakfast can burn up to 20 percent more body fat than others who exercised after having something to eat,…
Eating fruits, vegetables linked to emotional well being
byWellington: Eating more fruits and vegetables each day has a direct bearing on emotional well-being, suggests a new research from New Zealand. Psychology researchers Tamlin…
A hug can boost memory, reduce stress
byLondon: Expressing one’s affection to a loved one with a hug is not just a great way to bond, it also offers many benefits including…
Loneliness taxes your immune system
byWashington: Don’t take loneliness lightly — it could harm your immune system and health, says a new study. Loneliness spurs production of proteins signalling the…