Tag: Emotional

Obesity may lead to Alzheimer’s, says study

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The study also revealed that certain areas of the brain respond differently to risk factors associated with Alzheimer’s This is known to all that ageing has been called as a significant risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease but according to a new study, obesity during middle age may also lead to the early development of the brain disorder. The results showed that ageing, combined with a high fat and high sugar diet, results in increased inflammation and stress in the hippocampus — responsible for long-term memory — and prefrontal cortex —…

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World Health Day 2018: how creativity can help you deal with depression, stress and anxiety

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Start these creative hobbies to improve your physical, mental and emotional health World Health Day is celebrated on April 7. This World Health Day 2018, let’s throw some light on stress, anxiety and depression affecting an individual’s physical, mental and emotional health. It begins a fight with ourselves each day while keeping up the pace to survive with growing expectations, technologies and cerebrally focused culture. Too much stress or anxiety caused by negative thoughts and emotions which surrounds us may often lead to depression. The best way to combat it is expressing it in different ways.…

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Hopeful messages about health promote better behaviours

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A new study’s findings showed that hope and self-efficacy significantly predicted intentions to take actions against skin cancer.  Hopeful messages about health promote better behaviours. (Photo: Pixabay) While fear about health concerns may grip people, adding a little hope to a message might make people more willing to take preventative action, according to a study. The findings showed that hope and self-efficacy – the belief that a person can help themselves – significantly predicted intentions to take actions against skin cancer, such as wearing sunscreen or protective clothing. “With health…

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Cure Back Pain Naturally with Naturopathy

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Everybody knows back pain, other than common flu, it is the most common prominent health complication observed across the world. It has reached to younger generations in the recent past, and it’s no longer the illness associated with old age. Often combined with cramps, weakness or numbness, back pain only gets worse over the time. Back pain is caused due to a variety of reasons. Arthritis and Osteoporosis are the chief reason for back pain in older individuals but younger generations are increasingly affected due to stress, poor posture, obesity…

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Essence of Wellness

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Nowadays, we associate wellness with our physical well-being, stamina, and ability. The fact is that, wellness is a broad term that accounts for our physical, mental and spiritual health. We are very able to see the benefits or detriments to our physical body, but many times are oblivious to or take for granted our mental and spiritual welfare. Our bodies though, work at every level to give us optimal health. Any disturbance at any layer of energy can disrupt our soundness. There are many dimensions to our wellness, and when…

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Strong adolescence friendship bond may boost mental health

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Researchers found that teens who prioritised close friendships at age 15 had lower social anxiety, an increased sense of self-worth and fewer symptoms of depression by the time they reached age 25 than their peers. Close friendships may encourage supportive experiences. Worried over your son or daughter being too friendly with his or her mates? Take heart, having strong and intimate friendships during adolescence may help improve several aspects of mental health such as anxiety, social acceptance, self-worth and symptoms of depression, researchers say. “Our research found that the quality…

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