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There is this wonderful anecdote I once heard. This person offered a conversation tip on how to deal with angry men. The simple thing this person would ask them would be, “I don’t like to talk with you when you are emotional.” And they would see the men, however stereotypically men-don’t-cry they may be, stop […]
While everyone today gives importance to physical fitness and spends an impressive amount of time & money on gymming and dietary supplements, very few pay attention to their mental well-being. Several studies have shown that almost 50 percent of the world’s total population experiences a mental health issue at some point in their life. Most […]
The recent news suggests that around twenty nine people have been tested positive for Zika Virus in Rajasthan’s Jaipur. Not only Jaipur, but the state of Bihar is on high alert too. The reports by the PMO suggest that a central team is tracking the cases. Zika has been among the phenomenon of the past year after […]
Ever feel a jolt of pain at the top of your head when having a cold drink or dessert? It is a common experience known as Brain Freeze. Brain freeze goes by other names — ice cream headache, cold rush, even cranium cramp. It’s given scientific name is sphenopalatine ganglion neuralgia (meaning “nerve pain of the sphenopalatine ganglion“) […]
Parkinson’s disease is a long-term progressive disorder of the brain that affects movement. It is estimated that seven million people in India suffer from this condition. But very few people understand why this happens. This condition involves the death of neurons in a region of the brain that controls movement. Let’s look into Parkinson’s disease […]
“Just a few days ago, a 30-year-old woman, Raina* came to see me. She complained about her frequent headaches that were occurring at least 2-3 times a week. Each time she would get a headache, it would begin gradually, and then get worse over minutes to a few hours. In the beginning, the pain would […]
The WHO has estimated that between the year 2005 to 2015, the number of people living with depression has increased by 18%. In fact, depression is the largest cause of disability worldwide. That is almost one in every five people. Depression is an illness that can affect anyone. It not only causes mental anguish but also […]
Every day, all over the world, nearly 14, 000 people die of strokes. Strokes may occur in individuals as young as 19 years of age and as old as 90. Let us try to understand what a stroke is. What Is A Stroke The human brain needs a constant supply of oxygen to function optimally. […]
Do you find it difficult to focus on your work? You have been sitting for three hours now, but you could have finished this stuff easily in not more than an hour and you are wondering what the problem is. Let us tell you, food is responsible for your mood and energy. While sugars and […]
When we get older, our sleep pattern gets disturbed, and we wake up more often during the night. But, not getting the sleep you need or taking a poor quality sleep can adversely affect your physical and emotional health. Moreover, older adults who don’t sleep well are more likely to suffer from depression, memory problems, […]
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