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Increased BMI maybe harmful for mental health

New study explored the impact of physical health, such as body weight, heart health and blood pressure.

27 Sep 2018 1:03 PM

Frequently individuals are encouraged to lose weight because this will lead to better physical health, but for many this is not motivating enough (Photo: AFP)

Mental health may be affected negatively by higher BMI

The effect is present from age 40 through to age 70, and in both men and women.

26 Sep 2018 8:51 PM

Researchers find relationship between stress and remote work

Any organization needs to consider the well-being of their employees.

23 Sep 2018 10:46 AM

Caffeinated energy drinks a big no-no for children

Young people in high-income countries consume more sugar and calories than required amount.

21 Sep 2018 3:05 PM

A behavioural intervention can reduce stress in cancer patients

The program is called Cancer to Health.

21 Sep 2018 2:14 PM

Prior research has estimated that more than 60 per cent of adults have been involved in on-off relationships. (Photo: AFP)

On-off relationships toxic for mental health

Researcher says pattern of breaking up and getting back together can be harmful for an individual's mental health.

21 Sep 2018 9:36 AM

The effect appeared even bigger for people with a history of depression. (Photo: Pixabay)

Exercise may be good for your mental health

People who did some physical activity outside of work had an average 1.5 fewer days of poor mental health each month.

21 Sep 2018 9:29 AM

However, it is only recently that scientists been able to identify what is actually happening in the body as a direct result of loneliness. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's why loneliness is so dangerous for your health

Harvard doctor explains what loneliness does to the brain and hormonal system and why people need to spend time together.

21 Sep 2018 9:08 AM

Recharge your brain at work with exercise that doesn't require much thinking

The positive effects of the exercise-only intervention became evident 30 minutes after cycling.

18 Sep 2018 2:31 PM

Psychotherapy benefits women caring for kids with health issues

Due to their child's care requirements, the women had difficulty getting together with friends.

17 Sep 2018 12:01 PM

Researchers have highlighted the importance of early intervention and how children from disadvantaged backgrounds who do not receive the right help at school age can suffer lifelong problems. (Photo: AFP)

Kate Middleton launches first solo charity campaign to help disadvantaged UK children

The Duchess is determined to push ahead because she sees it as an issuea as big as climate change.

15 Sep 2018 5:58 PM

Here's how mood swings and brain signals are related

The new decoding technology could also be extended to develop closed-loop systems for other neuropsychiatric conditions.

14 Sep 2018 1:41 PM

Gender discrimination in India was described as a leading factor (Photo: AFP)

36.6 percent of women who commit suicide in the world are from India: study

In case of men the number of suicide deaths makes up 24.4 percent of global suicide related deaths.

13 Sep 2018 5:09 PM

Chronic pain may contribute to suicide, study warns

Back pain, cancer pain and arthritis pain accounted for a large proportion of the chronic pain conditions.

12 Sep 2018 11:39 AM

He suffered vomiting, constipation and nausea for five days (Photo: Pixabay)

18-year-old has no idea how water balloon in his gut causing constipation got there

Doctors opened the intestine and removed the balloon as they scheduled an appointment with a psychiatrist for the man.

11 Sep 2018 4:47 PM

Soldiers who attempt suicide often have no history of mental health issues

Work stress might also play a role.

07 Sep 2018 3:09 PM

Relationships are key for humans to feel motivated, connected, and to give a sense of purpose.

Lonely religious people less depressed than atheists, they see God as friend

Study says, given two people who feel equally disconnected, individual who feels more connected to God will have better sense of purpose.

07 Sep 2018 10:11 AM

Findings stress the importance of protecting the blood supply to the brain in order to protect against dementia. (Photo: Pixabay)

Dementia risk doubles right after a stroke

People who had a recent stroke were 2.2 times more likely to develop dementia than people who never had a stroke, analysis found.

07 Sep 2018 8:50 AM

Important, frequently used passwords are less likely to be forgotten, and system designers need to consider the environment in which passwords are used and how memory works over time.

Here's why you keep forgetting passwords

The study found evidence that human memory naturally adapts based on an estimate of how often a password will be needed

07 Sep 2018 8:39 AM

Doctors should ask teens about gender identity, experts

Doctors also need more training on how to sensitively engage transgender youth during medical visits.

04 Sep 2018 1:37 PM

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