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When patients discuss their paintings with the therapist, it promotes self reflection and brain stimulation. (Photo: Pixabay)

When art comes to the rescue of depressed patients

Painting pictures based on themes and discussing the pictures with the therapist promotes self-reflection.

7 Nov 2017 5:52 PM IST

Although high protein diets have been shown to be satisfying and to promote weight loss, they can be hard to maintain. (Photo: Pixabay)

High protein diet may help prevent obesity: study

Diets high in protein are known to encourage weight loss but adhering to them can be difficult.

7 Nov 2017 3:52 PM IST

Babies of depressed parents tend to receive less stimulation which, eventually, could lead to slower development. (Photo: Pixabay)

Even dads experience post natal depression: study

Depression may lead to neglect of the child or inappropriately forceful behaviours.

7 Nov 2017 3:40 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Researchers find blood thinning drugs could reduce risk of cancer

Read on to find out more.

7 Nov 2017 3:37 PM IST

This phenomenon suggests that regions of patients brains were dozing, causing mental lapses, while the rest of the brain was awake. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sleep-deprivation similar to being drunk: study

This phenomenon suggests that regions of patients' brains were dozing, causing mental lapses, while the rest of the...

7 Nov 2017 3:31 PM IST

She has been in pain for five years and cant stand, sit or walk (Photo: Pixabay)

Woman claims she doesn't know how needles coming out of her legs ended...

She claims that first pimples appear on her legs and get bigger with time until they burst to push out sharp objects.

7 Nov 2017 2:47 PM IST

Social skills refer to the communication skills that allow people to interact effectively and appropriately with others. (Photo: Pixabay)

Poor social skills may harm physical, mental health: Study

Social skills refer to the communication skills that allow people to interact effectively and appropriately with others.

7 Nov 2017 2:11 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pexels)

Brisk walking associated with 60-70% lower risk of death in women:...

This study supports current guidelines for physical activity.

7 Nov 2017 11:49 AM IST

The women went on to say that she immensely dislikes her 3-year-old and wanted him dead, ever since she found out that she was pregnant. (Photo: Pixabay)

India tops list with highest number of pregnant women having deadly...

Top 5 countries with pregnant women having Group B Streptococcus (GBS) worldwide are: India, China, Nigeria, US and...

7 Nov 2017 8:35 AM IST

Eating more fibre after colorectal cancer diagnosis is associated with a lower risk of dying from colorectal cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eating more fibre tied to lower mortality with colon cancer, says...

Changing the diet after the diagnosis to add more fibre was also linked with survival benefits.

7 Nov 2017 8:19 AM IST

Researchers followed the participants for more than two years on average. (Photo: Pixabay)

Risk of premature death lowered in older women through exercise

Doctors typically advise people to get at least 150 minutes a week of moderate to vigorous exercise.

7 Nov 2017 8:11 AM IST

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which reduce gastric acid production, are one of the most commonly prescribed medications worldwide. (Photo: Pixabay)

Antacids may up kidney disease risk: study

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which reduce gastric acid production, are one of the most commonly prescribed medications...

6 Nov 2017 7:54 PM IST