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Over the years, studies have shown how people not fitting in with the beauty standards of society are often at a disadvantage in different spheres of life. PTI Photo

Beauty bias: The racism no one is talking about

From career and relationships to favours, the so-called "unattractive" suffer a silent, yet pervasive discrimination

18 July 2020 6:07 PM IST

Doctors have noticed a rise in anxiety disorders over the years. With an increasing number of people suffering from panic attacks, heres a lowdown on how to identify an attack and how to handle it right. Picture used for representational purpose (pixabay)

When fear overwhelms

A panic attack is a sudden feeling of intense fear that triggers many physical reactions.

17 Feb 2020 12:41 AM IST

From affecting the ability to focus to language development skills to affecting neurological development, the ill-effects of screen time are many, adds Goyal. Eighty percent of neurological development happens in the first six years. And this gets largely hampered by exposure to screens.

Screen out kids exposure

Increasing number of urban parents are keeping their kids away from screens till a certain age.

9 Feb 2020 1:07 AM IST

Studies conducted over the years have found many positive effects of volunteering from increased self-esteem and improved satisfaction to lower blood pressure and cardiac risks. A study conducted by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University shows that older adults who volunteer for at least 200 hours per year decrease their risk of hypertension, or high blood pressure, by 40 per cent.

Helping others helps you too

Kindness and empathy have immense power to improve health. And those who serve others swear that it radically increases...

7 Jan 2020 12:24 AM IST

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Resolve to be happy

This new year, focus your energies into leading a happier and more fulfiling life than ever before.

1 Jan 2020 1:20 AM IST

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The Zero-Waste Brigade

And if you're still not sure how to go about it, meet these six eco-warriors who are leading by example.

29 Dec 2019 12:04 AM IST

Bounce your way to fitness

The stability ball is a nifty tool that can be of utmost help in your fitness journey.

15 Dec 2019 6:58 AM IST

TikTok is today not only popular among youngsters but it is slowly gaining foothold among office-goers and the older generation as well.

The weird world of TikTok

With close to 200 million users, we look at what makes TikTok India click with its audience.

24 Nov 2019 12:00 AM IST

According to a study published in The Lancet journal, Indias annual alcohol intake increased by 38 per cent from 2010 to 2017 from 4.3 litres per adult per year to 5.9 litres per adult per year.

Alcohol is detrimental to health

Alcohol consumption may be on the rise, but experts warn that it's detrimental to one's health in any quantity.

4 Nov 2019 12:41 AM IST

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Ride the new wave

The battle rope is the latest workout equipment to gain popularity and it can help you shape up like never before.

6 Oct 2019 12:05 AM IST

The hygiene hypothesis which has gained large acceptance among the scientific and medical community states that early exposure to microorganisms helps a childs immune system develop resistance to infections and protects against allergic diseases.

Germs can boost your child's immunity

Doctors and scientists believe that letting kids play with mud is an excellent way to strengthen their immunity.

25 Sept 2019 12:12 AM IST

Bald and beautiful

Ketaki Jani, who lost her hair to alopecia, has become the first finalist to make it to the Mrs India Internatonal...

7 Nov 2016 10:06 PM IST