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Consultant neuro-psychiatrist, Dr Charanteja Koganti, believes that laughter is a therapy especially in anxiety-provoking situations as it diffuses conflict.

The more you laugh the healthier you are

Laughter adds complexity to the mundaneness of daily lives, especially during depressing times, say experts

30 Dec 2020 12:09 PM GMT

Actress Kajol had opened up about going through multiple miscarriages in the middle of her busy career

Understanding miscarriages

Despite the staggering commonality of emotional and mental pain that miscarriage causes, the issue remains stigmatised.

13 Dec 2020 9:55 AM GMT

Shikhar Dhawan meditating during one of his yoga sessions

Preparing for the mind games

With unending scrutiny highlighting their tiniest flaws, cricketers must stay mentally focused to perform better

11 Dec 2020 6:45 PM GMT

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The healing touch

Simple gestures of touch like hugs, handshakes or even a pat on the back have immense power

9 Dec 2020 6:45 PM GMT

In hypnosis, attention is focused on certain ideas and thoughts and everything else is blocked out

Hypnotherapy, a real treatment for health

Hypnotherapy is fairly common among doctors, dentists and psychotherapists

9 Dec 2020 6:45 PM GMT

Dr Giuditta De Lorenzo

The Rat Race for COVID Vaccine

Almost every institution is in a fast-track mode when it comes to vaccine research due to its extraordinary and...

8 Dec 2020 10:31 AM GMT

Staying safe in winter

As the cold weather sets in, we look at some practical ways to counteract the effects of the dipping mercury levels

7 Dec 2020 8:01 AM GMT

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The rat race for COVID vaccine

The search to develop the COVID-19 vaccine is at its peak, with several companies desperate to claim the first spot. In

7 Dec 2020 6:40 AM GMT

We find that people undergo anxiety, fear, depression and phobias. Offices of psychiatrists, psychologists and therapists are filled with normal, everyday people who cannot cope with lifes struggles. They are unable to deal with their problems.

Covid-19 fear still pushing one in five into depression

55 per cent of people suffered depression post lockdown due to job loss, financial crisis

5 Nov 2020 11:06 AM GMT

Representatioal image depicting unemployment

Overcoming unemployment tough times

Facing unemployment or reduced employment is tough at any given point. Here are some practical suggestions to bring...

5 Nov 2020 6:45 AM GMT

October is breast cancer awareness month. (Photo: Pixabay)

Indian, Pakistani women diagnosed with more aggressive breast cancer...

South Asians are the fastest-growing major ethnic group in the United States with breast cancer rates increasing within...

26 Oct 2020 11:15 AM GMT

With most frontrunner vaccine candidates likely to require Â‘extra cold storage, the private sector could also be roped in for effective delivery of a preventive when it is available, suggest several experts and industry insiders. (AP)

Ramping up cold storage facilities critical as India preps for virus...

Unlike drugs, virtually all vaccines need to be transported at cold temperatures, usually between 2 and 8 degrees...

8 Oct 2020 7:57 AM GMT