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Close to one in four people meet the criteria for major depressive disorder (Photo: AFP)

Depression can be tackled using internet-based therapy platforms

Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy apps are an important new tool for addressing a major public health issue.

9 Dec 2018 8:42 PM IST

This 1885 photo shows a side view of a human brain. In relation to body size, our brains are huge, about six times larger than one would expect from other mammals. And this three-pound organ sucks up fully 20 percent of the bodys energy needs. (Oscar G. Mason/J.C. Dalton/Philadelphia, Lea Brothers & Co. via AP)

Brain stimulation may relieve depression symptoms

Researchers found that most stimulation locations produced no effect on volunteers' mood.

1 Dec 2018 8:46 AM IST

A research team from Japan recently published a study examining the effects of knee pain on depression. (Photo: Pixabay)

Knee pain can lead to depression

Nearly 12 percent of the participants had developed symptoms of depression.

26 March 2018 6:13 PM IST

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How stopping exercise can worsen symptoms of depression

Find out how much physical activity you should do per week.

26 March 2018 2:30 PM IST

Counselling of the patient and family members is very important from the start to prepare them for the forthcoming events. (Photo: Pixabay)

World TB Day - Effects on adults and children

TB in children is a critical issue and it continues to be neglected.

24 March 2018 3:46 PM IST

Depressive symptoms arising from stopping exercise occurred in the absence of the typical biological markers. (Photo: Pixabay)

Stopping exercise could increase depressive symptoms

In some cases, ceasing this amount of exercise induced significant increases in depressive symptoms after just three...

23 March 2018 12:25 PM IST

Aerobic exercise is currently recommended as a standard treatment, but many patients find it difficult to exercise. (Photo: Pixabay)

Tai chi beneficial for managing chronic pain

Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition that causes widespread body pain.

22 March 2018 2:15 PM IST

The study is published online in Obesity Reviews. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's the kind of personality which may make a person fat

New research shows impulsive personality increases BMI and here are ways to change that.

22 March 2018 10:57 AM IST

As people with autism age, they tend to exercise less and less than their peers without autism. (Photo: Pixabay)

How praise can motivate autistic adults to exercise more

Relying on technology to deliver praise statements or provide other support also saves time.

21 March 2018 1:40 PM IST

While the most common causes are physical issues affecting blood flow, such as heart disease and diabetes, psychological ones including stress and depression. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds depression can cause memory problems

The study says living with depression can lead to a number of issues, including sleep deprivation and increased levels...

20 March 2018 11:56 AM IST

The analysis also showed that cancer patients are about three times more likely to commit suicide than the general population. (Photo: Pixabay)

Urological cancer patients at five times higher suicide risk

In bladder and prostate cancer, this ratio drops to one suicide for every 7 attempts.

18 March 2018 5:20 PM IST

The individuals with OCD were found to possess more maladaptive coping skills than all others, including those suffering from depression. (Photo: Pixabay)

OCD patients lack adaptive coping skills: study

The individuals with OCD were found to possess more maladaptive coping skills than all others, including those suffering...

17 March 2018 12:12 PM IST