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Feeling hopelessness, trapped, withdrawing from people and having severe mood swings are signs to look out for (Photo: AFP)

Doctors warn masculinity leads to loneliness in men

An expert suggests that people should take a subtle approach while talking mental health with men.

10 Jun 2018 4:58 PM IST

Risk factors measured included mental distress; health behaviors such as tobacco use, binge drinking, diet, and exercise. (Photo: Pixabay)

Being bisexual can be injurious to health

Bisexual men have a higher risk for heart disease compared with heterosexual men across several modifiable risk factors.

22 Jun 2018 8:25 AM IST

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Psychological stress could cause blindness

Experts say stress reduction and relaxation techniques should be recommended as preventive measures to reduce...

20 Jun 2018 2:13 PM IST

Social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and Snapchat have given us an opportunity as fans to interact with our favourite celebrities. However, the conversation has always been one directional. (Photo: ANI)

Good social media experiences don't outweigh bad ones for young adults

Social media lends itself to negativity bias because it is saturated with positive experiences that leave people jaded.

20 Jun 2018 12:08 PM IST

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Common mental health treatments may harm left-handed people: Study

Here is what a new study has found.

19 Jun 2018 7:27 PM IST

This classification by WHO has confirmed the fears of some parents. (Photo: Pixabay)

WHO classifies compulsive gaming as a mental health condition

The U.N. health agency states that compulsively playing video games now qualifies as a mental health condition.

19 Jun 2018 10:03 AM IST

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Is Instagram fuelling a mental illness epidemic? Experts opine

According to studies, behavioural addiction is very similar to substance addictions like alcohol, cannabis etc. seen...

26 Jun 2018 3:29 PM IST

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How ketamine keeps depression at bay

Researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine explain how it can keep depression at bay

25 Jun 2018 3:03 PM IST

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Strong sibling bonds key to fight mental health issues

Children may be using their siblings as sources of protection and emotional support

24 Jun 2018 11:58 AM IST

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Teenage girls more prone to daytime sleepiness

Researchers examined whether teen boys and girls report similar negative impact of sleep disturbances on their daytime...

8 Jun 2018 11:31 AM IST

Some common sleep disorders among people are Insomnia, Sleep apnea, Narcolepsy and Restless leg syndrome (Photo: AFP)

Disrupted sleep cycles linked with mood disorders

Research found people with circadian rhythm out of step can have increased risk of emotional, behavioural and...

8 Jun 2018 9:33 AM IST

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Does alcohol impact development of Alzheimer's disease?

Research from the University of Illinois at Chicago investigate the link.

5 Jun 2018 2:22 PM IST