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Bosses should consider allowing staff to take a short nap in the office (Photo: AFP)

Creativity of employees improved by afternoon nap

The loss of an hour in bed is particularly detrimental to individuals that already struggle with their sleep.

28 March 2017 10:47 AM IST

The traits, or norms, most closely linked to mental health problems were playboy behavior, or sexual promiscuity, power over women and self-reliance. (Photo: Pixabay)

Misogynists more likely to have mental problems

The analysis found links between sexist behavior and mental health issues such as depression and substance abuse.

23 Nov 2016 10:07 AM IST

India dropped four slots from last year on a list of the worlds happiest countries. (Photo: Pixabay)

India ranks a low 122 among world's happiest countries

Norway ranks as the happiest country in the world, according to The World Happiness Report 2017.

20 March 2017 9:28 PM IST

This is especially concerning since such a big part of childrens everyday lives is spent online (Photo: AFP)

Bullied children also excluded on the internet

Children used to find breathing space during off-school hours. Now, they continue to be excluded from friendships even...

21 Nov 2016 9:29 AM IST

A girl saw her neighbours getting killed and was deeply affected (Photo: PTI)

Firing in border areas causes mental disorders

Children in villages close to the border are worst affected by the trauma and fear.

20 Nov 2016 11:04 AM IST

Being engaged mentally is good for brain health (Photo: Pixabay)

Ageing brain safeguarded by gaming, web-surfing

Benefits greatest in computer users and in those without a gene variation linked with Alzheimer's disease.

31 Jan 2017 4:48 PM IST

Mischa Barton hospitalised for mental evaluation

Neighbours spotted the actress hanging over her fence rambling about the end of the world.

28 Jan 2017 12:18 AM IST

Resting heart rate is the number of heart beats per minute while one is at rest (Photo: Pixabay)

Stalking behaviour more among men with low heart rate

Based on arousal theory, those with low levels of arousal are less fearful.

12 May 2017 8:52 PM IST

Teens have much more depression than is currently being recognized or treated (Photo: AFP)

More US teenagers affected by depression

Among adults aged 18 to 25, the prevalence climbed from 8.8 percent to 9.6 percent.

15 Nov 2016 8:33 AM IST

In children who lived near more liquor stores, domestic violence and violent crime, cortisol levels were more likely to remain high (Photo: AFP)

Neighbourhood violence linked to stress in children

We often may overlook the impact of just witnessing violence or living in communities with higher violence.

15 Nov 2016 8:18 AM IST

The participating adults underwent cognitive therapy, and their sessions were taped and analysed.

Questions that can help fight depression

A study which involved monitoring 55 depressed adults over a period of 16 weeks.

15 Nov 2016 12:31 AM IST

Foreign-born scientists who have been educated in the US will be more likely to leave (Photo: AP)

US scientists fear 'brain drain' in Trump presidency

A survey of over 1,600 professionals, from industry and academia, showed that Trump's presidency is expected negatively...

12 Nov 2016 6:21 PM IST