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Taking precaution now will vastly improve life for people with dementia. (Photo: Pixabay)

New study says 9 lifestyle changes can cut dementia risk

Benefits of education and socialisation would help reduce the cases of dementia.

20 July 2017 1:23 PM IST

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Poor sleep may increase risk of Alzheimer's disease: study

Here's what a new study found.

19 July 2017 12:37 PM IST

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Add value to your daily diet with Ayurveda

Try these tips for a healthier you.

18 July 2017 10:04 AM IST

Lack of brain connectivity has been shown to be responsible for other deficits in cognitive ability (Photo: AFP)

Poor brain connectivity may cause aversion to music

This finding may pave the way for the detailed study of the neural substrates underlying other domain-specific...

8 Jan 2017 5:16 PM IST

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The effects of casual sex on mental health

A large number of people said they had a feeling of being used after having sex.

5 March 2017 3:19 PM IST

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Study reveals parents' favourite child

Researchers at the University of California conducted the study.

31 July 2017 1:52 PM IST

Some pregnant women also avoid sex because theyre worried about harming the foetus (Photo: AFP)

Lack of sex may be linked to depression

There are differences between the genders too, with studies having found that women are more likely to avoid sex than...

28 July 2017 6:00 PM IST

Experts say lower intake of sugar may be associated with better psychological health (Photo: Pixabay)

Sugar not that sweet for mental health?

Researches claim an increased likelihood for common mental disorders linked to higher sugar intake.

28 July 2017 7:56 AM IST

The findings showed that increases in rates of long-term opioid use ranged from 1.5 times for patients taking medications (Photo: AFP)

Mental disorder may cause long term opioid use

The risk became substantially higher for patients with mental health conditions or psychoactive medication use.

31 Dec 2016 12:00 PM IST

Pets provide a consistent physical presence and often distract owners from symptoms or upsetting experiences such as suicidal thoughts. (Photo: PIxabay - picture for representational purpose only)

In Peticular: An old, symbiotic bond

The advancement of medical science has shed more light into the benefit of using pets in our daily life.

29 Dec 2016 12:42 AM IST

Fathers are generally not perceived of societally as being the ones responsible for caregiving in a patriarchal society (Photo: AFP)

Risk of poor mental health high in single fathers

In general, men are more reluctant to seek health services, especially mental health, because of the stigmas attached.

27 Dec 2016 9:25 AM IST

Ice cream for breakfast is not a bad idea at all (Photo: Pixabay)

You can actually get smarter by eating ice cream for breakfast

Findings of the study suggested it made people more alert and brought down brain irritation.

15 March 2017 6:50 PM IST