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Both sexes had different factors disrupting their sleep such as children for women and finances for men (Photo: Pixabay)

Struggling to get out of bed in morning is medical condition, could be...

Condition, known as dysania, the disorder - which is not medically recognised - is defined by having trouble getting up...

24 Oct 2018 2:18 PM IST

After a year of visiting baffled doctors and mental health services, William was diagnosed with probable paediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS). (Photo: Pixabay)

Schoolboy turns into 'demon from The Exorcist' because of brain...

Hewlett refuses to eat properly, has a fear of buttons so severe it makes him throw up, and hasn't brushed his teeth for...

19 Oct 2018 1:25 PM IST

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Health benefits of social media

Study found older adults who experienced pain were less likely to participate in social activities that require...

19 Oct 2018 10:16 AM IST

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Restless legs syndrome linked with risk for suicidal thoughts

Expert claims restless legs syndrome causes suicidality.

17 Oct 2018 4:36 PM IST

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Here's how postpartum depression is linked to mother's pain

Also find out more about the symptoms of postpartum depression.

15 Oct 2018 9:42 AM IST

Survivors of natural disasters are at the risk of PTSD and other mental health issues. (Pictures used for representational purposes only)

Storming through PTSD

Floods, cyclones, droughts and heat waves our climate is changing and taking a toll on our lives.

15 Oct 2018 12:04 AM IST

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How does exercise affect our cognitive performance

University Munich researchers conduced the study.

14 Oct 2018 10:32 AM IST

The current study wasnt designed to prove whether or how using social media might help stave off depression (Photo: AFP)

Social media may help reduce risk of depression among older people...

Using social media to maintain contact with family members and friends can help compensate for seniors who restrict...

11 Oct 2018 7:16 PM IST

Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health side effects caused by the pill used by around 100 million women all over the world (Photo: AFP)

World Mental Health Day: Mental health crisis could cost world USD 16...

The Lancet Commission report said the growing crisis could cause lasting harm to people, communities and economies...

10 Oct 2018 12:35 PM IST

This World Mental Health Day, celebrate your journey to recovery with inspirational tattoos or get inked to help spread awareness about depression.

World Mental Health Day: Positive tattoos you can get to alleviate...

A tattoo is a symbol that can motivate and say a thousand words by just looking at it.

10 Oct 2018 9:22 AM IST

A higher pressure to look perfect is one more factor which is fuelling anxiety (Photo: AFP)

Here are the reasons causing more people to struggle with anxiety than...

Many people have scared themselves into worrying about having serious conditions based on symptoms that are general and...

7 Oct 2018 6:00 PM IST

These findings show that both genetics (GBA gene mutation) and aging can cause the same lipid elevations in the brain that are demonstrated in Parkinsons disease pathology (Photo: AFP)

Scientists decode why too many choices hinder decision making

Choice overload can sometimes have serious consequences, said Colin Camerer, a professor at California Institute of...

2 Oct 2018 8:38 PM IST