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Running as effective as antidepressants for mental health

October 8, 2023

Not only does running offer mental health benefits, but it also comes with added physical advantages, says a study Running can be just as effective as...

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Investing in minds: How brain capital drives global prosperity

September 26, 2023

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The role of brain capital encompasses “brain health, mental capital, mental health and well-being,” says a paper published in BMJ The global...

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Lancet calls for oversight of Fantasy Gaming Apps in India to protect users

July 24, 2023

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The FGAs are applications in which users create a team of players from real-world sports, and points are scored based on their players’ performance With...

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Hikikomori deepens loneliness in Japan

April 10, 2023

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The term refers to individuals, usually young adults, who withdraw from social interaction and isolate themselves in their homes for prolonged periods...

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Cannabis can improve cancer care

March 29, 2023

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Research points to positive effects of medicinal marijuana for symptomatic and palliative care for cancer patients and survivors A positive cancer diagnosis...

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Your mental health can show up in a blood test

March 27, 2023

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This test provides objective information about a person’s current mental state, future risk, and the appropriate treatment options, in addition to other...

How lack of sleep can affect your eyesight

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Sleep disruptions may have an impact on your eyesight

February 9, 2023

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The long sleep duration increases the risk of diabetic retinopathy whereas the lack of sleep or short sleep duration can lead to cataract, found the study...

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Depression & anxiety: 3 myths about medical treatments

September 14, 2021

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Investigating misleading claims made by a viral YouTube video on modern-day mental health treatments to address the hesitancy about seeking professional help...

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For survivors of COVID-19, beating the virus is just the beginning

August 21, 2020

Other than anxiety, depression, and stigma, coronavirus survivors complain of side effects — grappling with poorer functioning in their lungs, heart, and...