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Stress Keeping You Up? A New Discovery Could Change Your Nights: Meet the Locus Coeruleus

A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Lausanne has revealed the key role of the locus coeruleus brain in sleep cycles. Locus coeruleus, a region in the brainstem, manages the transition from non-rapid eye movement to rapid

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Ananya Panday Reveals How Therapy Helped Her Beat the Blues from Social Media Trolls: ‘I Used to Feel Very Down’

Bollywood actor Ananya Panday has spoken about her struggles with mental health, body-shaming and social media trolls in an interview with Barkha Dutt’s We The Women. She revealed how the intense bullying she faced during the early years of her

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How 6 Toxic Self-Care Trends Are Quietly Harming Your Well-Being

Over the past years, self-care has become a topic of once-niche discussion in mainstream culture. Social media is now replete with tips, routines, and products that claim to help make over your life and well-being. The self-care industry has empowered

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How Seasonal Changes Affect Mental Health: Understanding Winter Blues and SAD

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and the “winter blues” are common mental health issues linked to seasonal changes, particularly during winter. These conditions are more prevalent in higher latitudes where there is significantly less sunlight during winter months. Even in countries

Health

How to Tell If You’re Experiencing Hypochondria (And What to Do)

Think of illness anxiety disorder, commonly known as hypochondria, as your brain’s alarm system getting stuck in the “on” position when it comes to health concerns. It’s not just being careful about your health – it’s when that careful attention

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Is There a Connection Between the Moon and Our Behavior?

For centuries, the moon and how its phases influence human behaviour have been a talk. In earlier days, people believed that certain phases of the moon could make individuals more or less aggressive. It was then the term “lunacy” originated

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How a “Winter Arc” Mindset Can Prepare You for a Better New Year

A notion that has gained popularity on social media, the “Winter Arc” is a time of reflective growth that takes place during the colder months, typically from October to December. It urges people to utilize this quieter, more reflective time

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The Long-Term Effects of Untreated Mental Illness

Mental illness is a significant public health problem worldwide, affecting millions. Though many receive some form of treatment, an even larger number fail to get the care they need. The effects of untreated mental illness can be very significant and

Life Style

Indian Philosophical Perspectives on Anxiety and Fear

Anxiety and fear are those human emotions that are deeply embedded in the fabric of human nature. We constantly feel them in our everyday lives. Before we dive into the ancient Indian perspective on anxiety and fear, let us first

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Unipolar Depression: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Unipolar depression, also called Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), is one of the most prevalent and serious mood disorders in the world. A significant depression progresses into pervasive sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest or pleasure in activities enjoyed once. Depression affects