Hormetic Stress: How Small Amounts of Stress Make You Stronger
Why not all stress is bad — and how the right kind can transform your body and mind. We often hear that stress is harmful — and chronic stress truly is. It can cause anxiety,...
October 11, 2025 8:02 amWorld Mental Health Day 2025: India in Focus
On October 10, the world pauses to reflect on mental health—its challenges, stigmas, and the urgent need for care. In 2025, the global theme is “Mental health in humanitarian emergencies.” This is especially relevant in...
October 10, 2025 11:59 amLaughter really can be medicine: what science says (and how to use it)
“Laughter is the best medicine” isn’t just a feel-good slogan. Across cardiology, immunology, endocrinology, and psychology, there’s growing evidence that the act of laughing produces measurable, beneficial changes in the body and brain. Below is...
August 26, 2025 8:30 pmAnxiety Among Kids is on the Rise: What Every Parent Needs to Know
“My child is just shy.”“It’s just a phase.”Many parents brush off signs of anxiety in children, assuming it’s temporary or harmless. But global health experts say otherwise. Anxiety disorders among kids are rising — silently...
June 23, 2025 9:04 amIs Your Weekend Routine Helping—or Hurting—You?
[Scene: Saturday afternoon. Two friends, Kia and Arjun, catch up at a cozy café after a busy week.] Kia:I feel like I spent my weekend in a total blur—snoozed through the morning, binge-watched shows, and...
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