LIFESTYLE
Mental health care a reality for all
he long school closure has created severe emotional distress and learning loss among children. Our youth population, which is supposed to give us a huge demographic dividend, is the most affected. It is now medically established that Mental Health problems give rise serious physical health issues like cardio-vascular diseases and diabetes in addition to neurological problems.
World Mental Health Day: The importance of holistic fitness
Mental health is a prevailing and largely unaddressed issue in current times. Additionally, the social stigma associated with mental health issues only makes the problem worse. While conversations are increasing around the subject, there is still a lack of awareness and sensitivity around the issue, and speaking about mental health is considered taboo.
Returning to work post pandemic? Take it as one day at a time: Experts
During the Covid-induced lockdowns and even after that people managed to learn the art of balancing office work at home together with other household chores, many a times even without the aid of a house help. For such people, returning to offices, getting into a new routine, and managing both family time and office can turn stressful.
Astro Zindagi: Weekly Horoscope (October4-10)
For Aries this week, you are advised to keep your ego in check. At times, you may flaunt your knowledge to gain respect amongst your colleagues. Businesspeople need to be cautious as there could be unexpected conflicts with partner or subordinates. Those whose business is related to foreign clients will earn respect from their customers. Those employed can be victim of office politics and are advised to make efforts to sustain their position.
This pioneering skincare brand has a new vision
Kaya advances its commitment towards ever-evolving and enabling everyone to find their own beauty. Punctuated by the its new mantra, "Beautiful is You", the brand will continue to bring alleviated personalization to help consumers discover products and services that are right for their unique selves. Beautiful is you is a choice to help you define and achieve your own best beautiful.
Keeping it sustainable and stylish at LFW X FDCI
Designer Rina Singh's label Eka is known for its ethical design philosophy, timeless textiles and comfort. Taking inspiration from the sublime countryside, her collection focused on free-flowing silhouettes, earthy tones and easy layering. In an exclusive conversation with IANSlife, she said, "Sustainability can be classified into three categories -- social, environmental and economical. When it comes to fashion, it's difficult to check all but the well-being of our artisans and weavers should be top priority."
Don't bottle up pandemic-induced stress, start socialising: Experts
While we are not yet out of the pandemic and must adhere to Covid-approriate behaviour, one also needs to "be cognisant of physical and mental health, do exercise/ yoga and spend good time with family", said Dr. Vipul Rastogi, Consultant neuropsychiatrist Medanta hospital, Gurugram, told IANS.
When someone has a stroke, every second delayed is critical
India along with many other countries is tumbling behind on global commitments to tackle premature deaths from chronic diseases, such as strokes, diabetes, lung cancer and heart disease. The NCD Countdown to 2030 report states that the pace of change is too slow to achieve SDG 3.4 in most countries. It may be noted that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) kill 41 million people each year, equivalent to 71 per cent of all deaths globally.
Mental disorders swell, women & youth most affected: Lancet
The study, published in The Lancet, suggests that additional 53 million cases of major depressive disorder and 76 million cases of anxiety disorders were due to the pandemic. Countries with high Covid-19 infection rates and major reductions in the movement of people - a consequence of measures such as lockdowns and school closures - had the greatest increases in prevalence of major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders.
All I feel is sympathy for my trollers: Chetan Bhagat
Bestselling author Chetan Bhagat, whose latest book '400 Days' (Westland Publications) recently hit the stands is certain that this is best work ever. For someone who has written around nine novels and three non-fiction titles, many of which have been made into Hindi films, the lockdowns provided an opportunity to focus like never before.
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