Sleep may protect us from forgetting old memories
While getting proper sleep has been proven to play a critical role in our health, in a new study, researchers report that sleep may also help people to learn continuously through their lifetime.
Covid-19 lockdown study reports surge in health anxieties
New research into people's coping strategies faced with Covid-19 highlights the mental health toll for those shielding.
Laughter really can act as a stress buster
A new study has suggested that people who laugh frequently in their daily lives may be better equipped to deal with stressful events – although this does not seem to apply to the intensity of laughter.
Vichaar Series: Can wealth be generated sustainably?
Vichaar Manthan’s Sustainable Narratives conference covered a host of topics, including sustainable wealth creation. The panel included Jamie Whyte, Liberal Economist and Former Director of Research at the Institute for Economic Affairs; Harsh Gupta, Chief Investment Officer at the Ashika Group; and Eric Lonergan, Macro-Hedge Fund Manager and Economist. The discussion was chaired by Dr Sachin Nandha, CEO of private equity firm Pillbox Capital and National Co-ordinator for Vichaar Manthan UK.
How gardening boosts your mental health
There's no time like the present to tackle that back garden. It's a well-known fact that working on your garden is a great form of exercise, but did you know it has many mental health benefits too?
Text messages could offer some mental health answers
A text-messaging intervention, on top of normal care, can be a safe, clinically promising, feasible tool to provide support to people with serious mental illness, according to a new study.
Vichaar Series: Can rights exist without a set of duties?
Vichaar Manthan’s Sustainable Narratives conference recently explored the topic of ‘Can rights exist without a set of duties?’, moderated by India Inc. Group Founder & CEO Manoj Ladwa.
Men’s income levels link up with high blood pressure: Study
Working men with higher incomes are more likely to develop high blood pressure, reports a study. The study was presented at the 84th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Japanese Circulation Society (JCS 2020).
UK-based 10-year-old Yoga prodigy wins India’s My Life, My Yoga contest
Hailed as a Yoga prodigy, 10-year-old Ishwar Sharma from the UK has taken the trophy home after winning the UK edition of the ‘My Life My Yoga’ video blog contest launched by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Happiness really is the best medicine
Good health and a happy outlook in life, though independent goals, can go hand-in-hand making a real impact on your overall physical well-being.