Jaipur: Health minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar on Thursday urged the younger generation to adopt a healthy and balanced lifestyle for optimal physical and mental wellbeing. Several events were organised in the city to mark World Mental Health Day (Oct 10). World Health Organisation’s theme for 2024 is ‘Mental Health at Work,’ which emphasises the crucial

Celebrated on October 10, World Mental Health Day is a good day to start adding more fruit and vegetables to your meals. Among other health benefits, eating a diet rich in these foods has been shown to improve mental health. Most of us do not eat enough of them, though. “The World Health Organization suggests

Are all ultra-processed foods alike in how harmful they are to health? Some experts believe we should take a more nuanced approach. Image for illustration purposes Medical News Today – Advertisement – A growing body of research has suggested that the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) has severe consequences for health. However, some researchers are

Healthy habits built early in life can have a lifelong impact on ensuring good heart health and managing cholesterol levels and blood pressure hence, parents should encourage their children to adopt a healthy lifestyle from the initial days of their life. It is no secret that physical activity is very important for heart health in

Share on PinterestResearchers are saying that a simple cheek swab sample could hold key information about how a person is aging. Image credit: Courtney Hale/Getty Images. Scientists have long known that aging varies widely among individuals, influenced by genetics and lifestyle choices. Now, a new tool called CheekAge offers a simple, noninvasive way to predict

The author’s experience in a mental health care facility (not pictured above) has convinced him of the massive need for reform in the mental health care system. (AdobeStock) Over the last few months, for the first time in my life, I have been begging for help — not the help of a friend or family

We humans have long dreamt of immortality. The ancient Greeks venerated the gods of Mount Olympus, who were said to sup on ambrosia to maintain eternal youth. In Ireland, we told stories of Oisín venturing into Tír na nÓg. Right across the cultures of the world, there are tales of people seeking out the elixir

Neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, pose a significant challenge to the ageing population, including our parents, affecting their cognitive and motor functions. Since Neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), are generally progressive and currently incurable, there is great emphasis by researchers and health professionals alike on lifestyle changes for

What is the noise level of an airplane engine or a hand drill, a normal conversation, the movement of a car at a speed of 60 km/h, in a disco, at a rock concert and which values ​​are dangerous for people’s health and the animals? The answers to these and many other questions are given