World Health Day 2017

Let's talk Depression: This AIB video is definitely worth watching ( Check it out)

The AIB video titled 'If people treated other illnesses like they treat depression' shows how the world would be like if a physical illness like typhoid gets treated like depression.

Apr 12, 2017, 16:46 PM IST

Walking most effective anti-depressant, reveals health survey

According to the fourth edition of the Max Bupa Walk For Health Survey, 97% of Indians who walk regularly, experience improvement in their mental and emotional health. 

Apr 07, 2017, 17:00 PM IST

Atypical depression: Are you a victim of this?

Atypical depression is characterised by sleeping too much (hypersomnia), increased appetite or weight gain.

Apr 07, 2017, 16:27 PM IST

World Health Day: India needs to prioritize prevention & wellness to check NCDs

Compounding the situation is an inadequate delivery infrastructure, talent shortage and limited funding from public and private sources.

Apr 07, 2017, 14:45 PM IST

World Health Day: Chant this mantra to remain fit and healthy

Prayers do wonders and the idea of worshipping inculcates faith in the Supreme.

Apr 07, 2017, 11:25 AM IST

Depression: Symptoms, how many people are affected by or at risk from it?

More than 300 million people around the world are now living with depression, an increase of more than 18% between 2005 and 2015.

Apr 07, 2017, 10:10 AM IST

I pray that you are blessed with wonderful health, says PM Narendra Modi on World Health Day

The Prime Minister also insisted that those who are depressed must share how they feel with their loved ones, adding that 'suppression of depression is not good'. 

Apr 07, 2017, 09:34 AM IST

World Health Day 2017: This is how you can combat depression!

Depression is a brain disorder characterised by pervasive feeling or a state of mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.

Apr 07, 2017, 00:48 AM IST

World Health Day 2017: Eight essential oils that help to treat depression!

Every year on April 7, World Health Day is observed throughout the world and this year theme is 'Depression: Let's talk'.

Apr 07, 2017, 00:42 AM IST

World Health Day 2017: Five Indian celebrities who opened up about their battle with depression

Depression, evidently, is an extremely personal fight and it demands immense courage, grit and strength on the part of the person to come out and speak about it.

Apr 06, 2017, 22:04 PM IST

120 million Indians to be diabetic in next 20 years

According to GVS Murthy, Director of Indian Institute of Public Health (IIPH), India has the second largest number of people with diabetes which is at 70 million, next only to China which has about 110 million. 

Apr 06, 2017, 14:36 PM IST

Feeling depressed? Include these foods in your diet to fight the mental disorder!

Depression is a common mental disorder that causes persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest.

Apr 06, 2017, 00:45 AM IST

Depression in children: Not a myth, what parents should do

But depression is certainly treatable and it needs to be addressed immediately. 

Apr 05, 2017, 12:54 PM IST