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Children who skip breakfast may experience psychosocial health problem: Research

According to a new study, adolescents who eat a healthy breakfast at home have better psychological health. While previous studies have highlighted the value of a healthy meal, this is the first to look into the consequences of whether or not children have breakfast, also where and what they eat.

lifestyle

Published on Aug 23, 2022 09:00 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Washington [us]

Mobile-based survey rolled out in Himachal to assess Covid’s impact on mental health

Around 75,000 people from Shimla, Mandi, and Chamba will be sent the questionnaire

cities

Updated on Nov 19, 2020 12:16 AM IST

ByNavneet Rathore, Shimla

Random Forays: Mental health should be a focus area

Considering the fact that about 7.50% of India’s population is estimated to be suffering from mental health disorders, as per WHO numbers, a lot more needs to be done than what’s happening now

Mental illness is a real and potent foe which is not only rearing its head in present times, but has been presenting dangerous or at least uncomfortable life situations to millions around the world.(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

cities

Published on Oct 24, 2020 10:32 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByVivek Atray

India must wage an immediate, unified war against pollution

A question that is on everyone’s mind is whether this will aggravate the Covid-19 pandemic. And, unfortunately, the answer seems to be that it will.

A woman walks through a cloud of dust on Sector 31, Noida, October 15, 2020(Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Oct 18, 2020 11:51 PM IST

ByShashi Shekhar

Guest column: The present is a gift, use it well

Mental health issues often plague us because either we are overambitious or we worry too much about the past and future

We get so busy running the rat race that we often forget to enjoy quality time with our families.(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

cities

Updated on Oct 17, 2020 10:47 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByCol RD Singh (retd)

HT Chandigarh Readers’ Take: This Smart City has no home for people with mental health issues

Le Corbusier stated in his Statute of Land that Chandigarh would be a city offering all amenities to the poorest of the poor to lead a dignified life. It’s time we included people with mental health issues in this list and helped them lead a dignified life even when their families are not around to help them.

People with special needs require support and empathy.(Shutterstock/For representation only)

cities

Updated on Sep 26, 2020 12:49 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByHT Correspondent

Guest Column: In Covid times, cultivate kinship with plants

There’s a unique joy in watching plants grow. Nothing else can give us such exceptional happiness during this Covid-19 crisis

This could be the right time to start a positive engagement with nature -- by taking care of plants and starting a kitchen garden.(Shutterstock)

cities

Updated on Sep 19, 2020 11:42 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByHira Singh Bhupal

Book to web: Battling stigma and shame associated with being single

Author Sreemoyee Piu Kundu’s new digital chat show has sessions with prominent women who are single, such as Mona Ambegaonkar, Mallika Sarabhai, and Vinta Nanda, among others.

Journalist-turned-author Sreemoyee Piu Kundu will go live on her digital chat show, from September 20.

lifestyle

Updated on Sep 18, 2020 03:28 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByNaina Arora, New Delhi

45-year-old man dies by suicide in Zirakpur

Took life likely due to mental health issues, police say

A man ended his life on Saturday evening at Zirakpur, reportedly due to mental health problems(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

cities

Updated on Sep 13, 2020 09:14 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Mohali | ByHT Correspondent, Mohali

Congress MLA Pargat Singh, AAP legislator Pandori test positive for Covid-19 ahead of Punjab assembly session

The hockey Olympian is the second legislator from Jalandhar district to be diagnosed with coronavirus infection after Shiromani Akali Dal Nakodar MLA Gurpratap Singh Wadala

Jalandhar Cantt MLA Pargat Singh, a former hockey Olympian, is in home isolation after he was diagnosed with coronavirus infection. He is asymptomatic.(HT file photo)

cities

Updated on Aug 26, 2020 02:14 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByHT Correspondent

UT hospitals allow home isolation for suspected Covid-19 cases

The home isolation option was not followed earlier, but with the rising number of tests health authorities have decided to allow it

Persons isolating at home will have to check their temperature daily and report to authorities in case of health problems.(HT Photo/For representation only)

cities

Updated on Jul 28, 2020 09:12 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByAmanjeet Singh Salyal

Online classes leading to stress, eye problems in children, say parents

Health problems are cropping up as screen time increases for students due to schools being shut because of the Covid-19 pandemic

Though the human resource development ministry has asked schools to limit screen time for students, many institutes are not following the new directions, say parents.(Keshav Singh/HT/For representation only)

cities

Updated on Jul 20, 2020 09:18 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Mental health: DU students take to sports, art to cope with stress

Delhi University students say that rescinded job offers and uncertainty of final examination, due to Covid-19 pandemic, is making them immensely stressed.

The impending decision on exams, lesser number of employment offers and other such challenges are leading to depressing thoughts among DU students.(Photo: Shutterstock (For representation purpose only))

india news

Updated on Jul 16, 2020 02:13 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAprajita Sharad, New Delhi

Vehicular density linked to rise in nitrogen oxide levels in Chandigarh: Study

More vehicles on roads mean higher concentration of toxic gases, states a study by the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research

Before the Covid-19 lockdown, traffic jams were routine in Chandigarh.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Jul 05, 2020 12:11 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

3 bodies on rail tracks identified: Mother killed herself, children

The 40-year-old woman reportedly suffered from mental health problems and jumped on the tracks with her children, aged nine, seven and three, officials said.

A 40-year-old woman jumped before a train with three of her children on June 17, of which one has survived.(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

cities

Updated on Jun 21, 2020 11:03 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Ambala | ByBhavey Nagpal, Ambala

HT Brunch cover story: Every woman’s most personal problems

Shruti Haasan details her battle with PCOS, a common, but largely under-addressed women’s sexual health problem. Plus! The embarrassing health issue Padma Lakshmi never talked about!

From her early teens, period cramps and the remedial painkillers have wreaked havoc on Shruti Haasan’s life. Make-up: Vishruti Vinay ; Hair: Cristiano Pereira(Tushar Bhardwaj)

lifestyle

Updated on Jun 15, 2020 12:56 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAnanya Ghosh

Delhiwale: Staying at home, which is roadside

Rakesh, as the man introduced himself, was lying on a threadbare carpet spread along the pavement like a bed sheet. His head was plopped up on a makeshift pillow rustled out of his chappals.

cities

Updated on Jun 06, 2020 04:33 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByMayank Austen Soofi

Patience running out in Bapu Dham Colony and Sector 30

Savings depleted, employers threatening to sack them, no medical help available for the ailing, people want Covid-19 restrictions in the containment zones to go at any cost

Health workers and police in action in a sealed area at Bapu Dham colony, Sector 26, in Chandigarh.(HT Photo)

cities

Published on Jun 04, 2020 11:05 PM IST

ByMunieshwer A Sagar

Coronavirus: Most young people with increased suicide risk only display mild to moderate mental distress

Vast majority of young people experiencing suicidal thoughts display only mild or moderate mental distress, instead of more obvious symptoms associated with a diagnosable disorder, according to a new study.

lifestyle

Updated on May 21, 2020 11:33 AM IST

Washington DC | ByAsian News International | Posted by: Alfea Jamal

Covid-19 can cause long-term organ damage; China adds after effects to medical insurance

China’s National Health Commission (NHC) in its guidelines on COVID-19 survivors said some recovered patients would require treatment for lung and heart damage, for movement problems from muscle loss, as well as for psychological disorders.

As of Saturday, 78,227 people in China have recovered from the disease since the government started action from January 23 to contain the infection.(AFP)

world news

Published on May 17, 2020 03:37 PM IST

Beijing | ByPress Trust of India

Covid-19 will aggravate mental health issues| Analysis

Intertwine psychological recovery with relief; start online consultations; and simplify policies that govern the sector

The focus should be on healing the community, not just the individual(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

analysis

Published on May 05, 2020 06:44 PM IST

ByAchal Bhagat

This is the reason why loud noise is bad for your health

Whether it is loud machinery at work, a busy freeway, a nearby airport or loud music, many people are exposed to high levels of noise, say researchers, adding that exposure to loud noise is not only annoying but also bad for your health.

lifestyle

Updated on May 03, 2020 03:24 PM IST

London | ByIndo Asian News Service

World Health Day 2020: Ayurvedic tips to keep calm during lockdown

With an impending sense of negativity, economy on a downward trajectory and new challenges that these difficult times must have thrown at you it is easy to get bogged down. The key is to keep your mind calm and stay positive. This World Health Day, we look at some Ayurvedic tips that are helpful in keeping yourself calm.

The key is to keep your mind calm and stay positive. This World Health Day, we look at some Ayurvedic tips that are helpful in keeping yourself calm.(Unsplash)

lifestyle

Updated on Apr 07, 2020 04:09 PM IST

ByDr. Partap Chauhan

Depressed rural moms may face greater health issues

The study stated that women are twice as likely to have depression as men, and people in poverty are three times more likely to experience it.

The mothers’ depression also affected those closest to them, the study said.(Unsplash)

lifestyle

Updated on Mar 13, 2020 12:44 PM IST

Washington | ByIndo Asian News Service

Help women riot victims overcome the trauma | Opinion

The endeavour should be to help the victim fight back, and reclaim her life and home, and not be forced to stay in camps, like so many women riot victims have been forced to do

Women tend to suffer disproportionately in conflict situations such as communal violence, and the aftermath impacts them at various levels(AP)

columns

Published on Mar 07, 2020 05:18 PM IST

ByLalita Panicker

Older workers suffering from obesity at higher risk of losing jobs

Obesity is a major and growing public health problem, with future projections estimating that there will be more than one billion people affected globally by 2030.

lifestyle

Updated on Mar 07, 2020 03:38 PM IST

London | ByIndo Asian News Service

Women’s Day 2020: The power of women at work and how to ensure you lead a healthy lifestyle

As the world celebrates women’s day on March 8, we look at the manifold roles a working woman plays, how it takes a toll on their health and what they can do to lead a healthy lifestyle.

lifestyle

Updated on Mar 07, 2020 02:51 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByGrace Cyril

Teenagers’ view of family’s social standing correlates with mental health, life outcomes

Young people’s view of their family’s social status is more strongly associated with their mental health and readiness for future education and work than how much money, education or occupational prestige their parents have.

lifestyle

Updated on Jan 11, 2020 04:21 PM IST

Washington D.C. | ByAsian News International

World Cup winner Daniele De Rossi retires from football

De Rossi played only seven matches for the Buenos Aires outfit, scoring once, but said he needed to return home for family reasons.

Daniele De Rossi announces his retirement from football(REUTERS)

sports

Updated on Jan 07, 2020 09:49 AM IST

Buenos Aires | ByAFP

A Calmer You, by Sonal Kalra: Quit the guilt and talk to your parents

‘You spend years wishing your parents would get off your back, only to realise they’re the only ones who ever really had your back’ — Anonymous.

You could be one among the many children, a son or a daughter, or you could be living with or away from them – at some point in life, the guilt of not doing enough for parents is bound to strike.

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Updated on Dec 21, 2019 06:16 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySonal Kalra

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According to a new study, adolescents who eat a healthy breakfast at home have better psychological health. While previous studies have highlighted the value of a healthy meal, this is the first to look into the consequences of whether or not children have breakfast, also where and what they eat.

Around 75,000 people from Shimla, Mandi, and Chamba will be sent the questionnaire

Considering the fact that about 7.50% of India’s population is estimated to be suffering from mental health disorders, as per WHO numbers, a lot more needs to be done than what’s happening now

A question that is on everyone’s mind is whether this will aggravate the Covid-19 pandemic. And, unfortunately, the answer seems to be that it will.

Mental health issues often plague us because either we are overambitious or we worry too much about the past and future

There’s a unique joy in watching plants grow. Nothing else can give us such exceptional happiness during this Covid-19 crisis

Author Sreemoyee Piu Kundu’s new digital chat show has sessions with prominent women who are single, such as Mona Ambegaonkar, Mallika Sarabhai, and Vinta Nanda, among others.

Took life likely due to mental health issues, police say

The hockey Olympian is the second legislator from Jalandhar district to be diagnosed with coronavirus infection after Shiromani Akali Dal Nakodar MLA Gurpratap Singh Wadala

The home isolation option was not followed earlier, but with the rising number of tests health authorities have decided to allow it

Health problems are cropping up as screen time increases for students due to schools being shut because of the Covid-19 pandemic

Delhi University students say that rescinded job offers and uncertainty of final examination, due to Covid-19 pandemic, is making them immensely stressed.

More vehicles on roads mean higher concentration of toxic gases, states a study by the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research

The 40-year-old woman reportedly suffered from mental health problems and jumped on the tracks with her children, aged nine, seven and three, officials said.

Shruti Haasan details her battle with PCOS, a common, but largely under-addressed women’s sexual health problem. Plus! The embarrassing health issue Padma Lakshmi never talked about!

Rakesh, as the man introduced himself, was lying on a threadbare carpet spread along the pavement like a bed sheet. His head was plopped up on a makeshift pillow rustled out of his chappals.

Savings depleted, employers threatening to sack them, no medical help available for the ailing, people want Covid-19 restrictions in the containment zones to go at any cost

Vast majority of young people experiencing suicidal thoughts display only mild or moderate mental distress, instead of more obvious symptoms associated with a diagnosable disorder, according to a new study.

China’s National Health Commission (NHC) in its guidelines on COVID-19 survivors said some recovered patients would require treatment for lung and heart damage, for movement problems from muscle loss, as well as for psychological disorders.

Intertwine psychological recovery with relief; start online consultations; and simplify policies that govern the sector

Whether it is loud machinery at work, a busy freeway, a nearby airport or loud music, many people are exposed to high levels of noise, say researchers, adding that exposure to loud noise is not only annoying but also bad for your health.

The study stated that women are twice as likely to have depression as men, and people in poverty are three times more likely to experience it.

The endeavour should be to help the victim fight back, and reclaim her life and home, and not be forced to stay in camps, like so many women riot victims have been forced to do

Obesity is a major and growing public health problem, with future projections estimating that there will be more than one billion people affected globally by 2030.

As the world celebrates women’s day on March 8, we look at the manifold roles a working woman plays, how it takes a toll on their health and what they can do to lead a healthy lifestyle.

Young people’s view of their family’s social status is more strongly associated with their mental health and readiness for future education and work than how much money, education or occupational prestige their parents have.

De Rossi played only seven matches for the Buenos Aires outfit, scoring once, but said he needed to return home for family reasons.

‘You spend years wishing your parents would get off your back, only to realise they’re the only ones who ever really had your back’ — Anonymous.

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