Yoga can prevent anxiety, depression in pregnant women
London – Moms-to-be, take note! Yoga can reduce the risk of anxiety and depression in pregnant women, according to a first-of-its-kind UK study. While it has long been assumed by medical professionals that yoga can help reduce stress levels in mothers, it had never been tested in a research... read more »
Obese kids must avoid fast food to stay sharp
Is obesity of your kid weighing down his/her academic performance? Then, persuade them to eat natural, unprocessed, raw food instead of chips, sodas and fast foods, move whenever possible, and restrict media exposure, said a study. Childhood obesity correlates with attention-deficit/hyperactivity... read more »
Study finds stress is contagious
WASHINGTON — Feeling stressed? A new study finds stress can be contagious. The Max Planck Institute for Cognitive and Brain Sciences and the Technische Universität Dresden conducted a study to see whether or not being around a stressed person can induce stress, TIME reports. Researchers... read more »
Stress in marriage can lead to depression, says study
Washington: Marital stress may make people more vulnerable to depression, a new study has warned. The study by University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers and their colleagues found that people who experience chronic marital stress are less able to savour positive experiences, a hallmark of... read more »