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Kerala best state on health parameters, UP ranks worst: NITI Aayog report

The second round of the health index took into account the period 2015-16 to 2017-18

Physical, mental health of seniors linked to optimism, wisdom, loneliness: Study

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Advancing age is broadly associated with declining cognitive, physical and mental health. As part of a new study, researchers analysed how distinctive factors, such as wisdom, loneliness, income and sleep quality, impact - for good and bad - the physical and mental functioning of older persons. A team of researchers found that physical health correlated with both cognitive function and mental health. Specifically, cognitive function was significantly associated with physical mobility, wisdom, and satisfaction with life. Physical health was associated with mental well-being, resilience, and younger age. Mental health was linked to optimism, self-compassion, income and lower levels of loneliness and sleep disturbances. According to researchers, most people focus on diseases and risk factors, like old age, unhealthy diet and lack of activity. These are important, of course, but we also need to focus on areas that make up the whole person. According to the research

Having a purpose to life may help you live longer, says survey

Higher scores on the survey indicated greater purpose in life

Instagram brings in online magazine to give students peace of mind

Instagram said it had found the use of the hashtag #examstress on the platform had risen 640% between March and May 2018

Candida auris: A mysterious fungus that nobody wants to talk about

C. auris is a drug-resistant fungus that has emerged mysteriously around the world, and it is understood to be a clear and present danger

Corporations are funding health research: Here's why you should be worried

Researchers and academics are increasingly being encouraged - even required - to get research funding from different sources, including industry and nonprofit organisations funded by industry

Older people feel more youthful when they also feel in control: Study

Among younger adults, feeling in more control on any given day didn't appear to make them feel more youthful

Dry eye disease is on the rise; know causes, symptoms, treatment, and more

DED is a developing medical issue and stands out amongst the top reasons for patients seeking eye care

Can what we eat affect how we feel?

Most Americans are overfed in calories yet starved of the vital array of micronutrients that our brains need

Indians in white-collar jobs more prone to obesity, chronic health risks

The average BMI of men in white-collar jobs was 1.17 kg/m2 higher than those in blue-collar occupations

Smaller nations are the world's healthiest, Canada tops list

The top 10 in Global Wellness Index includes large nations such as the Philippines and South Korea, but also finds room for Oman, Iceland, Maldives, Netherlands and Singapore

Treatment that 'comes close' to immortality still a dream, at least for now

'We're concerned that some patients are being preyed upon by unscrupulous actors touting treatments of plasma from young donors as cures and remedies,' the FDA said

Being kind to yourself has mental and physical benefits, says study

Previous studies have shown that this threat response damages the immune system

Scientists reveal ideal diet that can prevent 11 million deaths each year

Feeding a growing population of 10 billion people by 2050 with a healthy, sustainable diet will be impossible without transforming eating habits

Are you a morning lark or night owl? Here's how your body clock works

Genetics can determine your body clock type, but it's also largely influenced by schedule and lifestyle

Walk more, sit less: Sitting for too long could increase your risk of dying

In the study, a hip-mounted accelerometer - a device that measures the magnitude of accelerations - was used to measure physical activity

Blue light exposure may reduce risk of developing cardiovascular disease

The reduction of blood pressure from blue light is similar to what is seen in clinical trials with blood pressure lowering drugs

Delhi govt sanctions Rs 1.58 bn to remodel 94 dispensaries into polyclinics

At present, around 30 polyclinics are operational in the national capital and the government has set a target of 150 such polyclinics in the city

Probiotics may be good for your bones

Researchers studied 90 women, 75 to 80 years old, all generally healthy but with low bone mineral density

Take a brisk walk to remain healthy, just about 100 steps a minute

Current exercise guidelines almost always state that we should walk at a brisk pace rather than stroll leisurely