News for 'brain health'

Kejriwal willfully eating less, refusing insulin: Delhi LG

Kejriwal willfully eating less, refusing insulin: Delhi LG

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has alleged that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is lodged in Tihar jail under judicial custody, may deliberately not be taking medical diet and medicines prescribed to him, according to a Raj Niwas communication.

5 tips to improve your mental health in 2020

5 tips to improve your mental health in 2020

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Studies have shown that placing others ' well-being ahead of ourselves without expectations or altruistic behaviour, stimulates brain reward centres.

Bypassing you, products to reach your brain

Bypassing you, products to reach your brain

Rediff.com6 Jan 2011

Market research based on interviews or questionnaires to understand the consumer mind will soon become pass.

Study links good health to successful career

Study links good health to successful career

Rediff.com24 Apr 2008

A new study has suggested that people enjoying a higher social status were less likely to suffer chronic stress and ill-health, while feelings of failure triggered brain changes linked to stress and pain.

10 Tips To Sleep On Time

10 Tips To Sleep On Time

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

When you watch TV or browse through your phone while in bed, you're teaching your brain that's how people should spend their nights, says Clinical Psychologist Mehezabin Dordi.

7 Healthy Alternatives To Tomatoes

7 Healthy Alternatives To Tomatoes

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

While there may be quite a few substitutes to tomatoes, some of these options can be considered if you want to make changes to your daily consumption, suggests Sheetal Somaiya.

'Work Is NOT Life'

'Work Is NOT Life'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

'Don't get stressed if you are not able to do your work.' 'If you feel you do not have the skill or capacity to do some work, accept it.'

Meet Atishi, Kejriwal's brain trust

Meet Atishi, Kejriwal's brain trust

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

The AAP leader, who has been recently in the news for supposedly dropping her second name, has been active in reforming the education and health sector.

Tunda refuses brain mapping test, court dismisses police plea

Tunda refuses brain mapping test, court dismisses police plea

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

A Delhi court has dismissed a police plea for permission to conduct brain mapping test of Abdul Karim Tunda after the arrested top LeT bomb expert refused to give his consent for it citing his old age and health problems.

10 Ways Sugar Harms Your Body

10 Ways Sugar Harms Your Body

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Regular, uncontrolled consumption of sugar can raise blood pressure, increase inflammation and contribute to obesity, all of which strain the heart, warns Dr Anu Gaikwad.

Don't Let Your Desk Job Stop You From Losing Belly Fat

Don't Let Your Desk Job Stop You From Losing Belly Fat

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Please get up and walk for five minutes every 1 to 2 hours, advises rediffGURU Nidhi Gupta.

It's reverse brain drain! Start-ups woo talent returning to India from US

It's reverse brain drain! Start-ups woo talent returning to India from US

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Indian start-ups and software product companies are trying to attract engineers and programmers who are either stranded in India because of the lockdown or H-1B visa holders who have been laid off.

BSE 100 companies boost R&D, innovation challenges persist

BSE 100 companies boost R&D, innovation challenges persist

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Research and development (R&D) spending by BSE 100 companies has grown steadily, rising from 0.89 per cent of revenue in FY20 to 1.32 per cent in FY24, averaging around 1 per cent over the period in-between, according to data compiled from Bloomberg and company annual reports. Also, these companies more than doubled their R&D spending in absolute terms over these five years: From Rs 25,041 crore to Rs 63,072 crore. While this reflects a prioritisation of innovation, corporate R&D investment remains relatively conservative.

79 children die of suspected brain fever

79 children die of suspected brain fever

Rediff.com17 Aug 2005

Nearly 79 children have died due to suspected Japanese encephalitis or brain fever in Gorakhpur district of eastern Uttar Pradesh and many more are undergoing treatment, a senior official said on Wednesday.

Take a walk to exercise your brain

Take a walk to exercise your brain

Rediff.com22 Sep 2004

Two studies reveal that elderly people who walked were more likely to maintain cognitive function. And the more they walked, the better.

Take a walk to exercise your brain

Take a walk to exercise your brain

Rediff.com22 Sep 2004

Two studies reveal that elderly people who walked were more likely to maintain cognitive function. And the more they walked, the better.

Pranab Mukherjee's health declines: Hospital

Pranab Mukherjee's health declines: Hospital

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

The former president was admitted to the hospital in Delhi Cantonment on August 10 and was operated the same day for removal of a clot in his brain.

Sheena Bora Trial: Where did Sheena's brain vanish?

Sheena Bora Trial: Where did Sheena's brain vanish?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Shivade: "You didn't find any brain inside the brain cavity?" Dr Thakur nodded. The judge shocked: "Huh?!"

Is Stage 3 Breast Cancer Curable?

Is Stage 3 Breast Cancer Curable?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

While advanced stages of cancer may not be completely curable, with timely awareness, appropriate diagnosis and medical intervention, you can try to improve the symptoms and prolong your life span.

Brain fever toll in east Uttar Pradesh 995

Brain fever toll in east Uttar Pradesh 995

Rediff.com31 Oct 2005

21 fresh cases were reported in the region, while a total of 138 patients are still undergoing treatment.

Do YOU believe cellphones are a health risk?

Do YOU believe cellphones are a health risk?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

Have you or someone you know suffered health complications as a result of cell phone usage?

Headache? Lack of concentration? Start exercising!

Headache? Lack of concentration? Start exercising!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

>Exercising several times a week (for 30 to 60 minutes) may sharpen reasoning and learning skills.

Worst brain drain in UK in over 50 years

Worst brain drain in UK in over 50 years

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

There are now 3.247 million British-born people living abroad, of whom more than 1.1 million are highly-skilled university graduates, according to an international authoritative study by the Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development. The study, however, did not go into the reasons behind the exodus.

No change in Pranab's health condition: Hospital

No change in Pranab's health condition: Hospital

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The 84-year-old former president was admitted to the hospital in Delhi Cantonment on August 10.

Nipah situation not as scary as in 2018, says K K Shailaja

Nipah situation not as scary as in 2018, says K K Shailaja

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Shailaja, who had won accolades for containing the Nipah infection effectively in 2018, said the southern state has a protocol and standard operating procedure (SOP) to effectively fight the infection and prevent its spread.

Why Do New Year Resolutions Fail?

Why Do New Year Resolutions Fail?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

New Year resolutions often focus on lofty ambitions, say, shedding 20 kg within six months, without considering processes. What we may be lacking is a concrete plan, observes Kumar Abishek.

Prime suspect in Patna serial blasts has splinters in brain

Prime suspect in Patna serial blasts has splinters in brain

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

There is "little chance" of survival of the prime suspect in the Patna serial blasts as he has splinters in his brain, doctors treating him said on Wednesday.

Mukul Roy has dementia, Parkinson's disease: Doctors

Mukul Roy has dementia, Parkinson's disease: Doctors

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Though he has physically improved, his doctors remained unsure of his mental functioning.

No change in Pranab Mukherjee's health: Hospital

No change in Pranab Mukherjee's health: Hospital

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

The former president continues to be in deep coma, the Army's Research and Referral hospital said.

Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid jab faces legal threat in UK over side effects: Report

Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid jab faces legal threat in UK over side effects: Report

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

AstraZeneca has stressed that patient safety is its "highest priority" and pointed out that regulators around the world "consistently state that the benefits of vaccination outweigh the risks of extremely rare potential side effects".

5 Tips To Stay Mentally Fit and Happy

5 Tips To Stay Mentally Fit and Happy

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

rediffGURU Anu Krishna explains how you can improve your mental health by seeking professional help.

'Avoid fruits when having cold, cough?'

'Avoid fruits when having cold, cough?'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Post your health-related questions for rediffGURU Rebecca Pinto.

AstraZeneca admits in court: Covishield causes TTS

AstraZeneca admits in court: Covishield causes TTS

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

United Kingdom-headquartered pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca (AZ) has admitted that in 'very rare cases' its Covid vaccine can cause a blood clot related side effect but the causal link is unknown, according to court papers being quoted in the UK media.

Asanas For A Sharper Mind

Asanas For A Sharper Mind

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Yoga and Ayurveda expert Namita Piparaiya shares simple techniques to improve your cognitive health.

How To Sleep Better At Night

How To Sleep Better At Night

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

rediffGURU Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan, head of wellness for senior citizens at Columbia Pacific Communities, tells you how you can tackle your sleep woes.

'Kamala Doesn't Have Feelings For India'

'Kamala Doesn't Have Feelings For India'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

'Never, not even once, has Kamala Harris said that she is Indian American. I know why.' 'From the Indian American community she can get maybe 1% percent votes. But if she says she's African American she gains about 20% votes.'

How social media impacts your mental health

How social media impacts your mental health

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

Did you know that too much exposure to social media makes you eager and encourages cyber bullying?

Autopsies show Covid virus lingers in body parts for months: Study

Autopsies show Covid virus lingers in body parts for months: Study

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

The study showed that SARS-CoV-2 primarily infected and damaged airway and lung tissue.

Why heating food in microwave is bad for your health

Why heating food in microwave is bad for your health

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Heating plastic containers in the microwave releases chemicals that can cause cancer, obesity and infertility.

Walnut: The New Superfood For Stressed Students

Walnut: The New Superfood For Stressed Students

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

In the weeks before their next exam, stressed-out college students may wish to add walnuts to their daily diet.