Mumbai: Wockhardt Hospital distributes stress balls to police officials and office workers
When your blood pressure is high, it puts an extra strain on your arteries and heart, squeezing stress balls can help reduce blood pressure, say health experts
There have been studies that draw an association between stress levels and increased rates of heart attacks over the last 15 years. Ahead of World Heart Day (September 29) , to create awareness about the increase in heart diseases due to stress and high blood pressure, Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai Central has distributed ‘stress ball’ to […]
What’s more, reports of positive emotions dipped slightly in 2017 compared with the previous year, according to the survey, from Gallup, the analytics and advice company. The survey also revealed that, based on reports of positive emotions, the ‘happiest’ country in 2017 was Paraguay, marking the third year in a row that the South American 
Workers in open office seating had less daytime stress and greater daytime activity levels compared to workers in private offices and cubicles, according to new research led by the University of Arizona. That greater physical activity at the office was related to lower physiological stress during after-work hours outside the office, researchers said. This is 
Living close to nature and spending time outside has significant and wide-ranging health benefits – according to new research from the University of East Anglia. A new report published today reveals that exposure to greenspace reduces the risk of type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease, premature death, preterm birth, stress, and high blood pressure. Populations with 
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Depression affects almost 20 per cent of young adults with autism, new research shows, a rate that’s more than triple that seen in the general population. And young adults with autism who were relatively high-functioning – meaning they did not have intellectual disabilities – were actually at higher risk of depression than people with more 
Art museums may have an analgesic effect on chronic pain, a small study suggests. Chronic pain sufferers who took guided tours of art museums felt less discomfort and unpleasantness related to their pain shortly afterward, researchers found. The researchers invited 54 visitors to the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, California, who reported experiencing chronic pain 
Potatoes may not have the best reputation in the world of healthful diets. But the downsides, experts say, often have to do with how they are prepared and processed. For instance, deep frying them and adding too much of oil, salt, butter, etc. Potatoes are also vilified for a number of reasons- they are high 
Despite fad diets that pop-up every few weeks, which may tell you otherwise, here are five reasons why you should never skip your morning meal: It makes your workout more effective Eating breakfast helps burn more carbohydrates during exercise, according to a new study from the University of Bath, England. In addition, it also aided