Last Updated:July 04, 2025, 18:00 IST At its core, mindful breathing is all about paying attention to how your breathe. This simple exercise can help calm racing thoughts and increase your focus. Deep breathing activates relaxation response, easing stress. Feeling overwhelmed by exams or long hours of study? One simple tool can help you reset:…
Last Updated:June 26, 2025, 19:35 IST Somatic exercises focuses on increasing the body awareness and releasing physical tension through mindful and gentle movements. These exercises calm the nervous system and improve the body-brain connection. (AI Generated Image) Staying focused and remembering things can be hard these days. But memory isn’t just about the brain; it’s…
After a busy day of excelling at work and tending to your daily tasks, it’s not uncommon to feel pretty drained by the time you get home. But if you experience that feeling frequently or find yourself stuck in bed and unable to do things for yourself, you could be in a state of “functional…
I’ve always been fascinated by families whose children seem to be on some kind of unusual streak, reaching the top of their career ladders, or, even more interesting to me, blazing trails or following their passions with spectacular results. What did their parents do differently to empower them? What do researchers really know about what’s…
Having someone who listens attentively may significantly boost cognitive resilience, according to a recent study. Researchers found that adults with readily available listeners demonstrated better cognitive function, even with age-related brain volume loss. This social support could potentially slow cognitive aging and delay Alzheimer’s symptoms. Keeping the brain sharp is crucial for overall well-being. From…
Last Updated:June 03, 2025, 15:59 IST Bhramari is a type of pranayama that helps calm the mind and reduce stress. It is safe, easy to practise, and suitable for people of all ages, from children to the elderly Bhramari Pranayama can be practised anytime, anywhere, with no side effects. (News18 Hindi) In today’s fast-paced life,…
Parenting advice has gotten really complicated. There’s something new every day, and it’s filled with contradictions. Every time you think you understand something, it changes. All of this is a huge source of anxiety for many parents. As a psychiatrist on the front lines of healthy youth development, I’ve worked with over 3,000 young adults….
When we think about life-changing habits, ideas like waking up early, exercising daily, or meditating often come to mind. While those habits are valuable, many simple practices are often overlooked, but secretly, they can transform your life over time. These underrated habits may seem small or insignificant, but their impact compounds over the years, leading…
CNN — Monica Puig won more than 300 matches during her tennis career and the feeling afterwards was often the same: relief, excitement, and satisfaction that the weeks and months of sacrifice and preparation had paid off. Today, exactly a year after shoulder issues forced her to retire aged 28, Puig is still able to…
CNN — Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka intends to return to professional tennis in 2024, the 25-year-old said in an interview with ESPN on Wednesday. The four-time major champion – who welcomed a baby girl in July with her boyfriend, rapper Cordae – said she plans to play a busy schedule next year. “It’s…
