Mobile apps increase motivation, confidence, and positively change behaviour

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Mobile apps increase motivation, confidence, and positively change behaviour This is great news for people looking for inexpensive, easily accessible resources to help combat emotional challenges.

Now, cognitive training can significantly reduce risk of dementia The mental exercise called 'speed of processing' showed benefits up to 10 years after participants underwent the programme.

Blood test may help people who overdose on paracetamol The test detects levels of specific molecules in blood - could help doctors identify patients who need intense treatment.

Obesity hurting your health and pocket? Here's how to manage costs and well-being The burden of obesity in urban India is increasing alarmingly and around 21% of the total population is over weight.

Don't let a sedentary lifestyle get the better of you, stay on the right side of the obesity line Changing your food habits, setting a routine, & keeping stress at bay, can go a long way.

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Fitness on your mind? You can work out while you are at work too Squeezing in some steps and stretches can add zeal to whatever you are doing at your workplace too.

Add green leafy vegetables, fruits to your diet to reduce risk of heart failure People who eat more fruits and vegetables are 42 per cent less likely to suffer a heart failure.

Here's how you can fight air pollution The blanket of smog must have caused a heavy chest, itchy eyes and irritation in throat.

Unable to spend time with family? Just plan a 20-minute walk to bond better Spending time outside in nature with your family is all you need.

Want to lose those extra kilos? Probiotics can help beat the bulge Probiotics have become increasingly trendy among the health conscious millennials.

Planning to start a family? Make sure you check for signs of diabetes It is advisable to keep your glucose level in check before it affects your sex life leading to infertility.

Don't want to look older than your age? Cut down on drinking and smoking Heavy drinking and smoking are linked to visible signs of physical ageing.

Keep forgetting your anniversary? Eat pistachios and peanuts to improve memory Daily consumption of nuts can improve cognition, healing, learning, memory and other key brain functions.

Do you gobble up your food? It may put your heart at risk and result in obesity People who eat slowly are less likely to become obese or develop metabolic syndrome. Diabetes can lead to hypoglycaemia - know the symptoms and act promptly In hypoglycaemia, blood glucose levels drops below 70 mg/dl with symptoms and below 60 mg/dl without symptoms.

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