Mental wellness through fitness: 10 simple habits that can make a big impact
1 week, 3 days ago

Mental wellness through fitness: 10 simple habits that can make a big impact

Live Mint  

Stress, anxiety, depression and burnout have becoming increasingly common today. Exercise promotes better sleep, reduces fatigue, and enhances cognitive function, all contributing to a positive mental state. #4 Get morning sunlight exposure Exposure to bright sunlight early in the morning helps regulate your circadian rhythm, which helps in melatonin production in the evening and promotes better sleep. #5 Start exercising Exercise releases endorphins, the body’s “feel-good” hormones, which reduce stress and improve mood. #7 Practice meditation and mindful breathing Mindful breathing and meditation calm the mind, reduce anxiety, and enhance mental clarity.

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Reclaim your energy: Combat burnout with fitness and nutrition
1 day, 23 hours ago

Reclaim your energy: Combat burnout with fitness and nutrition

Live Mint  

Burnout has become a hallmark issue of today’s fast-paced world, leaving many feeling drained, overwhelmed, and disconnected. BEATING BURNOUT WITH FITNESS Exercise as a stress reliever: Physical activity is one of the most effective ways to combat stress. While exercise may initially seem counterproductive due to the energy it requires, it ultimately increases blood flow and oxygen supply to the …

Sara Ali Khan’s Life Mantra: Focus on Self Love and Kindness
1 week, 2 days ago

Sara Ali Khan’s Life Mantra: Focus on Self Love and Kindness

Deccan Chronicle  

I make a conscious effort to set boundaries between my professional commitments and personal time, says Sara Ali Khan in an exclusive interview with Deccan Chronicle Your fitness journey has been inspiring to many. Ultimately, this holistic approach—combining physical activity with a focus on mental health—keeps me balanced and energized, allowing me to embrace life with positivity. No matter how …

25 Unexpected, Little Ways To Improve Your Mental Health In 2025
2 weeks ago

25 Unexpected, Little Ways To Improve Your Mental Health In 2025

Huff Post  

Flashpop via Getty Images Forget resolutions. “Gardening can be a great form of exercise and spending time in nature has been shown to improve both your physical and mental health,” she said. “When we’re outside, we tend to breathe deeper and feel more connected to the world around us.” LaylaBird via Getty Images Writing down positive news you hear is …

International Day of Happiness 2024: Is your social fitness in place?
9 months, 3 weeks ago

International Day of Happiness 2024: Is your social fitness in place?

Hindustan Times  

There's so much that continues to be written about what makes people happy. Take a look at ‘social fitness’ that describes this and how it can fit into your life… Forging and nurturing a bond with friends, acquaintances and colleagues brings about warmth and happiness HOW IT CAME ABOUT The longest study ever conducted on human happiness by Harvard has …

How to add physical activities to your routine for better mental health
1 year, 1 month ago

How to add physical activities to your routine for better mental health

India Today  

In the pursuit of mental wellness, scientific research underscores the profound impact of lifestyle choices. Exercise enhances mood and self-esteem while decreasing stress tendencies, a factor known to aggravate mental and physical diseases. Rucha Shrikhande Divekar, a clinical psychologist at Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune, shared parameters on how people can incorporate more physical activities into their daily routines. "The colour …

Mental Health Day 2023: Top 10 Self-Care Strategies for Improved Mental Health
1 year, 3 months ago

Mental Health Day 2023: Top 10 Self-Care Strategies for Improved Mental Health

News 18  

On Mental Health Day 2023, it’s crucial to recognize the importance of self-care in nurturing our mental well-being. As we celebrate this day, we present the top 10 self-care strategies from experts, offering practical insights and actionable steps to improve our mental health. Rohini Rajeev shares some ways in which we can take charge of our mental health to preserve …

What social fitness is and why it is important
1 year, 9 months ago

What social fitness is and why it is important

Live Mint  

A 25-year-old woman in therapy tells me: “My mum ends up meeting and talking to her friends more than I do! I can’t figure if I am expecting too much or whether people just don’t prioritise social relationships amidst social media and work. From therapy sessions and my work as a consultant with organisations, it is becoming clearer that the …

The Art and Science of Fitness | Movement and mental health: The link is clear
1 year, 10 months ago

The Art and Science of Fitness | Movement and mental health: The link is clear

Hindustan Times  

The Covid-19 pandemic and the stringent lockdowns that followed brought to the surface the importance of mental health and the massive problem of mental health illnesses in today's world. Further, people with chronic medical conditions such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, kidney diseases, and stroke tend to have mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and psychological distress, among other conditions. …

How healing sounds, rest and Fitness helps in emotional well-being
2 years ago

How healing sounds, rest and Fitness helps in emotional well-being

India TV News  

Consider how meditation has evolved from a discipline focused on mental well-being to today assisting persons suffering from pain and physical maladies. People are becoming interested in workouts that support their emotional well-being and mental health while helping relieve the effects of day-to-day stress. These tanks contain water mixed with Epsom salt that makes it easy for the bodies to …

Is fitness good for your mental health?
2 years, 7 months ago

Is fitness good for your mental health?

Live Mint  

It’s a well known fact, at least among those who work out, that exercising helps with mental wellbeing in many ways. However, what isn’t well understood is whether exercise can be a part of the cure for mental health problems. In fact, in an introduction to a research paper, Exercise For Mental Health, published in the Journal Of Clinical Psychiatry, …

Pandemic May Linger But Fitness Enthusiasts are Going Extra Mile to Stay Healthy
3 years ago

Pandemic May Linger But Fitness Enthusiasts are Going Extra Mile to Stay Healthy

News 18  

When the world faced the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic early last year, we didn’t know what to expect. In many cases we have seen psychosomatic illnesses such as arthritis, heart conditions arise in patients due to manhandling of stress and the pandemic was coupled with other issues too.” Mrs. Roy’s words are accentuated by the fact that the World Health Organization …

Can exercising help protect your mental health?
3 years, 8 months ago

Can exercising help protect your mental health?

Live Mint  

Death, despair and isolation haunts India as covid-19 is ripping through the country. There is evidence that exercise is beneficial for mental health; it reduces anxiety, depression, and counters negative moods; and it also improves self-esteem and cognitive functions, wrote researcher P Callaghan in his 2004 paper titled Exercise: A Neglected Intervention In Mental Health Care in the Journal of …

9 mental healing tips to boost your success at work
6 years, 6 months ago

9 mental healing tips to boost your success at work

India Today  

It's all in the mind, they say. It can be best proved by the fact that physical-mental connection can be strengthened when you exercise as the body releases endorphins, also known as the happy hormones, which help in elevating one's mind. Therefore, you should take care of your mind, as that's who you are going to be living with for …

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