Mental Health

Facebook linked to depression- a study

A recent study done at Utah Valley University has shown that Social Networking Sites like facebook can be a major etiological factor for depression.

The pictures and messages posted on the walls are although pleasing to the owner of that profile but at the same time it can be depressing for the viewers, thinking that everyone apart from them is h

Prolonged sitting at desk damages physical and mental health

While sitting for long hours is already known to spur health problems, it’s also bad for your mental well-being, findings of a new study show.

According to the findings of a recent study conducted by scientists at the British Psychological Society, professionals whose job profiles demand prolonged sitting hours run a risk of higher body mass

Vitamin D deficiency linked to depression -- study

Experts delving into the link between vitamin D and mood disorders have found that deficiency of the nutrient can contribute to depressive symptoms.

According to experts, the danger was particularly enhanced in people with a history of the medical condition.

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