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K-Pop singer Lia leaves fans heartbroken as she announces break due to mental health
Lia is the lead vocalist and sub-rapper in the famous K-pop band ITZY. The young star gave her vocals and rap to ITZY’s hit songs like DALLA DALLA, Cheshire, and also released her first solo, 'Light You Up Like A Star’

What is 'kidulting', the trend becoming popular among millennials?
Kidulting is a new cultural trend in which adults, particularly millennials, engage in activities traditionally considered more appropriate for children, such as playing with toys and collecting cards. Experts say such pursuits can actually benefit mental health

Explained: Why taking a vacation is healthy for you even before the trip begins
The benefits of a good holiday can be felt even before the trip begins. Scientific studies show that merely looking forward to a future reward can be even more rewarding than the reward itself. This is so thanks to a small molecule called dopamine

What Gen Z women want: ‘Lazy Girl Jobs’
The 'Lazy Girl Job' trend has evolved as a countertrend to female hustle culture, in part because of Gen Z. The new TikTok trend is essentially an undemanding, low-stress, usually administrative job, the real usefulness of which is more than questionable

World Environment Day: What is eco-anxiety?
Eco-anxiety, also known as climate anxiety, eco-grief, or climate doom, is the psychological impact of climate change on some people. According to a 2021 survey, 75 per cent of young people in 10 nations, including India, said they thought the future was frightening

Dard-e-Workout: How exercise increases your pain threshold
Regular exercise has many benefits, including strong muscles and improved mental health. But here's another huge advantage: a better capacity for pain management. As per a new study, those who lead more active lifestyles are more pain-tolerant

Happy Meal: How eating green veggies can drive away all blues
Years and years of study have found that eating more vegetables is good for our physical health. But now it is learned it can also enhance mental health. As per a study, eating recommended amount of vegetables each day for healthy adults has a favourable effect on happiness

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui terms depression as an urban issue: How accurate is he?
Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui recently said, ‘Depression doesn’t exist in villages; it’s an urban issue with people glorifying minor problems’. His statement has evoked a sharp response as millions battle with mental health issues in India. But do people in cities suffer more than those in villages?

Nawazuddin Siddiqui says no one gets depressed in villages, Gulshan Devaiah retorts, 'I'd not take him seriously'
Siddiqui's remarks about depression have been receiving some scathing responses on social media. And Devaiah too gave his take on the same

Does Joe Biden have the mental fitness to run for US presidential elections in 2024?
US president Joe Biden is gaffe-prone and this may hurt his chances in the 2024 US presidential elections. When asked if the 80-year-old had the mental sharpness to run for a second term, 62 per cent of Americans expressed concern. This is 11 points higher than that for his rival Donald Trump

Put that Mobile Down: How using smartphones as kids can cause mental health issues
A global study by US-based Sapien Labs has found that kids using a smartphone or tablet at an early age are more likely to have mental health issues as young adults, with women being more severely affected

Another singer dies: The imperfect world surrounding the ‘perfect idols’ of K-pop
Twenty-nine-year-old trot singer Haesoo died on 12 May, reportedly by suicide. This is the second death of a young K-pop star to hit the South Korean entertainment industry in less than a month. What is going on?

Beyond Well-Being. How three-day weekends boost the economy
Three-day weekends will benefit the economy, but more importantly, they deliver a well-being boost for much of the country

Love French fries, think again. How they could leave you feeling anxious and depressed
They are greasy, delicious and often dubbed comfort food. However, new research has revealed that those who eat French fries and other fried food showed a 12 per cent higher risk of anxiety and a seven per cent higher risk of depression

Sleep on This: Can a nap at work boost productivity?
A study found that people who were given the opportunity to take a 30-minute nap in a cozy and peaceful setting saw significant improvements in their psychological wellbeing, cognitive function, and productivity levels. They experienced an impressive 2.3 per cent increase in productivity

All Smiles: What makes Mizoram the happiest state in India?
Mizoram has been named the happiest state in the country. According to a study, the state, which is the second in India to achieve 100 per cent literacy, provides students with opportunities for growth even under the most challenging of circumstances

Should we lower our expectations to be happier? What research reveals
High expectations are important because they allow us to dream and create goals to work towards. However, setting expectations too high can have negative effects, including our happiness

Explained: The 'eldest daughter syndrome' trending on TikTok and how it can be fixed
'Eldest Daughter Syndrome' is now trending on TikTok, with adolescent girls speaking out about the unfair amount of unpaid labour they do in their families, as well as the negative effects it has on their lives, health, and well-being

#NoFilter: How France plans to crackdown on influencers
The National Assembly of the French parliament passed a bill on 30 March, introducing some new rules for influencers. The new law, if approved by the Senate, would fundamentally alter how French influencers post, and would force social media platforms to develop techniques for detecting violations

Burnout has a cousin called rust out: What's this latest workplace trend?
Called the unfamiliar cousin of burnout, rust out is when an employee feels underutilised and undervalued. It’s fast becoming a trend in the workplace, with more workers complaining of feeling less engaged. If not resolved, it can affect productivity and lead to depression