How to Handle Online Harassment When It Happens to You

[ In 2022 I wrote an op-ed for NBC News Think about leg hair, of all things. The piece detailed a monthlong experiment during which I stopped shaving. Aside from one paragraph about bodily autonomy and Roe v. Wade, I thought it was a mild article. Boring, even. The internet disagreed. Within an hour of … Read more

Experts: Youth’s mental wellbeing requires transformation of cities and social life

[ PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Youth Mental Health Index can be a vital tool for monitoring the “psychosocial health” of youth on a periodic basis, say experts. Consultant paediatrician Datuk Dr Amar Singh HSS said the mental health problem faced by youth is not peculiar to Malaysia but has been observed worldwide. “It might be … Read more

7 reasons why one should adopt a pet

[From companionship to better mental health, here we list down 10 compelling reasons about why adopting a pet can be a wonderful decision. Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Genx Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong … Read more

Insurance regulator Irdai pushing companies to provide health coverage to all

[ MUMBAI: Insurance regulator Irdai is pushing companies to ensure that health covers are available to all age groups, as well as those with pre-existing diseases, mental health issues and women, to ensure that there is greater coverage and no one is denied the facility.While the regulations have been tweaked, many are interpreting it to … Read more

9 everyday things that keep the brain healthy

[ ​Exercise your brain Just like your body needs exercise to stay fit, your brain benefits from regular workouts too. Challenge your mind with puzzles, crosswords, Sudoku, or brain-teaser games. These activities stimulate neural connections, improve memory, and enhance cognitive skills. Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Genx Newz is an automatic aggregator of … Read more

5 ways yoga can help mental health

[ The World Health Organisation (WHO) states that being healthy includes both mental and social well-being in addition to physical health. Our neurological and endocrine systems are the primary means by which our entire body coordinates its functions. The way these systems interact affects our thoughts and eating habits, which in turn has an impact … Read more

Opinion: Did the Internet diagnose you with depression? Why ‘TikTok doctors’ are dangerous

[ Emily (name changed by request), a 25-year-old Dubai resident, found herself captivated by a TikTok video titled “Signs You Have Bipolar Disorder”. As she watched the video, a profound sense of recognition washed over her. She couldn’t help but relate to the symptoms described in the video, feeling as though it was speaking directly … Read more

Smartphones Do or Don’t Harm Kids! So Which Is It?

[ The anti-smartphone movement is having a moment. On March 25, Florida governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning children under 14 from social media platforms. In February, the UK government backed tighter guidance to keep children from using their smartphones at school. In the past year, grassroots organizations like Smartphone Free Childhood have risen … Read more

My Boyfriend Won’t Stop Meditating!

[ My boyfriend says he must meditate for one hour every day. Why does this annoy me so much? He works in tech, if that’s relevant. —Seeking Enlightenment Dear Seeking, I think it’s pretty obvious. On the one hand, meditation is the most self-­centered, antisocial habit there is—or one of them, at least. (I can … Read more

Why You Hear Voices in Your White Noise Machine

[ Every night, I—like millions of others—put on a noise machine to help me sleep. Mine offers several types of noise: white, pink, green, and brown. I’ve noticed something strange, though. After about 30 minutes of the noise pumping into my head, I start to hear things. Sometimes it’s music, like a full orchestral score. … Read more