http://www.medindia.net/healthnews/lifestyle-news.asp Medindia largest health website in india. en-us Copyright 2026. All Rights Reserved. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:46:44 GMT http://www.medindia.net/news/nurses-beware-double-shifts-keep-cortisol-high-at-midnight-222995-1.htm Watch out! Double shifts might turn your night into a stress zone. Overworking takes a toll. bIn nurses, double shifts can disrupt cortisol balance/b, ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/nurses-beware-double-shifts-keep-cortisol-high-at-midnight-222995-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/sip-water-before-you-smooch-the-gluten-free-kiss-rule-222992-1.htm Watch out! A kiss can sometimes carry more than just affection. For people living with celiac disease, concerns about gluten exposure can go beyond ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/sip-water-before-you-smooch-the-gluten-free-kiss-rule-222992-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/do-narcissistic-traits-always-harm-long-term-relationships-222960-1.htm A new study from Michigan State University is reshaping how researchers understand bnarcissism in relationships, challenging the widespread belief that ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/do-narcissistic-traits-always-harm-long-term-relationships-222960-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/genes-vs-lifestyle-habits-which-shapes-healthy-aging-222927-1.htm bAging well is a lifelong equation of genes and habits. /b Lifestyle habits and socioeconomic status are important for healthy ageing, but their ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/genes-vs-lifestyle-habits-which-shapes-healthy-aging-222927-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/healthy-habits-happier-life-8-daily-habits-to-lower-cardiometabolic-risk-222899-1.htm Cardiometabolic diseases like diabetes and heart disease are now common in every corner of the world, affecting people of all ages. But here's the good news: many cases can be prevented.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/healthy-habits-happier-life-8-daily-habits-to-lower-cardiometabolic-risk-222899-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/sip-more-suffer-less-hydration-is-the-key-to-kidney-stone-prevention-222888-1.htm Kidney stones can bring sudden, intense pain that's hard to ignore. With millions affected and a high chance of recurrence, they're a common health issue that often returns uninvited.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/sip-more-suffer-less-hydration-is-the-key-to-kidney-stone-prevention-222888-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/the-mystery-of-the-blue-man-solved-222729-1.htm A bman in the United Kingdom/b had a frightening start to his day when he woke up and discovered that his bmedlinkskin/medlink had turned a bright shade of blue.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/the-mystery-of-the-blue-man-solved-222729-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/get-fit-get-brainy-exercise-more-for-a-sharper-brain-222667-1.htm Getting more physically fit makes your body release more brain-boosting proteins after each exercise session, suggests a new study led by a UCL researcher.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/get-fit-get-brainy-exercise-more-for-a-sharper-brain-222667-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/phubbing-and-love-what-your-phone-use-says-about-attachment-222416-1.htm bConstant phone use during face-to-face conversations /b - often dismissed as simple bad manners - may actually reflect deeper emotional and psychological ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/phubbing-and-love-what-your-phone-use-says-about-attachment-222416-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/ai-can-flirt-but-never-feel-chatbot-romance-is-one-sided-love-222394-1.htm Artificial intelligence bcannot genuinely experience love, even as millions of users form romantic bonds with chatbots/b designed to imitate human emotion.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/ai-can-flirt-but-never-feel-chatbot-romance-is-one-sided-love-222394-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/from-buddy-squeezes-to-soul-hugs-loves-language-this-valentine-week-222386-1.htm As bValentine Week moves from Hug Day to Kiss Day,/b conversations about love are no longer limited to grand gestures or social-media declarations.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/from-buddy-squeezes-to-soul-hugs-loves-language-this-valentine-week-222386-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/why-believing-youre-made-for-each-other-can-weaken-a-relationship-222357-1.htm The idea of soulmates has long been romanticized in literature, films, and wedding vows. But new psychological research suggests that viewing romantic ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/why-believing-youre-made-for-each-other-can-weaken-a-relationship-222357-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/a-game-of-inches-staying-healthy-on-super-bowl-sunday-222356-1.htm As bmillions of Americans prepare for Super Bowl Sunday, /b health experts are urging fans to be aware of lesser-known health risks that can accompany ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/a-game-of-inches-staying-healthy-on-super-bowl-sunday-222356-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/rising-healthcare-costs-deepen-middle-class-affordability-crisis-in-the-us-222300-1.htm A bgrowing affordability crisis in the United States/b is increasingly being driven by the rising cost of healthcare, reshaping bhow Americans view ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/rising-healthcare-costs-deepen-middle-class-affordability-crisis-in-the-us-222300-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/when-bone-becomes-gold-elton-johns-most-personal-art-222230-1.htm bSir Elton John, the iconic British music/b legend known for his flamboyant style and enduring hits, has unveiled one of the bmost unusual and deeply ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/when-bone-becomes-gold-elton-johns-most-personal-art-222230-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/how-to-lower-death-risk-with-5-minutes-of-exercise-222202-1.htm bAdding just five extra minutes of medlinkbrisk walking/medlink everyday drops your risk of mortality by 10%/b. Even if you move only for two ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/how-to-lower-death-risk-with-5-minutes-of-exercise-222202-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/daylight-exposure-a-hidden-ally-in-metabolic-health-222185-1.htm bMetabolic diseases/b have reached bmedlinkepidemic/medlink proportions/b, fueled by bsedentary behavior/b and bcircadian misalignment/b, ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/daylight-exposure-a-hidden-ally-in-metabolic-health-222185-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/is-your-botox-safe-know-your-risks-beyond-the-needle-222141-1.htm People with chronic health conditions such as bthyroid disorder, migraines, diabetes, cataracts, and other underlying injuries are substantially at ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/is-your-botox-safe-know-your-risks-beyond-the-needle-222141-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/daylight-exposure-a-hidden-ally-in-metabolic-health-222130-1.htm bmedlinkMetabolic diseases/medlink/b have reached bepidemic proportions/b, fueled by bsedentary behavior/b and bcircadian misalignment/b, ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/daylight-exposure-a-hidden-ally-in-metabolic-health-222130-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/leisure-crafting-sparks-creativity-and-job-engagement-222129-1.htm As millions commit to bNew Year changes/b like healthier eating, more exercise, or learning new skills, new findings indicate that bhobbies may ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/leisure-crafting-sparks-creativity-and-job-engagement-222129-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/circadian-control-why-some-get-sicker-than-others-222089-1.htm Findings from laboratory models show that a mother's bmedlinkcircadian rhythm/medlink/b, or internal body clock, plays a critical role in shaping ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/circadian-control-why-some-get-sicker-than-others-222089-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/sleep-quality-matters-more-than-sleep-hours-for-brain-health-221972-1.htm Long-standing sleep advice has emphasized btotal sleep duration/b, but emerging evidence suggests this may miss a critical factor. In older adults, ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/sleep-quality-matters-more-than-sleep-hours-for-brain-health-221972-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/why-holiday-stress-makes-parents-less-emotionally-honest-221957-1.htm This Christmas, many households are filled with festive lights, packed schedules and growing expectations. But beneath the celebrations, a growing number ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/why-holiday-stress-makes-parents-less-emotionally-honest-221957-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/the-real-secret-to-being-santa-a-calling-not-a-costume-221766-1.htm A snowy white beard, a rosy round belly and a booming "ho-ho-ho" may be the classic ingredients for portraying bSanta Claus,/b but new research suggests ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/the-real-secret-to-being-santa-a-calling-not-a-costume-221766-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/a-reading-reality-check-phonemes-still-hold-the-upper-hand-221761-1.htm A bphoneme is the smallest sound unit in a language that can change the meaning of a word, /b such as the difference between bat and pat (!--ref1--).]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/a-reading-reality-check-phonemes-still-hold-the-upper-hand-221761-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/why-a-top-cardiologist-refuses-to-drink-diet-soda-ever-again-221733-1.htm Artificially sweetened b"zero-sugar"/b sodas have long been marketed as the safer alternative to regular sugary beverages. But a leading cardiologist, ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/why-a-top-cardiologist-refuses-to-drink-diet-soda-ever-again-221733-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/mindfulness-and-smartphone-use-a-path-to-healthier-digital-habits-221729-1.htm bExcessive smartphone dependence among more than four billion users/b worldwide is raising concerns about a growing public health issue, problematic smartphone use (!--ref1--).]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/mindfulness-and-smartphone-use-a-path-to-healthier-digital-habits-221729-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/are-you-addicted-to-social-media-or-just-stuck-in-a-habit-221709-1.htm A new study in Scientific Reports (2025) with 1,204 adults in the United States shows that while people frequently label themselves as "addicted" to social media, true clinical addiction is rare.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/are-you-addicted-to-social-media-or-just-stuck-in-a-habit-221709-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/the-unrevealed-psychological-risk-of-self-help-gifts-221678-1.htm New study found that bmedlinkthoughtful presents/medlink like weight-loss tea packs or gym memberships often trigger recipient negative emotion, making them feel judged/b.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/the-unrevealed-psychological-risk-of-self-help-gifts-221678-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/rich-but-sick-high-income-countries-fall-short-on-health-221621-1.htm A bcountry's economic strength does not necessarily translate into better population health/b. By evaluating 38 Organisation for Economic Co-operation ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/rich-but-sick-high-income-countries-fall-short-on-health-221621-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/skin-lightening-trend-among-youth-raises-major-health-concerns-221606-1.htm In Nigeria, skin lightening has become popular, particularly among young adults who view lighter skin as a sign of attractiveness, self-assurance, and social acceptance.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/skin-lightening-trend-among-youth-raises-major-health-concerns-221606-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/half-of-our-diet-is-now-full-of-ultra-processed-foods-221600-1.htm Worldwide, bultra-processed foods (UPFs)/b have rapidly become a significant part of diets. This change is affecting public health, aggravating chronic illnesses, and widening disparities.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/half-of-our-diet-is-now-full-of-ultra-processed-foods-221600-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/mediterranean-diet-and-brain-health-should-wine-still-be-included-221584-1.htm The bMediterranean Diet (MD)/b is famous for keeping the heart healthy, boosting longevity, and encouraging lots of fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, fish, and olive oil.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/mediterranean-diet-and-brain-health-should-wine-still-be-included-221584-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/does-meal-timing-really-matter-221572-1.htm We often hear the phrase bi"It's not just what you eat, but when you eat!"/i/b Now, science is backing this up. Even when caloric intake and ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/does-meal-timing-really-matter-221572-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/mentorship-for-burnout-recovery-smarter-work-healthier-teams-221503-1.htm Can mentoring help employees recover from medlinkburnout/medlink and boost workplace engagement? The University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/mentorship-for-burnout-recovery-smarter-work-healthier-teams-221503-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/when-the-mind-heals-the-body-science-reveals-the-power-of-meditation-221499-1.htm Science is slowly accepting the ancient healing phrase claimed for centuries, b"a healthy mind in a healthy body."/b It's not just a statement; it emphasises the mind and body connection.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/when-the-mind-heals-the-body-science-reveals-the-power-of-meditation-221499-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/swiggy-adds-a-sweet-twist-to-healthy-eating-this-diwali-221310-1.htm Looking to celebrate a healthier, sugar-free Diwali? Swiggy's new initiative is gaining popularity, making it easier to enjoy a festive season that's both delicious and mindful (!--ref1--).]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/swiggy-adds-a-sweet-twist-to-healthy-eating-this-diwali-221310-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/sleep-diversity-revealed-profiles-that-mirror-health-thinking-221269-1.htm A large data-driven study has uncovered five distinct sleep-related biopsychosocial profiles, showing how variations in medlinksleep patterns/medlink ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/sleep-diversity-revealed-profiles-that-mirror-health-thinking-221269-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/before-you-throw-it-out-check-this-the-truth-about-best-before-dates-221225-1.htm Did you know that a large portion of the food we throw away is actually still good to eat? In Germany and other developed countries, confusion over b"best-before"/b ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/before-you-throw-it-out-check-this-the-truth-about-best-before-dates-221225-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/how-poor-sleep-makes-your-brain-age-older-than-your-years-221204-1.htm bInsufficient and fragmented sleep may actually make the medlinkbrain/medlink appear one year older than a person's actual age/b, according to ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/how-poor-sleep-makes-your-brain-age-older-than-your-years-221204-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/can-one-fake-news-story-really-change-behavior-221163-1.htm With social media booming and people increasingly searching online for everything and the information we encounter can leaves a lasting impression, bbut only if it's true/b.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/can-one-fake-news-story-really-change-behavior-221163-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/international-coffee-day-2025-health-happiness-and-the-power-of-collaboration-221145-1.htm Every year on bOctober 1st, millions of people come together to celebrate International Coffee Day-a day that goes far beyond just sipping a warm cup/b (!--ref1--).]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/international-coffee-day-2025-health-happiness-and-the-power-of-collaboration-221145-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/how-arts-programs-help-prevent-non-communicable-diseases-221106-1.htm Beyond studios, bart is a potent public health resource to promote good health/b (!--ref1--). Engaging in cultural activities like bmedlinkdance/medlink ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/how-arts-programs-help-prevent-non-communicable-diseases-221106-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/want-stronger-legs-in-just-5-minutes-a-day-220956-1.htm Muscle strength gradually deteriorates with age, raising the risk of falls, accidents, and loss of independence. Our lower body strength is very important ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/want-stronger-legs-in-just-5-minutes-a-day-220956-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/how-joyful-music-speeds-recovery-from-motion-sickness-220932-1.htm Different kinds of music can influence medlinkbrain function/medlink in ways that help manage motion sickness across various modes of travel. bSoft ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/how-joyful-music-speeds-recovery-from-motion-sickness-220932-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/the-road-to-a-smoke-free-life-new-guideline-220877-1.htm medlinkTobacco use/medlink remains the leading cause of preventable illness and death in Canada-yet quitting is one of the toughest challenges many face.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/the-road-to-a-smoke-free-life-new-guideline-220877-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/the-bonding-power-of-oxytocin-love-friendship-and-beyond-220758-1.htm medlinkOxytocin/medlink, the hormone linked to attachment and trust, is crucial for building friendships, according to new research from UC Berkeley.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/the-bonding-power-of-oxytocin-love-friendship-and-beyond-220758-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/skin-blood-flow-suffers-despite-heat-and-cold-cycles-during-long-sitting-220636-1.htm bProlonged sitting, averaging about 7 hours daily in Japan-the highest globally, increases the risk of cardiovascular issues/b. A team from USC recently ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/skin-blood-flow-suffers-despite-heat-and-cold-cycles-during-long-sitting-220636-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/caffeine-during-exercise-boosts-performance-even-in-the-heat-220635-1.htm medlinkCaffeine/medlink is commonly known to enhance exercise performance, but its benefits may be reduced in hot environments. Previous findings ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/caffeine-during-exercise-boosts-performance-even-in-the-heat-220635-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/can-a-spin-bike-save-your-hips-220627-1.htm Having trouble with hip pain? A spin bike could become your new favorite workout tool.medlinkHip osteoarthritis/medlink can make it hard for many ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/can-a-spin-bike-save-your-hips-220627-1.htm