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UD/ MH has published case studies on Delhi’s gated communities and the impact of high-rise living on mental health. This autumn, a Delhi case study will be published. New Delhi-based architect and urban designer Kriti Agarwal, who has worked on the case study, examines if and how the capital has used the principles of urban design to ensure mental well-being of its inhabitants. Agarwal, an assistant professor at Jindal School of Art & Architecture, explains that 49% of the city’s total population resides in slum areas, “unauthorised colonies”, and 860 jhuggi-jhopri clusters without civic amenities. She points out that Delhi Metro has aided commuting, but there is a huge shortfall of buses. “First and last mile connectivity remains a major issue; 35% of the city walks, 27% uses buses and 7% uses autos/ cycle-rickshaws,” she says. … [Read more...] about How urban design impacts mental health

Civic body has taken the step as many employees, especially in healthcare, are struggling with problems Managing mental health and psychosocial well-being during the coronavirus pandemic has emerged as important as managing physical health. Taking note of this, Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) will start a stress management programme for their employees, as many have been found to be stressed, with work taking a toll on their emotional wellbeing. The programme will be carried zone-wise in a phased manner, in which officials from the classes I to IV will be included. The priority will be healthcare workers, sanitary workers and those working in the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) control programme. The team includes a physiatrist, counsellor and other mental health experts from PMC. According to officials, since the outbreak began, the staff of the civic body have been working round the clock without any leave. Most of them are struggling from issues like depression, fear and anxiety, … [Read more...] about PMC to provide mental health support to staff

LONDON: Replacing popular snacks such as biscuits and crisps with almonds may improve endothelial function, a key indicator of cardiovascular health, and lower 'bad' cholesterol, according to a study. The study participants from the UK, who had above average cardiovascular disease risk, consumed almonds or a calorie-matched control snack in the six-week trial. Researchers led by Wendy Hall from Kings College London in the UK compared cardiometabolic health markers between the two groups. The improvement in endothelial function and LDL-cholesterol levels suggests that replacing typical snacks with almonds, as 20 per cent of total calorie intake, has the potential to reduce adjusted relative cardiovascular disease risk by 32 per cent, the researchers said. The study, published in the European Journal of Nutrition, found people who eat almonds have a lower waist circumference and lower body mass index (BMI) than those who do not. "This study shows that eating almonds in place of … [Read more...] about Ditch biscuits & chips, snack on almonds to improve heart health

The science is in. A Harvard Medical study found that just eight weeks of meditation and mindfulness practice actually changed participants’ brain makeup, producing growth in the areas responsible for learning, memory and emotional regulation, while decreasing the areas responsible for anxiety, fear and stress. … [Read more...] about Health Hacker: Tips on how to meditate with your family at home

He was suspended by the state government following his arrest. Earlier seeking his bail, Thakur argued that the investigators were yet to question Prithvi Singh, who is reportedly a liasioning officer of Punjab’s Dera Bassi-based firm Bio Aid and allegedly recorded the audio, in which he can be heard discussing the handover of ₹5 lakh with Gupta. … [Read more...] about Graft: Shimla court grants bail to suspended health director