Maharashtra: Government Plans To Concentrate on Mental Health
The Maharashtra Public Health Minister, Rajesh Tope has said there an increase in the mental stress has been observed among people and it is concerning. He cited the pandemic, lockdown and loss of jobs as the reasons for mental stress and emphasized that government intends to improve medical health, by adopting technological interventions and expanding tele-ICU network. Earlier, the state taskforce had allowed prescribing psychiatric pills… read-more
Tags: Maharashtra , Covid-19, mental health, Technology
Courtesy: The Economic Times
Change in Lifestyle Helps Older Adults to Maintain Cognition: Study
Results from a new health study have suggested that change in lifestyle can assist older adults to retain cognitive skills. The study, published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, was conducted on 119 senior citizens who suffered cognitive decline. The study found out that a mix of healthy diet, physical activities, exercises, physiologist sessions and cognitive engagement helps senior… read-more
Tags: Health Ministry, World Health Organisation, health care, mental health
Courtesy: ANI News