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M.Sc.

Sheela Philomena

A postgraduate in Bio-informatics with long teaching experience, works for news section, writes and edits articles for Medindia.

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Pyromania (Impulse Control Disorder)

Pyromania (Impulse Control Disorder)

Pyromania is an impulse control disorder that involves the tendency to start fires with no ulterior motive. An individual with this mental illness feels a sense of tension before, and relief or excitement after the act.

Disease & Condition
How Can We Keep the Brain Young?

How Can We Keep the Brain Young?

Mental decline is common, and it is one of the most feared consequences of aging. This does not imply that cognitive impairment is inevitable. Ways to keep the brain agile and young is core essential and needs to be the way of life.

Lifestyle Articles
Surprising Health Benefits of Post-meal Walking

Surprising Health Benefits of Post-meal Walking

Walking after a meal helps in the faster transit of food from the stomach into the small intestine and regulates blood sugar level, promotes weight loss, lowers blood pressure, and improves mental health.

Lifestyle Articles
How Not to Lose Personality in the Workplace?

How Not to Lose Personality in the Workplace?

Personality in the workplace is an important factor to consider when looking at the professionalism, ability to handle workplace conflict, and general behavior in the workplace.

Lifestyle Articles
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)

Sensory processing disorder / SPD is a brain disorder that interferes with the ability to process sensory information. The disorder poses day-to-day challenges, and therefore, early intervention is ideal for prevention.

Disease & Condition