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Depression - “The state of mind”

 When a person experiences failure in the path of his life or when he feels crushed because of some ups and down that came inevitably in life or when one has to cope with great challenges, but resources seem to be insufficient or some other reasons that are not in hand, then he starts getting negative thoughts, which come and go occasionally. Slowly this mental state pushes the thought process and people start seeing the world through the negative mindset. Such thoughts inevitably slow down their lives. Even activities which were once pleasure for one, seem to be ceased now. The prolonged feeling of loneliness or loss of interest can lead to a mental state, called depression. According to WHO , depression is a worldwide disease, approximately 264 million people are affected and nearly 8,00,000 people dies by committing suicide every year. Depression causes a wide range of behaviour and physiological symptoms. Like it ruins the appetite, in some cases too much eating is also associated

Healthy Eating During Times of Stress

 “Do you have a stressful situation? What are you having for dinner” Healthy nutrition is important for general health and stamina, especially during times of high stress, such as we are experiencing during COVID-19. Stress is a natural response to difficult conditions. Small quantities of stress can be beneficial in situations such as completing job deadlines, avoiding danger, or coping with a major life event. However, the consequences of stress can pile up over time and lead to poor physical and mental health. We may identify stress as a sensation, but we don't always know how it presents itself in sleep disturbances, anxiety, hormone imbalances, and occasionally bad food habits. When we're stressed, we turn to comfort foods like cookies, cake, candy, and other high sugar, low-fiber meals. These foods have the potential to worsen the development of chronic inflammation in our bodies. Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, asthma, decreased kidney function, and inflammatory bowel d