Health
The cost of pretending everything is okay
In Nepal, stigma, family expectations and limited access can encourage people to hide emotional distress, while recent mental-health initiatives seek to normalise conversations and help-seeking.
How mental health is seen in Nepal: Between stigma, traditional beliefs and a changing culture of care
Nepal’s mental-health awareness is increasing, but stigma, family pressure, traditional beliefs and limited access continue to leave a major treatment gap despite expanding government and healthcare initiatives.
How to live with a partner who blames you for everything
Persistent partner-blaming can create cycles of criticism and resentment; healthy relationships require shared accountability, clear boundaries, constructive communication, and attention to possible emotional abuse or controlling behavior.
Can you really catch up on lost sleep? What sleep debt does to your body
Repeated sleep loss can accumulate as sleep debt, affecting metabolism, heart health, immunity, memory and mood; recovery sleep helps, but consistent adequate sleep remains more effective.
How many steps should you take each day to stay healthy?
Research suggests around 7,000 daily steps can provide substantial health benefits, while evidence indicates 10,000 steps is not a universal requirement and activity should increase gradually.
Fitness
How many steps should you take each day to stay healthy?
Research suggests around 7,000 daily steps can provide substantial health benefits, while evidence indicates 10,000 steps is not a universal requirement and activity should increase gradually.
Sleep
Can you really catch up on lost sleep? What sleep debt does to your body
Repeated sleep loss can accumulate as sleep debt, affecting metabolism, heart health, immunity, memory and mood; recovery sleep helps, but consistent adequate sleep remains more effective.
Mental
The cost of pretending everything is okay
In Nepal, stigma, family expectations and limited access can encourage people to hide emotional distress, while recent mental-health initiatives seek to normalise conversations and help-seeking.
How mental health is seen in Nepal: Between stigma, traditional beliefs and a changing culture of care
Nepal’s mental-health awareness is increasing, but stigma, family pressure, traditional beliefs and limited access continue to leave a major treatment gap despite expanding government and healthcare initiatives.