Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU
September 10, 2026
Chime Dolkar, Padma Priya Sashikumar, Janet Prima Miranda et al.
Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) is a leading cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Although pharmacological management is fundamental in treating PIH, concerns regarding drug side effects, polypharmacy, and limited accessibility in low-resource settings have prompted growing interest in safe, cost-effective non-pharmacological adjuncts for blood pressure...
Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU
August 21, 2026
Bright A P Sr Deepa Peter, Priya Reshma Aranha, A P Krishna
Objectives Smartphone addiction among adolescents is an emerging public health concern affecting psychological well-being and physiological health. Limited research studies exist on integrated, low-cost, school-based interventions addressing both domains. This study helps to evaluate the effectiveness of laughter yoga and mindfulness on psychological well-being and physiological parameters...
Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU
May 26, 2026
Janet Prima Miranda, Amisha S Amin, Sabiha Banu
Menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life resulting from reduced ovarian function and declining oestrogen levels. Many women experience stress, anxiety, and sleep disturbances during this period, especially those engaged in physically demanding or low-status occupations. Although mind-body interventions (MBIs) are increasingly explored, evidence on their structured use among Group D...
Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU
July 11, 2025
Gireesh Giriyapura Rudrappa, Leena Kunnath Chacko
Objectives Cancer and its treatments often disrupt cardiovascular health, leading to fluctuations in heart rate and blood pressure (BP). High stress levels in cancer patients can worsen these issues. Breath Awareness Mindfulness Meditation (BAMM) has emerged as a potential intervention to reduce stress and improve cardiovascular outcomes. However, despite its recognised benefits for general...
Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU
May 1, 2023
Sanjana T Philip, Jayaram Thimmapuram, Himanshu Gupta et al.
2 citations
Abstract Aim and Objectives Health care education is an important issue in the development of countries. Stress and anxiety among health care students and workers are an area of increasing concern worldwide. Meditative practices have been shown to improve overall wellness. The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy and feasibility of a brief Heartfulness-Based Start ‘U’p program to...