Humanistic psychology, rooted in the concept of self-actualization, reflects an individual’s ability to realize and embrace their unique inherent potential. The whole journey of personal growth is marked with so many personal psychological aspects and environmental factors. Depression, anxiety, and social factors mostly affect the self-actualization process of undergraduate students; it gives them opportunities and constraints during this period of intense academic and personal development. The present study aims to explore the landscape of self-actualization among undergraduate students of Karachi, Pakistan while identifying the important factors that help or hinder this journey. A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted among 100 [...]

Depression and anxiety are common mental health disorders, and their association with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in young adults has seen. Depression and anxiety impact not only quality of life but also on the prognosis and management of cardiovascular disease. The purpose of the study is to examine the prevalence of depression and anxiety among young and middle age individuals with CVDs and aims to identify the risk factors which contribute in poor mental health. Quantitative data used to determine the prevalence and identify the correlation with depression and anxiety by using "Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) for depression and Generalized Anxiety [...]

Menstrual cycle, defined as shedding of the uterine lining monthly often brings about a wide uncomfortable and sometimes inconvenient symptoms leading up your period. Menstruation disorders are the signals that contribute to abnormal menstrual cycle are heavy, light or completely absence of menstruation. This cycle continues from puberty to menopause. Eating disorder, certain disease, medications such as antipsychotic, anemia, PCOS and others factors could be responsible for causing irregular periods in women. About hundreds of women are included in this study and are classified into three groups of ages starts from 12-24, 24-34 above 34 ages of women were concerned [...]

Chronic pain is defined as pain that persists for 3months or longer, often continuing beyond the expected time of healing, for the management of chronic pain people usually choose different methods such as pharmacological and non- pharmacological treatments. This study aimed to analyze the knowledge attitude and practices of general population regarding management of chronic pain. This study used a quantitative research design to evaluate the knowledge of general population regarding management of chronic pain. An Online survey-based approach was employed to gather data on affects and management of chronic pain. A total sample size of 73 participants, including medical [...]

Polyphenols are plant metabolites known for their antioxidant, antiinflammatory, anti-cancer, and cardioprotective effects. Flavonoids, a major group of polyphenols, that is comprised of two aromatic rings linked by a three-carbon chain and are further classified into flavanols, flavones, isoflavones, and anthocyanins, these compounds support heart, brain, and gut health and are found in fruits, vegetables, and medicinal plants. Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.), belonging to the cucurbitaceae family, is a hydrating, low-calorie fruit rich in phytochemicals such as flavonoids, lignans, and triterpenes. The present study was proposed to evaluate the qualitative and quantitative analysis of TFC of hydroethanolic extract of [...]