Outbreak of Nipah Virus in India
Nipah Virus outbreak in Southern India; Regular “confessions” at the barber shop may benefit mental health; writing to-do lists before going to bed can help you nod off faster
India is tackling an outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus. It has claimed at least 13 lives so far in the southern state, Kerala. The WHO has Nipah on its list as one of eight diseases that could cause a global epidemic.
Alison van Diggelen investigates the safe place that a barber shop can provide for vulnerable people. The conversational nature of the barber’s chair may benefit mental wellbeing by letting the customers talk about their worries in a familiar environment.
40% of adults report that they have trouble falling asleep at least a couple of times a month. Common worries about the day’s events and what lies ahead can result in restlessness and low sleep quality. A new study shows that writing a to-do list before bed may help you to nod off faster.
(Photo: Indian residents wear face masks outside a Medical College hospital in response to the Nipah virus outbreak © Getty images)
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Could writing a to-do list help you sleep at night?
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