Vibrating headband could unblock a chronic stuffy nose, research suggests

Vibrating headband could unblock a chronic stuffy nose, research suggests

Tests on 52 people showed improvement in symptoms within a week of using the device. A vibrating headband could offer a new, drug-free way to unblock a chronic blocked nose. New research has shown that the headband is as effective at reducing symptoms as nasal steroid sprays, which, while effective,… Continue Reading Vibrating headband could unblock a chronic stuffy nose, research suggests

Playing golf in old age can help your mental agility

Playing golf in old age can help your mental agility

Brain health effects will likely come from the exercise involved in walking A round of golf in retirement can make you mentally sharper. Researchers recruited 25 people over the age of 65 and tested their reasoning skills after completing 18 holes on a golf course. Volunteers performed a quick thinking… Continue Reading Playing golf in old age can help your mental agility

Few 988 callers suffering serious distress are likely to use the mental health crisis line again, a new study suggests.

Few 988 callers suffering serious distress are likely to use the mental health crisis line again, a new study suggests.

New research into the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has revealed more information about who is most or least likely to know about and use this year-old mental health resource. People with severe psychological distress were significantly more likely to have heard of 988 than those without distress.according to a… Continue Reading Few 988 callers suffering serious distress are likely to use the mental health crisis line again, a new study suggests.