Health & Beauty

Nationwide to host free face-to-face clinics for families affected by dementia in Torquay

Nationwide and Dementia UK are bringing free face-to-face specialist dementia care to Torquay.

The clinics will be hosted by Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses in Nationwide’s Torquay branch, offering life-changing support to families and individuals living with dementia in the area.

Support includes practical and emotional advice on all aspects of dementia – from worries about...

Why at-home health tests are on the rise

At-home tests are available for a variety of conditions and monitoring processes these days. For example, the UK bowel cancer screening programme used self-testing kits to diagnose 6,500 people from 2021 to 2022 – a great success for proactive healthcare.

Everything from ZOE tests, that look at blood fat, blood sugar levels and gut health, to home STI test kits are giving people...

November 21st: Carers Rights Day - Recognising Your Rights

“You can’t pour from an empty cup.” It’s a phrase we often hear, and it couldn’t be more relevant for carers. Caring for someone you love is deeply rewarding, but it also comes with significant challenges. Prioritising your own well-being isn’t selfish — it’s essential.

While my focus here is on dementia carers, these insights can benefit all unpaid carers navigating the demands of...

Peninsula Cancer Alliance asks people to ‘remember when…’ to boost bowel cancer early detection rates

The Walkman and a Chopper bike were staples of growing up in the 60s and 70s… and now, part of a rallying call to help save lives with a new campaign from the Peninsula Cancer Alliance

Launched today (Tuesday 5 November), Remember when… encourages people to complete and return their home bowel cancer screening kits to help catch signs of the disease early.

The campaign...

The Festive Essentials: Style, Scents, and Beauty Tips for a Memorable Season

The holidays are an unforgettable time filled with laughter, joy, and memories. They are not just about the festivities, but about enhancing and expressing your style, savoring scents, and cultivating your beauty regimen. So, how exactly can you elevate such an already vibrant season with more style, scents, and beauty? Let's dive into the festive essentials you need this holiday season....

Muscle Recovery Creams for Specific Athletes

Athletes across various disciplines often face muscle soreness fatigue and the occasional injury due to intense training and physical exertion. Muscle recovery creams are a practical solution designed to aid recovery relieve pain and enhance performance. These creams are tailored to meet the unique demands of athletes from different sports. Below we’ll explore the best muscle recovery creams...

The silent employment crisis – hearing loss hits jobs

Hundreds of Plymouth workers admit hearing loss is affecting their ability to do their job – but almost 79% still haven’t had a hearing check. [i]

This is according to new research from Specsavers, uncovering the devastating and widespread impact of hearing loss, and the company is calling on the Government for hearing care equality.

This revelation comes despite 83% across...

How to Choose the Best Hair Loss Treatment for Your Needs

Hair loss affects millions of people worldwide, causing emotional distress and impacting self-confidence. It can affect both men and women, from thinning hair to complete baldness.

Studies show that losing between 50 to 100 hairs daily from the head is a common and natural occurrence for individuals.

While genetics play a major role, factors like stress, hormonal imbalances...

Join a clinical trial for an investigational mRNA seasonal flu vaccine

Researchers at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust and the NIHR Patient Recruitment Centre at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust are recruiting people to take part in the Fluent Trial to see if an investigational vaccine (a vaccine that is being studied) may be able to prevent seasonal influenza (flu) for people 50 years of age or older. The investigational vaccine...

Help to see if we can protect people against symptoms caused by the norovirus stomach bug with an investigational mRNA vaccine

Researchers at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust and the NIHR Patient Recruitment Centre at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust are recruiting people to take part in a clinical trial to see if an investigational vaccine (a vaccine that is being studied) may be able to protect people 18 years of age or older against the symptoms...

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