Health & Beauty

5 Countries to Travel to for Heart Procedures

Every year, the world witnesses millions of people worldwide suffering from life-threatening heart problems that need intricate medical procedures. For many of these patients, especially those in urgent need of a heart transplant or complex surgical operations, the choice of where to receive treatment takes the lead in priorities. Fortunately, thanks to developments in medical knowledge and...

Nature and health: 7 plants that might improve your well-being 

Plants have always been essential elements used to improve human health. They've been used in the pharmaceutical industry for decades and are also a main component of beauty products. The greenery contains multiple vitamins and minerals essential to the body’s functioning. Also, many people grow plants indoors to make their own treatments at home that can help with diseases, infections, and...

Have you heard of Social Prescribing?

I ask this as recently we had a conversation during a dementia training session about local community resources and I brought the term into conversation.

There were several attendees working in the health and social care sector who had not heard of this important community role leading me to write this brief overview.

At its simplest a Social prescriber (SP) centres around...

Dementia activist praises carers and tells them: 'You matter'

Over the past couple of years I have been advocating for families living with dementia in addition to leading the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance.

I have witnessed family carers on their knees at crisis point, desperate, isolated with overwhelming feelings of helplessness.

At times I have felt useless, but having immersed myself into the world of dementia over the past...

Devon Air Ambulance promotes CPR training for Heart Rhythm Week

World Heart Rhythm Week (June 7 to June 13) is a seven-day period observed annually to raise awareness about arrhythmias and the importance of understanding our heart rates. Devon Air Ambulance crews attend to hundreds of patients every year who are suffering with heart related problems and that is why they are so passionate about educating those in our local communities on how to recognise...

Clear-sighted opticians rally Plymouth residents to help improve disadvantaged children’s reading skills

OPTICIANS are calling on kind-hearted people in Plymouth to put their best foot forward to improve children’s literacy skills.

Staff at Specsavers Plymouth are among those supporting the Schoolreaders Race for Reading event, which aims to raise awareness and vital funds to provide reading support in schools.

This comes as Specsavers was announced as the headline sponsor of...

Unlocking the Power of Meditation for the Golden Years

As we age, the demands of life often intensify, leaving little room for self-care. However, a timeless practice like meditation may hold the key to vibrant, fulfilling golden years.

Contrary to common perceptions, meditation is not just a modern fad. In fact, it has been a cornerstone of wellness for centuries, and is why many nursing care homes offer it to elderly residents as...

Five top tips for pulling off a sober wedding

Organising a wedding can be a difficult task. There’s so much to think about, so much to budget and while it will undoubtedly be the happiest day of your life, the stress building up to it can be intense.

That can be furthered by doing something against the grain of a more traditional wedding, whether it be travelling abroad or doing something like having a sober wedding.

In...

The Intersection of Herbal Remedies and Natural Skincare in the Modern Wellness Movement

In the current wellness revolution, a profound shift is occurring. People are turning away from synthetic solutions and looking toward nature for their health and beauty needs. This trend is driven by a growing desire to reconnect with natural elements and embrace holistic practices that benefit both body and spirit. At the heart of this movement are herbal remedies and natural skincare...

A generational opportunity: Charity calls for action to tackle alarming rise in cases of type 2 diabetes among under 40s

Cases of younger people being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in the UK are rising to ‘alarming levels’, a charity has warned.

A new report, published this week by Diabetes UK, says the Government faces ‘a generational opportunity’ to tackle the crisis with a range of measures, including addressing the factors causing obesity and health inequalities.

The report reveals there...

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