Health & Beauty

Fragrance Group's new seafront hotel debuts first-of-its-kind dry spa

The ibis Styles Paignton Hotel has today announced the opening of its new ‘Drift’ dry spa, representing a first-of-its-kind in the hotel group’s UK collection.

Open to hotel guests and local residents every Wednesday to Sunday, the new Drift spa boasts the unique distinction of being the first in the ibis Styles’ nation-wide portfolio to offer three beauty treatment rooms alongside a...

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Celebrating 20 years of Devon charity’s Health Walks

Devon health and wellbeing charity Westbank Community Health and Care has clocked up an impressive 20 years since it began its programme of organised, daytime health walks for people of all ages and varying abilities.

Throughout May - National Walking Month - Westbank is celebrating the milestone anniversary of this successful programme of Health Walks that keeps people on the move...

A Guide To Treatments Available For Alcohol Addiction

Most people prefer to go to an Alcohol Rehab Center for their addiction treatment. But, nowadays there are multiple choices available that can help you to quit the addiction. Medical professionals are now having different settings for different patients depending upon their severity of adduction. While some can join Alcoholics Anonymous to quit, others can go for Outpatient rehab options to...

Overcoming Seasonal Affective Disorder: Lifestyle Changes Worth Considering

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can have a profound impact on individuals, especially during the darker, colder months. This condition can lead to significant emotional distress , reducing energy levels and interfering with everyday activities.

If you find yourself struggling during these times, then seeking help and considering adjustments in your lifestyle could be key steps...

Paignton Tai Chi group to raise awareness of Parkinson’s with new mindfulness classes

A Paignton exercise class is preparing to mark Parkinson’s Awareness Month in April by hosting a new Tai Chi class for the local community.

People living with Parkinson’s in Paignton, South Devon and the surrounding areas are invited to take part in the new tai chi class which is available for all ages and abilities.

The sessions are being delivered by a qualified tai chi...

Elderly care alarm provider launch campaign to get people talking about UK care crisis

New multi-channel marketing campaign from Taking Care Personal Alarms has been launched after it was revealed that nearly two thirds of people (64%) are unwilling to talk to their elderly parents about future care plans , saying the conversation makes them feel "uncomfortable", "anxious" or even "scared"

#HaveTheTalk, was launched to raise awareness of the importance of talking more...

Thousands of people in Plymouth unaware they have little-known eye condition

MORE than three quarters of over-35s in Plymouth may be displaying at least one of the signs associated with presbyopia – despite half believing their eyesight is good.

The figure has been revealed by Specsavers as raises awareness of the condition, which is most common in adults over 40. Presbyopia is the gradual loss of your eyes’ ability to focus on nearby objects and is a natural...

Rowcroft Hospice drives the agenda for enhanced dementia and palliative care support

Rowcroft Hospice has successfully hosted the UK Dementia and Palliative Care Conference, the first of its kind in the South West. Sponsored by Friends Helping at Home and in partnership with The Ness Care Group and The Filo Project, the day brought together local, national and international leaders with over 100 delegates at the Buckfast Abbey Conference Centre on Tuesday 26 March.

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Find your element with new Spa Menu at Wishes

A stunning new approach to wellbeing has recently been introduced at Wishes near Crediton.

The innovative ‘spa menu’ offers a personalised choice of treatments and therapies based around the five Chinese elements; wood, water, earth, metal and fire.

Guests are firstly invited to complete a questionnaire to pinpoint which element they have a natural affinity with. Relevant...

New mum’s brain tumour shock after breastfeeding misdiagnosis

A Plymouth woman who was diagnosed with a brain tumour after being told her symptoms were due to breastfeeding is sharing her story during Brain Tumour Awareness Month .

Fiona Donald, 41, from Plympton was diagnosed with a meningioma in November 2018, 14 months after giving birth to her son, Ralph. Doctors told the then 35-year-old the pain in her neck was due to her breastfeeding...

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