Health & Beauty

Decoding Pain Signals: What Your Body’s Aches Truly Mean

Each person has encountered that unexpected sharp stab of pain or the dull, relentless ache that seems never-ending. Pain, in essence, is the body's alert system, signalling potential harm or an existing issue. When you learn to decode these signals, you're alleviating pain and finding its root cause.

Types Of Pain Signals

  • Nociceptive Pain
  • Nociceptive pain can be...

    How to avoid painful sex

    If you've ever felt discomfort while having sex, you're not alone. Research has found that nearly 1 in every 10 women in the UK , experience pain during sex. This can have a detrimental impact on both your physical and mental wellbeing. Thankfully, there are actions you can take to avoid this discomfort and develop a more rewarding relationship with your partner.

    Why does painful sex...

    What Fertility Tests do I Need?

    The vast majority of people won’t need fertility tests, but for an unlucky few, these tests can provide vital information about what could be delaying you getting pregnant and preventing you from expanding your family. But what fertility test (or tests) do I need? We’ll help you navigate the seemingly overwhelming world of fertility testing.

    Did you know that just because you’ve...

    NHS Devon: Stay safe during the hot weather

    Hot weather is something many people look forward to but warm spells can pose health risks for some people.

    NHS Devon Chief Medical Officer, Dr Nigel Acheson, said: “Healthcare services in Devon have been very busy this week treating a high number of people suffering from the effects of dehydration. Hospitals and the ambulance service have been under a lot of pressure over the last...

    5 Common Health Problems that Need to Be Spoken About More

    Health is wealth, as people often say. While most people know this, they sometimes don’t actually think about some health problems and concerns. That’s why we have put together this post, as we hope to explore some common health problems that we feel don’t get enough attention.

    Erectile Dysfunction

    Erectile dysfunction is experienced more commonly than you might think,...

    The 4 Factors to Ponder Before Choosing Teeth Straightening for a Smile Transformation

    The power of a captivating smile is immeasurable. It’s our unspoken introduction to the world, conveying warmth, confidence, and openness. A brilliant smile can break barriers, forge connections, and create lasting first impressions. It’s no wonder the quest for perfectly aligned teeth has gained paramount significance in the modern age. According to recent reports, the U.S. population’s...

    Don’t delay – early intervention can save your sight

    PLYMOUTH’S Matthew Rattenbury is urging people to ensure they have regular eye tests to spot serious conditions that can lead to vision loss and even blindness.

    At only 35, Matthew has narrow-angle glaucoma. If left untreated it can lead to full glaucoma, which can cause irreversible damage to someone’s vision.

    He is currently on the NHS waiting list to have a type of laser...

    How can physical injuries affect mental health?

    Injuries can be hard to deal with as you experience long recovery times where you can’t do what you want to do. This is why it comes as no surprise that physical injuries can affect our mental health. The mental health side of an injury is very often overlooked and so, we wanted to share some more information about it to help spread awareness further. Plus, we can offer some helpful tips to...

    Simon Jupp MP praises support services and thanks volunteers during visit to FORCE Cancer Charity

    East Devon’s MP Simon Jupp met with the Chief Executive Officer of FORCE Cancer Charity, Meriel Fishwick, at Ottery St Mary Hospital on the 18th of August to learn more about their services and thank volunteers for their work in supporting cancer patients and their families.

    Touring the community hospital which is now home to an oncology hub established with the support of Force,...

    Mum’s hay fever turned out to be a brain tumour

    A woman who thought her swollen eye was caused by hay fever was shocked to find out she had a brain tumour.

    Ciaran Morgan, 43, from Kingsbridge in Devon, noticed her enlarged and weepy right eye in summer 2020 and put it down to hay fever. The GP confirmed the same.

    At the time the grandmother-of-one had been to the optician who found no cause for concern. As her eye became...

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