Health & Beauty

Dangers of driving with glaucoma are brought into focus by latest 4D technology

THE brave new world of virtual reality is driving sight awareness in the South West, thanks to an innovative Torquay optometrist.

Simon Simmonds, a director at the Specsavers Torquay stores, recently used the cutting-edge 4D world as part of a lecture to demonstrate the all-too-real dangers of getting behind the wheel of a car for people who have glaucoma.

He was able to let...

New Orthopaedic Theatres aim to reduce long waits for surgery

People in need of Orthopaedic surgery will benefit from increased theatre capacity in Devon at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.

Patients including those waiting for knee and hip replacements, shoulder replacements and spinal fusion, have experienced long waits due to limited theatre capacity and the demand for emergency surgery. But three new theatres will help to restore...

Tesco to offer free blood pressure checks as people deprioritise routine health checks

People across Devon are being urged to encourage their loved ones to take up a free blood pressure check on Valentine’s Day.

This comes as new figures reveal many people are struggling to prioritise their health during the cost-of-living crisis.

New research released today by Tesco shows that South West people are more likely to service their cars (62%) and household boilers...

Devon Patient on Ground-Breaking Cancer Trial

One of the first Devon cancer patients to be recruited onto a ground-breaking trial in the region has spoken of his relief at receiving cutting-edge treatment following his diagnosis.

Gary Rowe, 53, from Paignton, was told he had cancer of the throat just before Christmas 2022 and was offered the chance to go on a clinical trial, giving him a new type of radiotherapy, and the...

Virtual Live your Life workshop comes to Devon and Exeter

On 23 February, Lymphoma Action will be holding a virtual Live your Life workshop for anyone in the Devon and Exeter area who has been affected by lymphoma, a type of blood cancer.

Lymphoma Action’s Live your Life workshops have been developed to support people who have come to the end of their treatment for lymphoma, or who are being monitored by their healthcare team as their...

Plymouth eye-health clinics help to alleviate NHS burden

Plymouth opticians are reminding people about the eye-health services they provide on behalf of the NHS which can save unnecessary trips to the GP or hospital Emergency Department.

High street optometrists form part of primary care by being the first point of contact for a range of sudden onset eye conditions or concerns, in the same way that GPs cover broader aspects of health....

Winter Skin Problems and How to Tackle Them

Since the warm weather of summer is usually more of a focal point when it comes to working on a tan and achieving those perfect beach tresses, many people forget that winter is a season that can cause lasting damage to your appearance if you aren't careful. A particular culprit is the skin since an increased exposure to colder air and everyone turning up the heating often leads to a variety...

Considering Anti-Aging Treatments? Here Are the Best Ones and What You Should Know

Anti-aging treatments are the latest craze. This is true around the entire world – not just in the UK.

The chances are, over the past few years, at least a couple of your friends and family members have tried anti-aging treatments. After all, these treatments are more affordable and accessible than ever before, so it makes perfect sense why so many men and women are giving them a...

UHP patient first in the country to be treated with new migraine drug

A patient who suffers from chronic migraines became the first person in the country to receive a new treatment at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) last month.

Anna Walker had been suffering with debilitating migraines that left her bed bound and having to take medical retirement. However, thanks to work by the Headache team at UHP, Anna has become the first person in the...

New films support vaccines and health checks for people with a learning disability

People who have a learning disability and those who care for them are being reminded that it’s not too late for them to have a free flu vaccination and additional Covid-19 booster.

Preventing Covid-19 and flu is particularly important for people with learning disabilities, who are much more vulnerable to both viruses.

A series of three new films, launched by NHS Devon and...

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