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NEUTROGENA® announces brand new Collagen Bank range for stronger collagen and plumper skin

NEUTROGENA® UK has announced the launch of its Collagen Bank range, NEUTROGENA®’s first science-backed, pre-ageing solution, set to redefine the future of skincare.

Available at retailers nationwide and online, the innovative Collagen Bank range empowers people to help...

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New Travel Health Clinic opens in Plymouth

Plymouth based business Aquamarine Medicals has recently expanded by opening its sister clinic Aquamarine Health Clinic. Aquamarine Medicals led by Dr Christine Penny, has been providing medicals to the Maritime and Offshore Industries in Plymouth for the last 4 years.

With the recent closure of the NHS led MASTA travel clinic in Plymouth, Dr Penny recognised there was a need for a...

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6 Ways to Maintain a Work-Life Balance as a Garage Mechanic

Maintaining work-life balance is an important part of any garage mechanic’s life. Not only is a work-life balance beneficial to a mechanic but also to the garage owner.

This is because a lack of work-life balance in your garage mechanics’ lives can cause a severe drop in their productivity levels over a period of time. If this continues, it can majorly affect your garage’s labour...

Parkinson’s UK urging more people to take part in clinical studies

This month, people living with Parkinson’s in the Plymouth area are being urged to come forward and take part in clinical trials, the results of which could transform the lives of those with the condition. There are over 3,300 people living with Parkinson’s in Devon.

Parkinson’s UK is supporting recruitment for a study which is looking at whether an already licensed medication can...

Campaign to get under-40s to understand risk of type 2 diabetes

A leading charity partnership is urging people in Plymouth to check their risk of type 2 diabetes through a free online tool as shocking new figures reveal an alarming acceleration of diagnoses in younger age groups.

More than 9,200 people under 40 in the South West are currently registered as living with type 2 diabetes, a serious condition that is known to have more severe and...

Longevity guide with NMNsify

In recent years longevity became a serious science and some of the best scientists from all over the world started numerous types of research on how to treat a disease called Ageing. Yes, since 2018 World Health Organisation (WHO) announced that Ageing is on the list of diseases that should be treated. What was written in science fiction books now slowly becoming a reality. There are already...

Maintaining Healthy Skin and Hair: Our Top Tips For Women Over 40

As we get older, it becomes even more important to look after ourselves and maintain healthy skin and hair. Aging can have a huge effect on both our hair and our skin, which is why we need to establish a routine that keeps us healthy. If you have never really developed a hair or skin routine, then you may not know where to start. Or, if you are just wanting to switch up the routine you...

Health and care staff urged to get jabbed

People working in frontline health and care jobs in Devon are being urged to have the Covid-19 autumn booster and flu vaccination to protect themselves and the people they care for.

Existing COVID-19 vaccinations do not protect against two highly transmissible new variants which are currently circulating. We are also seeing a sharp rise in the number of people requiring hospital...

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Research begins in South West to tackle RSV infections in infants

Health professionals at hospitals and GP practices across the South West will play a vital role in a new respiratory virus study looking into the leading cause of infant hospitalisation.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is one of the leading causes of hospitalisation in all infants worldwide and affects 90% of children before the age of 2. In recent months, there has been a...

Raising funds and awareness in the fight against breast cancer

STAFF at two Devon opticians turned themselves all shades of pink to raise awareness and much-needed funds to help towards beating breast cancer.

The conscientious colleagues at the Specsavers Paignton and Totnes stores were taking part in Wear It Pink Day as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with the stores being decked out in bright pink, collection pots available so customers...

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Carers urged to have Covid-19 and flu jabs

Do you care for a loved one who is vulnerable to flu or Covid-19? Would the person you care for be at risk if you were unwell? If so, and you are aged over 16, you are eligible for free seasonal flu and Autumn booster Covid-19 vaccinations.

As a carer, whether paid or unpaid, you’re more likely to be exposed to the flu and Covid-19 viruses...

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