Health & Beauty

Chance for more people affected by dementia in Devon to experience the joy of singing

Interest in singing groups for people living with dementia has soared in Devon thanks to a moving two-part documentary fronted by TV star Vicky McClure, says Alzheimer’s Society.

Following last night’s final episode of the BBC One show ‘Our Dementia Choir Sings Again’, the charity has recorded a marked increase in enquiries about its popular Singing for the Brain service.

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Devon Air Ambulance announces more CPR Training for 2023

This Restart a Heart Day, Devon Air Ambulance announces more CPR and defibrillator training days for 2023 following a successful trial earlier this year.

In 2021, Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) crews attended 333 patients who were suffering a cardiac arrest. This year the crew has so far attended 247 patients whose heart stopped beating. Cardiac arrest is the most common reason their...

Menopause meetups provide support to local women

Since 2009, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has designated October as World Menopause Month, but year-round, one local home care company and employer is lifting the taboo regarding menopause. By hosting monthly meetups for their team members, Home Instead aim to encourage women to talk about their own experiences, enable them to support each other, and discuss how workplaces can be more...

New support group for tinnitus sufferers in Torbay

A new group to support local people with tinnitus is being formed in Torbay. The first meeting of the Torbay Tinnitus Support Group will take place 10:00am to 12:00 noon on Monday 24 October, at Jasmyn House, 1 Midvale Road, Paignton TQ4 5BD.

It is estimated that over 15,000 people experience tinnitus in Torbay alone, and 7.1 million people across the UK - around 1 in 8 adults....

Protect your child from flu this winter

Coughs and colds in children are common at this time of year and are usually relatively mild, but parents are being urged to get their children vaccinated against flu, which can be much more serious.

All primary school children, and some secondary school children (years 7, 8 and 9) are eligible for the flu nasal spray this year, which is usually given at school by school nurses....

Menopause and your eyes

OPTICIANS are advising Plymouth women about what can be done to help make eyes feel more comfortable during menopause.

Common symptoms of menopause can range from hot flushes to difficulty sleeping, but many people aren’t aware that it can also affect the eyes.

Hormonal changes brought on by the menopause can lead to eyes becoming dry and uncomfortable, which is why...

Therapeutic horticultural programme to aid cancer patients’ recovery

Cancer patients and those recovering from cancer treatment are now able to take part in a horticultural healing programme, being offered by the Mustard Tree Macmillan Cancer Support Centre at Derriford Hospital.

The community-based gardening therapy group, Blooming Well, is a new initiative for patients with a cancer diagnosis to promote wellbeing and aid their recovery. The Mustard...

Plymouth’s new high-tech eye health clinic is helping the NHS

Dame Mary Perkins, Specsavers co-founder, and Plymouth Deputy Mayor Cllr Chris Penberthy were among invited guests at a grand opening of the city’s Newmedica eye clinic.

Visitors at the ribbon-cutting event heard that staff at the state-of-the-art Derriford centre were already working alongside the NHS to assist with its waiting lists.

Dame Mary Perkins, who cut the ribbon...

How Does Lipoma Removal Work?

If you’re considering lipoma removal, you might be wondering how the procedure works and how you can be prepared for the surgery. Knowing all the details before heading to the doctor’s office can give you peace of mind and make sure you are prepared.

What is Lipoma?

Lipomas are fat tumors that are located just below the skin. They are most common in middle-aged people but people of...

5 Tips for Anyone Who Gets Depressed in the Summer

Are the long and hot summer days bringing you down? Making you feel sad, stressed, and miserable?

While most people seem to have a great time - booking their vacations on the beach and relaxing in the sun, summer can seem like everything but for others.

The summertime sadness you are experiencing can sometimes actually be SAD - Seasonal Affective Disorder . Most people will...

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