Health & Beauty

Supersmart Katie sets her sights on a bright future

NEWLY qualified optometrist Katie Martin has completed her pre-registration qualifications in just 11 months, leaving her Plymouth Colleagues awestruck.

Pre-reg optometrists like Katie have two years and three months to complete the training, so her achievement has amazed others at the store.

Nathan Burn, a director at Specsavers Plymouth, says: ‘We’ve all said a huge...

Public urged to take steps to prevent spread of winter illnesses

Cases of winter illnesses like covid-19, flu and norovirus are rising in the South West and people are urged to take steps to prevent the spread

NHS Devon is reminding people to stay safe and well this winter by wearing a face mask in healthcare settings, washing their hands regularly and practicing social distancing whenever they can.

Darryn Allcorn, Chief Nurse at NHS Devon said: “...

Life In Retirement: How To Take Care Of Your Health As You Get Older

As you age, you might need to deal with health problems you haven’t experienced before. Your joints might feel a little stiff, and you might not be as mobile as you used to be. You may also lose some strength and find it more difficult to remember small details. If you’d like to boost your health and indulge in your favourite activities for as long as possible, you need to take steps that...

A SWASFT ambulance responding to a call in the snow.

Access the right emergency care for you this winter

Winter is one of the busiest times of the year for the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) ­– and we need continuing support from the public.

Ambulances must be available for patients who are facing a life-threatening medical emergency. To help with this, we are asking for the public’s support to ensure the service is used correctly.

You can help by...

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Hair Loss in Men: Why Does it Happen and What Can Be Done to Help?

There are a few different names for hair loss in men, but usually, it is referred to as male pattern baldness or alopecia. Both names have slightly different meanings, but alopecia is the general word used to describe hair loss. For men, premature hair loss can be devastating; it can reduce your confidence and have a serious knock on your mental health. Going from a full head of hair to a...

Vitamin Deficiency Treatment

The primary aim of vitamin deficiency is to provide your body with all the vitamins it’s lacking; after getting a vitamin test done and your results being reviewed, your healthcare provider may prescribe you with proper dosage and type of treatment that is best suited for you.

There is a variety of treatment supplements for vitamin deficiency, including:

  • Dissolvable
  • ...

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...

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...

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