Health & Beauty

All You Need To Know About Podiatry Services In Singapore

Podiatry services refer to treatments and surgery involving the foot region. Around 10% of Singaporeans experience foot-related diseases and disorders every year. Most foot problems could be treated locally and conservatively. They usually require minimal intervention, for example, non-surgical treatments, local infusions, and treatments such as anti-inflammatories, supportive shoeing, and...

Devon charity launches summer programme of free online mental health courses and workshops

Mental health charity, Step One, has been supporting people in Devon with mental health and learning disabilities for 85 years, working closely with local NHS Trusts, GP surgeries and communities across the county. With mental health problems increasing and a reported 1 in 5 people now showing signs of depression (compared to 1 in 10 before the COVID-19 pandemic), the ‘BeWell@StepOne’ project...

How to get vaccinated this summer

The spring booster programme draws to a close this month, but it’s not too late for people who are eligible to have their vaccination and clinics will still run over the summer.

People turning 75 on or after 1 July will not be eligible for the spring booster, however anyone who is eligible on 30th of June will still be able to have their vaccination during July.

This means...

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Win the race against bladder leaks

Muscle strains, chaffing, cramps, blisters: just some of the familiar challenges that all runners face as they pound the pavements. But what about bladder leaks? These are just as testing but far less talked about by the main sufferers: women.

One in three women experiences bladder leaks and it's not just an age-related problem or linked to childbirth or the menopause, though these...

Medical antibiotic pump saves 75 hospital bed days in Plymouth

Just three months after being implemented, accufusers have saved 75 bed days at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP).

An accufuser is a pump that allows the antibiotics to be given over a 24 hour period rather than three times a day. Currently these pumps are being used by the Urgent Care Nursing Service (UCNS) in Plymouth and the surrounding area to give patients IV...

5 Reasons to Use Victoria Facelift for your Beauty Consulting Needs

If you’re looking to build your beauty consulting business, it’s essential that you find the right products and services to recommend to your clients, as well as the right team members to run those products and services. This ensures that you, your clients, and your company all benefit from beautiful skin, hair, and nails! Victoria Facelift provides just that: an array of products and...

Dorra slimming treatment targets

Dorra Slimming is one of the most popular slimming products today. It is a safe and effective way to lose weight and keep it off. Dorra Slimming is made from natural ingredients that have been proven to be effective in weight loss. It is also very affordable, making it a great choice for those on a budget. Dorra Slimming is easy to use and has a money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to...

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Healthier Devon programme shows small lifestyle improvements make a big difference to those at risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Healthier Devon programme shows small lifestyle improvements make a big difference to those at risk of Type 2 Diabetes - and big savings for the NHS

People at high risk of Type 2 Diabetes who make small changes in their everyday habits over up to two years are much less likely to develop the disease, according to a project run by the Devon charity Westbank Community Health and Care...

Injured women are half as likely as men to receive life-saving drug

Injured women are half as likely as men to receive the life-saving drug tranexamic acid (TXA) even though the treatment is equally effective regardless of sex, according to new research in the British Journal of Anaesthesia.

The study was conducted by a team from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, which included Critical...

Call for Devon residents to join step challenge as charity marks Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week

People in Devon are being invited to raise vital funds for Diabetes UK this summer as part of a drive to highlight why it is so important to know your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

The One Million Step Challenge runs from 1 July to 30 September and is ideal for anyone looking for a way to get more active. You take one million steps over the course of three months – around 10,...

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