Health & Beauty

Heartburn is the result of acid reflux. It is that uncomfortable post-meal sensation, often regularly. This is caused by the expulsion of stomach contents back into the esophagus. The acidity of the fluid burns the esophageal lining causing a burning, painful sensation in the chest. Acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can severely affect a person’s appetite and may damage...

In the UK, we are lucky to benefit from NHS services for a myriad of both severe and minor ailments and illnesses. There are numerous different health departments within NHS hospitals and specialised support services around the country. While these are available to everyone who needs them, accessing them could be a bit tougher than you’d expect.

Similarly, if you’re searching for...

Local health and care provider, Livewell Southwest, has been named as the new organisation responsible for the running of the Mayflower Medical Group of GP practices in Plymouth from April 2022.

The Group, which covers five sites in Plymouth, is responsible for providing GP services for nearly 40,000 people in the city.

The current arrangements, with provider Access Health...

Clear aligners like Invisalign seem almost too good to be true. Instead of aligning your teeth with metal brackets and wires, they use clear aligners to gradually transform your smile.

As well as being very discreet, you can take your aligners out to eat and drink without any worry about damaging your braces.

Clear aligners are great at straightening teeth – Invisalign alone...