Health & Beauty

Six signs your eyes and ears could be telling you something about your health

People across Devon are being warned about six subtle signs that show their ears and eyes are telling them something serious about their health.

Just as simple headaches and sudden weight fluctuations can reveal deeper health concerns, eyes and ears can also give some clues that a potential health concern is happening in the body.

To help Devon people look out for the tell-...

What is a neck pillow and how does it work?

The Neck Pillow ( like this ) is an orthopedic product that provides a favorable position for the spine during sleep. Regular sleeping on this pillow reduces or eliminates neck pain. Proven.

Humans are just about the only upright creatures on Earth. We move around on two legs and pay the price for it with our health. Our spine is under immense strain and when things get bad, back and...

The Cake Whisperer urges Devon people: ‘pick your picnic personality’ to raise awareness of the need for better bones

Former The Great British Bake Off contestant uses her cake whispering skills to perfect all things picnic and urges people in Devon to join her to raise awareness of the need for better bones this summer.

Val Stones, who was a contestant on the popular show in 2016 and quickly became a fan favourite, is asking the public to hold a ‘Better Bones Picnic’ for health charity,...

Derriford Hospital to gain two additional operating theatres as part of national covid recovery funding

Derriford Hospital has secured national investment to expand its operating capacity, with work set to begin on two new modular operating theatres.

This development has secured funding from the national NHS Elective Recovery Fund to address the major impact of covid on hospital waiting times, as part of the Accelerator Programme.

The move will see the existing REI (...

Derriford Vaccination Hub closing on Friday 16 July

Derriford Vaccination Hub closing on Friday 16 July: “This will remain one of the greatest experiences of my career for the rest of my life”

The Covid-19 vaccination centre at the Derriford Centre for Health and Wellbeing (DCHW) will be closing its doors on Friday 16 July, 2021. The Hub has been phenomenally successful in delivering the national vaccination programme at a local level; vaccinating both hospital staff, other health and social care workers and the public.

The Hub opened in December and since then nearly 100,...

Celebrity chef backs hospitality vaccination campaign

Michelin-starred chef Michael Caines MBE is backing a campaign by Visit Devon and the NHS encouraging people working in the hospitality industry to have the Covid-19 vaccination.

Michael Caines is one of the UK’s most acclaimed chefs and has two Devon hospitality businesses; Lympstone Manor contemporary country house hotel overlooking the Exe Estuary, and Mickey’s Beach Bar and...

Grab a jab: Weekend of walk-in vaccine clinics

NHS thanks the military for support during the pandemic ahead of Armed Forces Day

Vaccine centres in Devon are offering “grab a jab” walk in clinics this weekend, adults of all ages can get their vaccinations without needing an appointment or an NHS number.

As the nation gears up for the removal of Covid restrictions in July, it is more important than ever that people get both doses...

Diabetes UK invites Devon residents to sign up to summer steps challenge

People in Devon are being invited to step it up this summer and raise vital funds for Diabetes UK. The One Million Step Challenge is ideal for anyone who rediscovered their love of walking in the great outdoors during the pandemic, or anyone looking for a way to get more active as lockdown restrictions are eased. The challenge is simple – you take one million steps over the course of three...

Hair@theAcademy students ~Alfie Tucker & Mia Hallam compare Lush products

Hair Product donations are 'LUSH' for unique Hairdressing Training Salon

Lush, well-known for fresh, handmade cosmetics, and zero waste, eco-friendly options using natural ingredients for healthy hair, has kindly donated a range of hairstyling products to locally based Hair@theAcademy, a hairdressing training salon for vulnerable young adults based in the heart of the city and the only one of its kind in the UK.

Founded by Mary Pugsley MBE in 2004, Hair@...

Healing isn’t Linear: What to expect in therapy

In his book “The problem of pain,” C.S. Lewis said, "It is easier to say “My tooth is aching” than to say “My heart is broken.”

Fortunately for us all, the global attitude towards mental health has significantly changed since he wrote that quote. However, the fact remains that mental health is a tricky thing and that healing from any sort of trauma, stress, or any other issue can be...

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