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IV Therapy: The Benefits, Risks, and What to Know Before You Try It

Did you know that nearly 85% of all hospitalized patients receive IV therapy? This method is fastand efficient, getting medications and vitamins straight into your blood. It's a quick way to get whatyour body needs, but it's important to know the risks. Keep reading to understand the other...

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Why a good mattress is crucial for your sleep

There are many mattresses available in the UK which is great for us to choose from but at the same time, we are bamboozled by which mattress would actually suit us best. Back pain and stress are common causes due to a badly chosen mattress. A good mattress is proven to make a positive difference however if you have the wrong mattress for your body type or even the right mattress which has...

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Avoid flu – book your child’s vaccination appointment

Amid warnings that new cases of flu could peak over the busy Christmas period, the parents of a nine-year-old boy from Devon who died from the illness in January last year, are calling on parents to vaccinate their children.

The request follows the release of data from Public Health England (PHE), showing that GP consultations across the country for Influenza-like illness have risen...

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Choose the right NHS service for your needs over New Year

Doctors in Devon are providing essential advice to people across the county on how to choose the right service for them if they feel unwell over the New Year period.

Devon’s NHS leaders are asking people to do what they can to prevent themselves becoming unwell and make sensible to decisions when it comes to choosing the right NHS service if they need help.

All parts of the NHS...

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Five top tips to sleep when it’s cold

The winter months are firmly upon us; the days are shorter, and the temperature has dropped. But, is the colder weather having an impact on your sleep? Are you struggling to drift off or waking up feeling chilly? If so, don’t fear. Holly Housby, sleep expert from Sealy UK , is here to help with her top tips for sleeping when it’s cold.

Take a bath.

Not just relaxing,...

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When to call 999 this Christmas

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is urging people only to call 999 this Christmas if someone is seriously ill or injured, or their life is at risk.

Demand for the ambulance service is likely to peak over the next two weeks when staff are expecting to respond to more than 3,000 calls a day.

Paramedics and Control Room staff warn that unnecessary...

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Exercise and its Impact on Mental Well-being

Physical exercise will improve your physical health, possibly lengthening your life. It will rid you of some of that excess weight and at the same time improve your sex life. But there are other very important benefits to exercise and it is these which motivate people to keep at it. The rewards of visiting your local gym are, at the very least, as good as receiving a Fair Go casino bonus , so...

Does Kratom Really Work for Pain - See Why Kratom Powders are a Great Alternative to Pain Killers

Most of you may have heard about Kratom. However, there are still many of you who do not know much about it. Kratom is a type of herbal plant that is native to the Southern part of Asia. The leaves of this plant is used for medicines, as well as, a type of recreational drug. Kratom is highly useful in fighting against depression, anxiety, cough, and cold. However, it is highly popular as a...

8 Life Choices To Make If You Suffer From High Blood Pressure

As many as 1 in 3 adults in the US have hypertension (high blood pressure) and many don’t even know it. Often called “the silent killer” this sneaky condition can crop up fast with few warning signs. Some people won’t know they have it until they are racing by ambulance to a hospital. Blood pressure is the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries with every heartbeat....

Capita employees in Plymouth join forces with Andys Man Club to provide mental health support

Capita employees based at the Money Centre in Plymouth have joined forces with Andys Man Club, a charity providing mental health support to men, following the tragic suicide of a colleague. It is a sad fact that suicide is now the biggest killer of young men in the UK, with over 4,500 male suicides a year, highlighting the need to support mental health.

By reaching out to Andys Man...

Online GP consultations leap in first week

In their first week of full operation, around 1,000 online GP consultations were made to Beacon Medical Group, with 42% of all patient contacts in that first week made via online GP consultations.

Some 62.7% of patients who used an online GP consultation did not need an appointment, freeing up appointments for those who did. Anyone who used the online GP consultation service and who...

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