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Free NHS flu vaccination clinics available across Devon

It’s not too late to have your free NHS flu vaccination to protect yourself and your loved ones this winter.

Due to the current increase in the rates of flu and other respiratory infections, extra drop-in clinics are running for those eligible to get their free NHS...

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Three Methods to Help Alleviate Your Stress and Anxiety

Stress and anxiety aren’t modern phenomena, but they do appear to be rising within the UK population - and especially within younger age bands. Whether it’s relationships, work, day-to-day stresses or an underlying psychological problem, most of us are familiar with the thoroughly unhelpful sensation of being anxious and stressed. Happily, though these feelings can produce a temperament of...

When should you visit the dentist?

Do you put off visiting the dentist when you get a toothache or chip your tooth? Putting off dental appointments can mean that unresolved dental problems are not found early enough, you may have to have more invasive surgery, and major illnesses and diseases such as cancer may remain undiagnosed. It is important to visit the dentist regularly. If you are unsure when you should visit the...

Three new psychological treatments for mental health

When seeking treatment for mental health issues, the chances are that you have only considered the two traditional methods of 1) talking therapy, and 2) medication.

These two methods are well known for good reason: they work for a lot of people. However, no one form of mental health treatment is a ‘cure-all’ and often, when different treatments work in tandem with one another, this is...

Bladder and Bowel event in Plymouth

The 10th Bladder and Bowel Event (BABE) is set to take place on Friday 08 February 2019.

BABEs are aimed at supporting people with bladder and bowel problems and are organised by staff from our colorectal, urological and gynaecological teams.

The event will take place at the Future Inn, Derriford and will include various talks by health specialists from University Hospitals...

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New Rheumatology clinics begin in Okehampton and Honiton hospitals

Rheumatology patients at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust will now be able to have treatment closer to home as new clinics begin in Okehampton and Honiton hospitals this month.

Both hospitals will hold three appointment-only clinics each month allowing patients access to services closer to home and enabling the RD&E to reduce wait times.

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Look after yourself this winter with a helping hand from Drake Circus

Plymouth’s premier shopping destination is offering a week of expert advice on how to look after yourself following a season of festive indulgence.

Drake Circus is holding its popular event from Monday 21st January, with health experts and fitness gurus on hand to offer advice on how to take care of your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing during the winter period.

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4 Easy Routines That Will Improve Your Health

Taking care of your health shouldn’t be seen as a chore. It shouldn’t be a hard task to undertake, either. It’s incredibly easy, and this article will outline a few routines that will instantly benefit your life.

Although stress is inevitable, and everyone has a bad habit or two, you need to work on these two aspects of your life. Then, there’s the matter of eating a nutritious diet,...

Things to Consider Before Buying A Mattress for Your Baby Bedding

Your baby is the most precious for you in this world. Providing comfort to kids is essential. The most important thing for their peaceful sleep is comfy bedding. New parents search the items that are full of softness. Only softness is not the feature for a baby bedding. It needs to choose the object that is safe and secure. There is a huge variety of mattresses, Motion Frames, Memory Foam,...

Charity launch CookABILITY cooking videos to tackle learning disability obesity

People with learning disabilities are tackling obesity by making YouTube cooking videos as part of a pioneering new project from the disability charity United Response.

CookABILITY, which launched in Paignton, Devon, aims to encourage people with learning disabilities, Down’s syndrome and autism to cook for themselves and eat healthy food.

Research* shows disabled people are...

Dr Ranj Champions South West Children of Courage

AN AWARD scheme recognising the courage of children diagnosed with cancer has launched in the South West and is supported by Strictly Come Dancing star Dr Ranj.

There are around 120 new cases of cancer in children diagnosed in the South West every year.

The TV doctor is backing the Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens Star Awards, in partnership with TK Maxx, which celebrate the...

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