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NEUTROGENA® announces brand new Collagen Bank range for stronger collagen and plumper skin

NEUTROGENA® UK has announced the launch of its Collagen Bank range, NEUTROGENA®’s first science-backed, pre-ageing solution, set to redefine the future of skincare.

Available at retailers nationwide and online, the innovative Collagen Bank range empowers people to help...

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Have you heard of Social Prescribing?

I ask this as recently we had a conversation during a dementia training session about local community resources and I brought the term into conversation.

There were several attendees working in the health and social care sector who had not heard of this important community role leading me to write this brief overview.

At its simplest a Social prescriber (SP) centres around...

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Gina Awad

Exeter

Exeter Dementia Action Alliance

EDAA

Dementia

Dementia activist praises carers and tells them: 'You matter'

Over the past couple of years I have been advocating for families living with dementia in addition to leading the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance.

I have witnessed family carers on their knees at crisis point, desperate, isolated with overwhelming feelings of helplessness.

At times I have felt useless, but having immersed myself into the world of dementia over the past...

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Devon Air Ambulance promotes CPR training for Heart Rhythm Week

World Heart Rhythm Week (June 7 to June 13) is a seven-day period observed annually to raise awareness about arrhythmias and the importance of understanding our heart rates. Devon Air Ambulance crews attend to hundreds of patients every year who are suffering with heart related problems and that is why they are so passionate about educating those in our local communities on how to recognise...

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Clear-sighted opticians rally Plymouth residents to help improve disadvantaged children’s reading skills

OPTICIANS are calling on kind-hearted people in Plymouth to put their best foot forward to improve children’s literacy skills.

Staff at Specsavers Plymouth are among those supporting the Schoolreaders Race for Reading event, which aims to raise awareness and vital funds to provide reading support in schools.

This comes as Specsavers was announced as the headline sponsor of...

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Unlocking the Power of Meditation for the Golden Years

As we age, the demands of life often intensify, leaving little room for self-care. However, a timeless practice like meditation may hold the key to vibrant, fulfilling golden years.

Contrary to common perceptions, meditation is not just a modern fad. In fact, it has been a cornerstone of wellness for centuries, and is why many nursing care homes offer it to elderly residents as...

Five top tips for pulling off a sober wedding

Organising a wedding can be a difficult task. There’s so much to think about, so much to budget and while it will undoubtedly be the happiest day of your life, the stress building up to it can be intense.

That can be furthered by doing something against the grain of a more traditional wedding, whether it be travelling abroad or doing something like having a sober wedding.

In...

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The Intersection of Herbal Remedies and Natural Skincare in the Modern Wellness Movement

In the current wellness revolution, a profound shift is occurring. People are turning away from synthetic solutions and looking toward nature for their health and beauty needs. This trend is driven by a growing desire to reconnect with natural elements and embrace holistic practices that benefit both body and spirit. At the heart of this movement are herbal remedies and natural skincare...

A generational opportunity: Charity calls for action to tackle alarming rise in cases of type 2 diabetes among under 40s

Cases of younger people being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in the UK are rising to ‘alarming levels’, a charity has warned.

A new report, published this week by Diabetes UK, says the Government faces ‘a generational opportunity’ to tackle the crisis with a range of measures, including addressing the factors causing obesity and health inequalities.

The report reveals there...

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Fragrance Group's new seafront hotel debuts first-of-its-kind dry spa

The ibis Styles Paignton Hotel has today announced the opening of its new ‘Drift’ dry spa, representing a first-of-its-kind in the hotel group’s UK collection.

Open to hotel guests and local residents every Wednesday to Sunday, the new Drift spa boasts the unique distinction of being the first in the ibis Styles’ nation-wide portfolio to offer three beauty treatment rooms alongside a...

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Celebrating 20 years of Devon charity’s Health Walks

Devon health and wellbeing charity Westbank Community Health and Care has clocked up an impressive 20 years since it began its programme of organised, daytime health walks for people of all ages and varying abilities.

Throughout May - National Walking Month - Westbank is celebrating the milestone anniversary of this successful programme of Health Walks that keeps people on the move...

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