Health & Beauty

For many of us, the Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted how important health and fitness is, not just in terms of fighting off infection, but also in everyday life. So, when the gyms and fitness centres closed due to concerns over infections, finding ways to exercise and move our bodies more, despite being stuck at home, became the norm. Some of us turned to YouTube for daily exercise videos,...

New research published in a leading GP journal shows that large parts of South West do not have an effective way of identifying people with liver disease,resulting in late diagnosis.

The research, produced from a survey undertaken by the British Liver Trust, used a Freedom of Information request, and shows for the first time how many areas across the region have little or no formal...

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...

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 (...