Health & Beauty

A birdwatching enthusiast has thanked a local Plymouth Hospital, saying cataract surgery has changed her life - just in time for Cataracts Awareness Month this June.

Patricia Reed, 73, from Bere Alston, West Devon, has spent decades travelling the world with her husband in search of rare bird species. But in recent years, early signs of cataracts and the constant hassle of glasses...

NHS Devon has issued a ‘last call’ for at-risk patients eligible for the spring 2025 Covid-19 vaccine.

The spring booster campaign ends on June 17, and patients who meet the criteria are being urged to book before it’s too late.

Covid-19 is more serious in older people and those with certain underlying health conditions. For these reasons, the vaccine is being offered to...

SouthWest Saunas are set to launch an exciting new wellness venture in the heart of one of the county's most popular outdoor destinations.

Jake Rocking and Yussef Robinson, childhood friends who have returned to their Devon roots, are opening SouthWest Saunas at Haldon Forest Park on Sunday, 20th July. The sauna facility will be located within a ten-minute walk...

The words “timely” and “early” are often used as if they mean the same thing, but when it comes to a dementia diagnosis, I think it’s important to understand the difference.

A timely diagnosis focuses on the individual taking into account their personal situation needs and preferences around when and how they receive the diagnosis. Early, on the other hand is more about the stage the...