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Help your ambulance service this May bank holiday

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is encouraging people to use the right healthcare for them this May bank holiday weekend as the region prepares for a further influx of visitors.

Residents and tourists to the South West are reminded to only dial 999 in a life-threatening emergency.

Bank holiday weekends can be a busy time for 999 services, especially if the weather turns out to be warm and sunny – whether in the garden, doing DIY at home, visiting family and friends, or exploring the region’s beauty spots.

Ahead of the bank...

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Tips to hiring an Online Therapist

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Tue, 05/04/2021 - 6:29am

Online therapy services for people with mental health challenges such as depression and anxiety can help manage such health conditions. One can get such help through referrals at the workplace, school, or from friends and family. Alternatively, one may find an online therapist , join support groups and online forums for mental health support or enroll in webinars, courses, and workshops on mental health. Proper screening, asking for their references and, having a contract with the therapist ensures that they do not violate it, and if they do, one can take legal action.

There are...

Covid-19 vaccination programme in Devon enters next phase

Vaccination programme entering phase two – covering people aged 18-49

People in the next phase of the vaccination programme will be contacted and offered an appointment at a local vaccination centre in Devon in coming weeks when their age group becomes eligible.

The vaccination programme is entering phase two as it moves to vaccinate groups 10-12, which cover people aged 18-49. Currently, people aged 42 and over are eligible for a vaccine with other age groups due to be invited in coming weeks.

More sites in Devon are set to offer appointments via the National Booking...

A handy guide for helping babies sleep better

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Fri, 04/23/2021 - 11:13pm

Whenever you watch movies or series where a parent just had a newborn in the house, it usually involves scenes of the baby crying at night. For the first 6 months of the baby’s life, they will be waking up at night for more food and they cry to signal mom or dad that they need milk.

This is very common for babies to do as they are adjusting to life outside the womb. It will take time for babies to sleep through the night or settle in by themselves- that will only come later as they grow. Sometimes, some babies can take more than six months because it depends on their...

Ideas to reignite that spark in your relationship

Relationships mainly get to hurdles when their partners assume to normal routine and let life pass by. The sustenance of a healthy relationship needs the effort to maintain happiness and love. Therefore, for a healthy relationship, couples ought to quench out any boredom or dissatisfaction among them. In addition, lethargy and ignorance can make it harder for partners to recognize the need for change.

Be Aware of the Spark in Your Relationship

A little awareness takes the long run in a relationship. Fixing your relationship upheavals needs a partner to recognize that there is a...

Drug abuse and addiction: Effects on the brain, signs and risk

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Tue, 04/20/2021 - 10:49pm

Drug abuse and addiction have significant effects on your brain, body, and those who surround you. Addiction is life-changing with far-reaching consequences that the addict may not have considered.

Understanding the effects that they have, the signs of addiction, and the risks of abusing illicit drugs could help you save yourself or a loved one from falling deep into the cycle that is addiction.

If someone in your care or someone close to you is using or abusing illicit drugs, the best thing that you can do to help them to learn more about the disorder and any signs,...

Eight tips for taking care of your mental health

Mental health is essential at all stages of life, from childhood and adolescence to adulthood and ageing. Although looking after yourself and your mental health can sometimes mean seeking professional support, it also includes taking a few self-care strategies to improve your wellness on your own. To help you support your own mental health and wellbeing, here are eight habits you can incorporate into your daily routine.

Take Care Of Your Body

As your mental health and physical health are intertwined, taking care of yourself physically can also help to enhance your mental health...

Five reasons to try HIIT for your next workout

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Sun, 04/18/2021 - 10:15pm

When you hire a local personal trainer to improve your fitness levels or to lose weight, they may suggest HIIT, or high intensity interval training. But you’re probably wondering what HIIT is and whether it’s really the right form of exercise for you. Click here to find a personal trainer near you.

What is HIIT?

High intensity interval training, or HIIT, involves short intense bursts of exercise followed by an even shorter period of rest. Each exercise is performed at maximum intensity for between 30 and 60 seconds.

HIIT can be challenging due to the high levels of...

3 Healthy Ways to Deal with Stress in Daily Life

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Fri, 04/16/2021 - 11:29am

Stress has and will always be a part of our lives. After all, it is a natural response to demanding and adverse circumstances. While it may be normal to experience feelings of pressure, frustration, and worry, feeling intense feelings of stress constantly can have a negative impact not only on your mental health but your physical well-being too.

It is for this reason that you must learn how to handle your stress healthily. It sounds easier said than done, and for the most part, it is. But it isn’t impossible to keep the tension and pressure at a reasonably manageable level. And...

Comprehensive comparison between Sildenafil/Tadalafil

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 04/14/2021 - 6:00pm

Sildenafil is the active ingredient in Viagra and tadalafil is the active ingredient in Cialis. You can read this article if you are looking for a brief comparison. Here we look at the medical effectiveness of both of these drugs in context to each other. We are not saying that any drug is better or more effective than the other because each person will respond to both of these drugs differently.

Composition:

Sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, is a PDE-5 inhibitor. Tadalafil, the active ingredient in Cialis, is also a PDE-5 inhibitor. The composition of both of...

Funeral director sews syringe rolls for specialist school to help children with disabilities 

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 04/12/2021 - 10:24pm

A funeral director has created waterproof syringe holders for a specialised school in Exeter to give greater freedom to children with physical difficulties.

Funeral Director Caz Denning used her sewing skills honed at J H Way Funeral Services in Teignmouth to make hassle-free syringe rolls for her grandson, Joshua, who has quadriplegic cerebral palsy, and was asked by his old school Vranch House to make 22 for their pupils.

Caz said: “My grandson’s medication is delivered through syringes, which used to be taken out of their bottles and transported in kitchen roll and...

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