Health & Beauty

People with dementia have been particularly hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic. In East Devon, new funding from South West Water is enabling Dementia Friendly Honiton to help more people to find out about the fantastic initiatives it offers in the region.

The volunteer-run organisation has had to make significant changes to continue to support the local community over the past 12 months. The usual weekly meet-ups for those with dementia, essential for creating routine, were completely on hold due to Covid-19. The removal of this regularity has seen the impact of dementia on the...

Diabetes is one of the chronic illnesses that have no cure despite the millions of dollars spent on research. Although it can be controlled, people diagnosed with diabetes must face the fact it will accompany them for the rest of their lives.

Living with diabetes can be pretty hard. You have to keep up with its daily demands, such as monitoring blood sugar levels, taking medications, and watching what you eat. It's no wonder why a diabetes diagnosis can be a shock physically and emotionally.

There are different types of diabetes, but we're highlighting two of them here....

With Easter fast approaching, Devon’s NHS leaders are calling on people to take preventative measures ahead of the bank holidays and after as lockdown restrictions start to ease and ‘staycations’ start.

The long Easter weekend traditionally puts extra pressure on health services when most GP practices are closed and more people are outdoors enjoying everything Devon has to offer.

Most GP practices will be closed for Easter for four days from Friday 2 April to Monday 5 April, with normal opening hours resuming on Tuesday.

Each Easter sees many patients calling...

If you are no stranger to muscle tension, this article is for you. We’ll talk about why you get muscle cramps and easy & quick ways to get rid of them.

Why do you get muscle cramps?

There are a number of potential causes of a muscle cramp ranging from dehydration, muscle strain, overuse of a muscle, or static position for a long period. Although usually, muscle cramps are harmless, however, some may be related to an underlying medical condition, such as nerve compression and mineral depletion.

• Nerve compression in your spine. The pain gets worse to the
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