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How Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Supports Healing

Among modern medical treatments, few therapies are as fascinating as hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). This remarkable treatment, which involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurised environment, has captured the attention of healthcare professionals worldwide for its unique ability to accelerate healing and recovery. By dramatically increasing oxygen availability in tissues, HBOT supports the body's natural healing processes through multiple interconnected pathways. Understanding these diverse mechanisms reveals why this therapy has become an invaluable tool for treating conditions...

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More than one million stroke survivors live in fear of having another stroke

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 10/03/2019 - 10:03pm

More than one million stroke survivors (89%) live in fear of having another stroke and are scared to go out alone (79%), leaving them afraid for their recovery (79%) in the aftermath of their stroke, according to a leading national charity. The Stroke Association’s startling new findings show how people’s recoveries are under threat from fear itself.

The charity’s latest research (of over 1,000 stroke survivors) also reveals the hidden barriers that people can face after stroke, often too scared to talk to anyone about:

One in five (20%) stroke survivors said they kept...

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Survey launches to improve continence in children with disabilities

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 09/30/2019 - 9:38pm

A survey for parents, carers, and health professionals has launched to assess how the NHS manages continence for children with disabilities or special educational needs.

The Improving Continence for Children and Young People with Neurodisability (ICoN) study aims to find out how NHS staff assess and treat children with disabilities or special educational needs to help them become continent.

The team are now inviting carers, young people (up to 25 years old), educational staff, and health professionals to complete an online survey.

Continence is the ability to...

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Neonatal team at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital wins prestigious award

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 09/30/2019 - 11:34am

The neonatal unit at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital has received the Water Wipes Team of the Year – Neonatal Excellence Award from Bliss, the UK’s leading charity for babies born premature or sick.

Bliss has granted the neonatal unit the award in recognition of the fact that the team go above and beyond to ensure every baby that enters the neonatal unit receives the highest standard of care.

Over the last five years, the neonatal team at the Royal Devon and Exeter have driven forward family-centred care, engaging and seeking feedback from parents, allied health...

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Staying fit and healthy in the run up to Christmas

It’s getting darker earlier, which means we’re officially into autumn, and everyone knows that once the first leaf falls off the tree, it’s the countdown to Christmas. A whirlwind of parties, get-togethers and indulgent dinners, the Christmas season can play havoc with your waistline, meaning that January is often full of regrets and crash diets. However, there are ways you can minimise the impact on your health, and here are a few tips to stay fit and healthy, even when you’re surrounded by festive temptation.

Eat proper meals

Christmas usually means your normal schedule...

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Are you ready to #RestartAHeart?

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 09/28/2019 - 9:45am

Are you ready for Restart a Heart day – Wednesday 16 October 2019? South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) will be running events right across the South West in order to train as many people as possible in the life-saving technique. Our Community First Responders and Ambulance teams will be out and about teaching skills in schools across October too. Please help us to publicise and get as many lives saved as possible.

Find a venue across the South West which is local to you and come get in some life-saving practice on 16 October 2019 with trained Community...

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Do something amazing: Give blood

NHS Blood and Transplant is appealing to blood donors to make appointments to donate blood at the following venue:

Tuesday, September 24

12:05pm – 3:30pm & 4:30pm – 7:30pm

Westpoint Exhibition Centre,

Westpoint,

Clyst St. Mary,

Exeter

EX5 1DJ

Please note this session starts at the earlier time of 12:05pm so extra appointment times are available.

Blood donation saves lives. Patients at local hospitals rely on people giving blood.

Please call 0300 123 23 23 or visit www.blood.co.uk to book an appointment to...

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Some Unexpected Facts and Discoveries About the Nature of Sleep

The nature of dreams and sleep itself is still not fully understood, although they have been intriguing and perplexing scientists since the advent of science as such. In this article, we decided to collect some interesting, and sometimes even unexpected discoveries about the nature of sleep and dreams, which scientists have been able to verify at the moment. So, choose the best wedge pillow , sit back, and let's find out a few scientifically proven secrets.

When a Night of Sleep Is Not Really Needed

There are many studies proving the importance of sleep. Even jellyfish need...

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Why some doctors do not recommend long term use of prescription medicines

Best Anxiety Pill

Alprazolam is sold under the brand name known as Xanax. It is the medicine used for the treatment of panic disorder and anxiety. Benzodiazepines are the class of drugs from which it belongs. They act on the nerves and brain to produce the calming effect. The medicine works by enhancing the effect of GABA in the brain. GABA stands for gamma-aminobutyric acid. It has widely helped people in the treatment of anxiety. It has proved to be the best anxiety pill.

The medicine works by decreasing the pathologically elevated levels of the brain, which means it...

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The step by step process on how Invisalign works

When you are about to get your Invisalign braces , you may wonder what the step by step process may be. We have decided to spell out the Invisalign braces procedure and what to expect.

Dental Consultation

It is advisable that before you decide on which orthodontist and treatment that will be suitable for you, you need to run some form of research. After that, have a dental consultation set up, where you will speak to a licensed orthodontist. The orthodontist you use must be well versed in the Invisalign treatment procedure. It is important to note that not every...

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All Aboard the SHoW - Mobile Support for People with Sensory Loss

Authored by LJBrowne
Posted: Fri, 09/13/2019 - 12:16pm

There has been a significant rise in awareness of mental health, as we face increased social and economic pressures. These pressures are often linked to a younger generation, with the older generation often forgotten in what factors impact their mental health.

Older people commonly experience sensory loss, deterioration of their vision or hearing and in some cases both, dual sensory loss. Regardless of age, for those experiencing sensory loss, it can have mental health consequences, including depression, isolation and anxiety disorders. As more and more of us are living longer and...

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