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5 Low-Energy Hobbies to Keep Your Mind Sharp Post Surgery

Recovering from surgery often requires a delicate balance between rest and gentle activity. While your body needs time to heal, your mind still craves stimulation. Long stretches of inactivity can sometimes lead to boredom, frustration, or even mental fog.

The good news is that there are plenty of low-energy hobbies that can help keep your mind engaged without putting strain on your body. These activities are not only enjoyable but can also support cognitive health and emotional well-being during recovery.

Here are five low-energy hobbies that are ideal for staying...

Waiting Periods for Pre-Existing Conditions

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Thu, 10/10/2019 - 10:45am

If you have a pre-existing condition, it may affect how and when you’re able to receive private insurance in some countries. This can be dispiriting if you really need to seek medical treatment; however, there are other options out there that aren’t privatized or restrictive. If you’re looking for health insurance no waiting perio d, there are options out there. It’s a good idea to understand the current legislature surrounding pre-existing conditions, too, since that will help you make a more informed decision when choosing your private health care provider.

Understanding pre-...

Citizens Advice Healthwatch Champion raises awareness of mental health issues for World Mental Health Day

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 10/09/2019 - 5:36pm

Citizen Advice Exeter Healthwatch Champion, Caroline Harris, has been raising awareness of mental health issues faced in Devon for World Mental Health Day, which takes place on Thursday 10 October.

16% of people that Healthwatch Champions from Citizens Advice Devon worked with said they had a mental health disability. The main issue that people needed support with was the quality of diagnosis, care or treatment. Other main issues of support were around the Mental Health Act and mental health support planning.

The main theme for World Mental Health Day this year is suicide...

Is the HCG Diet dangerous?

Glad! You asked the question. The answer to the question should be straightforward. It depends on many things, including your health condition, dosage, types of HCG, and the like. If you load with HCG in your body excessively, you are sure to experience many side effects of HCG. Conversely, visiting your physician and then start consuming HCG diet drops accordingly will benefit you in many ways too.

So, whether HCG is dangerous or not is a relative matter that incorporates many health-related issues. Uncover The Cure is such a place online where you can get more details about HCG...

Emma Gilmore

Exeter-based School of Bodywork expands

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 10/07/2019 - 10:35am

MASSAGE training company director Emma Gilmore is poised for a major expansion which will double capacity to meet growing demand, which, she believes, could be due to a reduction in funding for NHS services.

Exeter-based School of Bodywork is moving premises to provide more permanent space which will double capacity to accommodate the number of students wanting to train.

Emma, 50, who founded the school 10 years ago, believes the increased interest may be due to a lack of NHS funding and waiting lists for massage therapies.

She explained: ‘There has been a huge...

Patients highly rate cancer services at the RD&E

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 10/04/2019 - 12:09pm

Patients being treated for cancer at the RD&E highly rate the services they receive, according to results published by a national survey this month.

The annual National Cancer Patient Experience Survey, now in its eighth year, is designed to monitor national progress on cancer care; provide information to drive local improvements and to inform the work of groups supporting cancer patients, including the voluntary sector.

The survey was completed by over 1300 patients at the RD&E who had received a cancer diagnosis and attended the hospital in April, May or June 2018...

Reasons Why CBD is the Next Big Thing in Skincare

You’re probably aware of the buzz that CBD has been generating lately. With the loosening of cannabis laws and the intrigue and excitement around the emerging science behind it, the medicinal claims surrounding CBD have been validated and legitimized. However, it's beautification and healing properties of CBD that has made it an increasingly popular component in the skincare industry.

Nowadays, more and more brands are finding ways to incorporate this natural extract into their products. From facials to CBD-infused lotions, there are more options on the market than ever before. In...

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...

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...

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...

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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