Health & Beauty

Living well is the key to farming well and leading farm safety charity, the Farm Safety Foundation, is highlighting the importance of farmers looking after their mental health in the second Mind Your Head week which takes place from 11-15 February 2019.

There are a number of mental health risk factors associated with agriculture. Farmers work long hours, often in isolation. They can be under significant financial pressure, often required to take on significant debt just to purchase the land and equipment required to operate. And in most cases, a farmer’s place of business is also...

As fashion is subjective, it can be difficult to feel 100% confident in an outfit. Working your way through racks upon racks of clothing can be a challenging task, as you will want to wear a look that not only looks great to others, but boosts your self-esteem.

If you are tweaking or overhauling your wardrobe in 2019, here are some top tips on how to feel confident in any outfit.

Understand the difference between cheap and inexpensive

Believe it or not, there is a big difference between cheap and inexpensive. The expense is related to the pound amount attached to a...

Paramedics at South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust are reminding people to take care over the next week as another yellow weather warning has been issued for the South West.

The Trust sees an increase in cases of slips, trips and falls during icy conditions as well as an increase of road traffic collisions due to black ice and people driving too fast in the cold weather. If you do need to go out, try and wear the appropriate footwear and warm clothing and make sure you take care and respect the roads.

It is also time to stock up on any prescription medicines...

By popular demand, the ‘Devon Girls Can’ campaign returns this month (January 2019) helping kickstart those new year resolutions to be more active for 2019! Once again Active Devon is bringing the campaign to life locally, building on the success of previous years. It’s already inspired more than 1000 women and girls in the county to move more and feel great! The 2019 campaign will have lots of activities on offer with even more of a supportive network and inspiring ambassadors. “We want to reach, support and encourage even more women and girls to overcome their barriers and feel the...