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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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To Supplement or Not: What to Know About Different Types of Health Insurance

In 2017, more than 90% of the US population had some form of health insurance coverage.

The majority of insured Americans have health insurance benefits through their employer. But the benefits of those plans don't always cover everything you or your family needs from health insurance.

The good news is, there are many different types of health insurance to choose from. You can supplement what you're currently getting with the services of other top health insurance companies.

Keep reading to learn more about the types of health insurance and whether it's worth adding...

Advice ahead of cold weather warning

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...

New Rheumatology clinics begin in Okehampton and Honiton hospitals

Rheumatology patients at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust will now be able to have treatment closer to home as new clinics begin in Okehampton and Honiton hospitals this month.

Both hospitals will hold three appointment-only clinics each month allowing patients access to services closer to home and enabling the RD&E to reduce wait times.

Rheumatology clinics are already taking place in community hospitals across Devon including Crediton, Tiverton, Exmouth, Axminster and Seaton, where they have been extremely well received. A further two clinics per month...

Devon Girls Can - Get more active in 2019

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...

Don’t put it off – it’s not too late to get your flu jab

Health professionals are warning about the dangers of flu and reminding people that it’s not too late to get their jab.

The seasonally adjusted flu vaccination campaign has been running since October, with thousands of people across Devon having the jab.

For healthy people flu is often worse than a cold – but for some, the effects are even more extreme.

Older people, very young people, pregnant women and those with underlying disease, particularly chronic respiratory or cardiac disease, or those who are immunosuppressed, are at particular risk of severe illness if...

Why you should put FRUIT at the top of your New Year resolutions

It is that time of year when you are probably reflecting on 2018 and looking forward to the upcoming New Year. After the indulgence of Christmas, many people find that setting New Year’s resolutions helps them to focus on a brighter year ahead, shaking the guilt of the overindulgence off. However, unfortunately, many people fail to keep to their resolutions and within a few weeks, end up falling off the wagon.

So, here’s a tip. Set just one resolution. Set one resolution which will really make a difference, one that is measurable (i.e. not something like ‘be happier in 2019’) and...

Dementia patients at the RD&E benefit from MP3 players

Patients suffering from dementia at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital will now benefit from MP3 players filled with music from their youth, thanks to a new partnership with the Purple Angel Global Dementia campaign.

The scheme, which will initially be rolled out to patients on a selected number of wards across the acute and community hospitals, provides each ward with two MP3 players - one loaded with music for those over the age of 50 and the other for patients over the age of 70.

Evidence has found that music for patients with dementia can help to reduce anxiety and...

How to make a claim against the NHS for medical negligence

The NHS is a beloved institution in the UK and should be celebrated. However, this does not mean the service is above criticism or legal action should it be found guilty of medical negligence. While the majority of people who use the service receive excellent care, some don’t. In order to hold the NHS to a high standard and, most importantly, to provide settlement to those who suffer from medical negligence, making claims against the service is essential. How, then, do you make a claim against the NHS, and what compensation could you be rewarded?

What is Medical Negligence?...

There are 5 ways on how to find the most suitable mattress, experts say

Many people, when choosing a mattress ask the question: "how to choose from a wide range of quality mattress, which will provide them a healthy and durable night's sleep?"

The question is correct because human performance in the daytime period of the day depends entirely on good and deep sleep at night. The quality of sleep is provided by the mattress and the right choice of mattress not only provides a healthy and deep sleep but also makes it impossible to have problems with your back. Over the last ten years, many mattress companies have emerged on the market, which is trying...

How the NHS could save millions with more effective leg ulcer treatment

For the past several years, the NHS has been embattled with budget constraints that threaten the vitality of the country’s healthcare system as a whole. A combination of an increasing patient population and a decreasing number of qualified healthcare providers has created a need to minimise costs, often in creative ways. A focus on social and community care programs, outsourcing doctors from other countries, and putting a cap on providers’ pay have all come into the mix to help solve the financial challenges faced by the NHS over the years. However, there seems to be a disconnect in how...

Health & Beauty

How Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Supports Healing

To Supplement or Not: What to Know About Different Types of Health Insurance

Advice ahead of cold weather warning

New Rheumatology clinics begin in Okehampton and Honiton hospitals

Devon Girls Can - Get more active in 2019

Don’t put it off – it’s not too late to get your flu jab

Why you should put FRUIT at the top of your New Year resolutions

Dementia patients at the RD&E benefit from MP3 players

How to make a claim against the NHS for medical negligence

There are 5 ways on how to find the most suitable mattress, experts say

How the NHS could save millions with more effective leg ulcer treatment

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