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NEUTROGENA® announces brand new Collagen Bank range for stronger collagen and plumper skin

NEUTROGENA® UK has announced the launch of its Collagen Bank range, NEUTROGENA®’s first science-backed, pre-ageing solution, set to redefine the future of skincare.

Available at retailers nationwide and online, the innovative Collagen Bank range empowers people to help preserve their skin’s natural collagen and maintain youthful, plump skin.

The launch of Collagen Bank in the UK follows a social-led campaign in the US, fronted by Hailee Steinfeld.

Research shows that we lose up to 1% of our collagen every year starting in our 20s*, with UVA rays being a primary...

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When it’s urgent, call or visit NHS 111 this winter

Devon’s doctors are urging patients to use the NHS 111 system for health advice through the winter months as hospitals become increasingly busy.

The free to call service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and can provide patients with advice on any urgent issues that they may be facing.

The service is staffed by a team of fully trained medical advisers who are assisted by nurses and paramedics.

They are able to provide information on personal health, direct a patient to a walk-in centre or minor injuries unit and, if necessary, book an appointment with a...

A Few Top Tips to Live a More Optimistic and Fruitful Life

Life’s tough. You don’t need us to tell you that. The struggle to keep up appearances and meet expectations is enough to throw anyone off. So much so that thousands suffer from severe anxiety and stress. For many, stepping out of the dread and into a more fruitful life seems like a fairytale story. Maintaining an optimistic approach to life has never been this difficult, yet, it is even more important than ever.

How you treat yourself and others, as well as the ways you act, plays an influential role in your mental and physical health. You can make a monumental difference in your...

9 Reasons Why Men and Women Do Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)

Despite being known as the male sex hormone, testosterone is also so much more than that. Maintaining optimum testosterone levels is important for both men and women, in order to ensure good health and longevity. For optimum health, men require higher levels of testosterone production than women. However, both sexes require certain levels of testosterone to maintain bone density, mood, energy levels and sex drive.

Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is the medical treatment provided to ensure that testosterone levels are optimum, and that hormones associated with testosterone (...

Devon home care provider's Older Person's Information Day a major success

Multi-award-winning Home Instead Senior Care® Exeter and East Devon announces its fifth ‘Older Person’s Information Day’, held at Budleigh Salterton Public Hall, is a resounding success. The popular annual free event has grown year on year, with 2018 being more diverse than ever focusing on health, well-being, community and safety celebrating World Alzheimer’s month, and The United Nations designated 1st October as International Older Person’s Day. With over 250 visitors attending throughout the day, arrangements are already in place for a 2019 event with expansion plans of hosting at...

Evening and weekend appointments with Devon GPs now available

Patients across Devon will be able to make routine GP appointments in evenings and at weekends from this month.

The aim of the GP improved access service is to make it easier for people to get an appointment at a time that suits them.

This new scheme is an extension of the usual GP practice services that patients across Devon will be used to – it is not a walk-in service. Patients will still need to contact their GP practices directly to make an appointment if they want to see a GP between the longer opening hours during weekday evenings, weekends and bank holidays....

Get Better-Looking Lips Instantly Through Lip Fillers

Lips are one of the most eye-catching elements of the human face. They always add a special note to the face if they are looking good. If you do not have the lips of your desire in terms of shape or size, lip fillers can help you achieve that. They are an excellent solution in enhancing the appearance of sagging or thin lips. They will give you plump and full lips to improve and adjust your facial components. What other benefits do lip fillers have?

Safe You can expect minimal or no side effects when you go for lip fillers. Even when they arise, they can be easily resolved within...

‘Vaccinate your children’ – a heartfelt message from the parents of Coby, 9, who died of flu

The parents of a nine-year-old boy from Devon who died from flu in January this year are calling on mums and dads to vaccinate their children, saying the loss of their baby boy hurts every single day.

Louise Simons and Jamie Chrichard say they don’t want other families to go through the pain they have suffered since ‘strong, kind and bright’ Coby died of pneumonia on 24 January 2018, just days after coming down with flu.

Today they are launching #ThumbsUpForCoby, a campaign urging parents to vaccinate their children - the single best way of protecting against the...

Unique book to support people’s mental health is crowdfunding now

A new book aiming to help people who struggle with their mental health is now being crowdfunded. Riding the Storms is a compilation of stories, poems, photography and artwork created by people who are reflecting on, and even embracing, the pain of their mental suffering.

This book has been made possible through the support of Recovery Devon, but has been developed and driven by writers and artists passionate about its importance.

Recovery Devon, a community interest company supported by Devon Partnership NHS Trust, aims to give a greater say in their own recovery to people...

Devon smokers offered quit support for Stoptober

Devon smokers will get extra help and support to quit their habit this month (October) as the national Stoptober campaign returns for its sixth year. Since the campaign first started in 2012, Stoptober has prompted over 1.7 million quit attempts. Research shows that if you can stop smoking for 28-days, you are five times more likely to kick the habit for good.

This year, the stop smoking campaign from Public Health England, aims to make it easier than ever for individuals to become smoke free. Rather than smokers ‘going cold turkey’, Stoptober encourages smokers to ‘quit with...

CBD Market Growth skyrockets and business Is booming

The heat is on for getting CBD products available in stores as it grows in popularity around the world, but especially in the United States. Sarah Syed, director of marketing at CV Sciences based in Las Vegas is a supplier of CBD ingredients and products, and she has stated that the explosion of demand for these products has become very prevalent in the last few years. Based on how they are trending, it is safe to say that this will be a very stable market for the near and far future.

Since 2016, the hemp and CBD industry has doubled in size causing it to be worth $200 million...

Health & Beauty

NEUTROGENA® announces brand new Collagen Bank range for stronger collagen and plumper skin

When it’s urgent, call or visit NHS 111 this winter

A Few Top Tips to Live a More Optimistic and Fruitful Life

9 Reasons Why Men and Women Do Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)

Devon home care provider's Older Person's Information Day a major success

Evening and weekend appointments with Devon GPs now available

Get Better-Looking Lips Instantly Through Lip Fillers

‘Vaccinate your children’ – a heartfelt message from the parents of Coby, 9, who died of flu

Unique book to support people’s mental health is crowdfunding now

Devon smokers offered quit support for Stoptober

CBD Market Growth skyrockets and business Is booming

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