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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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Care provider launches Singing for Wellbeing at community hospital health hub

Local leading care provider Home Instead Senior Care® Exeter and East Devon announces the launch of a new ‘Singing for Wellbeing’ programme at Budleigh Salterton Community Hospital Health and Wellbeing Hub. Open to all with an interest in improving their wellbeing through singing, it will be particularly beneficial for dementia, stroke recovery, Parkinson’s, heart and lung conditions. The events will be free of charge and commence on Thursday 8th November, 1.30 – 3pm, and thereafter alternate Thursdays - all are welcome, and no booking required.

Specialising in the highest-quality...

Charity calls for urgent action as deaths from pancreatic cancer increase by 12% in just 3 years in the South West

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/01/2018 - 8:47pm

Pancreatic cancer mortality rates in the South West have increased by a shocking 7% in just 3 years, with 946 people passing away from this terrible disease in 2016.

UK charity Pancreatic Cancer Action are asking people to take action and Turn it PurpleTM this November to help improve these dire statistics.

Nationally, almost 10,000 people are diagnosed every year with pancreatic cancer in the UK and almost 9,000 people die. Pancreatic cancer has the worst survival rate of all common cancers with less than 7% of patients surviving past 5 years[1]. This compares with 98%[2...

5 mistakes to avoid while doing makeup

Nowadays, you can find umpteen makeup videos online, and after looking at it, everyone starts thinking that he or she knows how to apply makeup. This is where you go wrong as applying makeup and applying makeup correctly are two entirely different things. Just a few false strokes of eyebrow powder or concealer can spoil your whole look. Keeping this in mind five mistakes have been discussed here that you must avoid while doing makeup. Swim through the write-up to learn more about it.

Applying concealer only before using foundation

Many of you apply concealer and then the...

The Beginner's Guide to Fitness in a Busy Schedule

Being too busy to exercise can be pretty frustrating. On one hand, we are aware of the benefits of exercise and how it can help us in all other areas of life, think more energy, clarity of thought or less illness, but on the other, we're just too busy in those other parts of our lives to fit it in. With a little thought and preparation, however, it is possible and as your fitness improves you will be so glad you made the time for it. Here's our guide to improving your fitness even when your schedule is jam-packed.

1. Decide how many times a week you want to exercise

To fit...

Pregnant mums get just 5 hours sleep during pregnancy

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 10/16/2018 - 10:00pm

Mums to be suffer hugely when it comes to getting their forty winks, a survey has found.

A poll of 2,000 parents by Happy Beds found that 20 per cent of women had their sleep ‘extremely disrupted’ during pregnancy, with 9 in 10 having their sleep affected to a certain level. 



Fifty-seven per cent broke down in tears at some point during their pregnancy because of a lack of sleep.

There were a variety of aspects keeping Mums up at night, but top of the list were needing to get up for the toilet, heartburn and being too hot. Some partners weren’t helping either – 15...

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

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 10/16/2018 - 11:53am

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

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Tue, 10/16/2018 - 10:27am

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

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Tue, 10/09/2018 - 11:23am

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

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 10/09/2018 - 7:31am

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....

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