Health & Beauty

Let’s Chalk About Mental Health

Princesshay will transform Princesshay Square into an interactive wellbeing space this May, bringing together local organisations for its annual Let’s Chalk About Mental Health event.

Taking place on Thursday 14th May from 11am–3pm, the event aims to highlight the importance of talking, sharing and listening to others.

Now in its fourth year, the event has grown to include a wide range of partners offering activities, guidance and opportunities for visitors to the centre. These include creative workshops, mindful crafts, movement sessions and interactive experiences...

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New dementia specialist introduced at NDDH is a Devon first

North Devon now has its very own Admiral Nurse, who will be supporting patients with dementia, their carers, families and staff at North Devon District Hospital (NDDH). Angela Walter has been appointed as Admiral Nurse – dementia clinical nurse specialist at NDDH. Admiral Nurses provide specialist support to people with dementia and their carers and families, giving one-to-one support, practical advice and expert guidance. They are trained and supported by the charity Dementia UK. Angela has spent many years working in the hospital as a nurse and was most recently sister on Capener Ward....

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How to Ensure You Look Your Best This Summer

For many, summertime is one of their favourite seasons. It’s a chance to enjoy the nice weather, put away your heavy winter coat, and spend some quality time with those you love. It is also a chance for you to look your best. However, this might mean taking extra care to look after your physical appearance. There are quite a number of ways that you can refine your look this summer, and many don’t require you to break the bank. On that note, you’re going to find three practical tips on how to ensure you look your best this summer.

Keep in Shape

One of the first ways for you...

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"God forbid my grandchildren should ever suffer this horrible disease but if they should I want to be able to say that your granny helped find a cure”

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/28/2018 - 9:19pm

A retired crown court usher recently diagnosed with dementia is taking part in research to ensure a cure is found before any of her loved ones suffer the same fate.

Eighty-year-old Ann Matthews, from Exeter, was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease at the end of last year. She is currently taking part in a clinical trial at Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust.

Ann, who lives with her husband Tony, has shared her story as part of Dementia Action Week, which takes place from 21-27 May, and hopes others will be encouraged to take part in research...

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Celebrate 70 years of the NHS at NDDH family fun day

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 05/18/2018 - 9:33pm

The NHS is turning 70 this year, and to celebrate, Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust is holding a family fun day at North Devon District Hospital. The event will take place on Sunday 1 July 2018 from 10am-4pm. The day will be packed full of activities, with plenty of fun for all ages, including tours of the hospital, demonstrations, an entertainment stage with live music and dancing, food and drink from local suppliers, and kids’ activities. Local organisations and sellers are invited to have a stall at the event, with a proportion of any profits going to the Trust charity, Over and...

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Volunteers needed for caffeine and mood study

Authored by Chris Lake
Posted: Thu, 05/17/2018 - 10:00am

The links between caffeine, physical activity and mood will be examined by a new University of Exeter study.

Researchers need volunteers to help them explore whether caffeine and physical activity might be useful tools to help people manage their mood.

The focus of the study is bipolar disorder, but it will also include people with depression and a control group of people with no mood disorder.

The call for participants comes at the start of Mental Health Awareness Week (May 14-20).

“Caffeine and physical activity are often used for the management of mood or...

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Temporary suspension of birth services at Honiton and Okehampton extended

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/16/2018 - 6:59am

The Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust (RD&E) has extended the suspension of birth services at Honiton and Okehampton maternity units until mid-September 2018.

The Trust took the decision last year to temporarily suspend births and subsequent in-patient stays at Okehampton and Honiton maternity units. This step was taken to maintain patient safety due to a combination of factors affecting the stability of the services at these sites and the other units it operates in Tiverton and Exeter.

Zita Martinez, Head of Midwifery at the RD&E, said: “We are sorry for...

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Tips to Help You Start Living a Healthy Lifestyle

There isn’t a magic formula for getting healthier. To get to a better place, both mentally and physically, it’s up to you to make improved choices. Educate yourself on what enhancements to your lifestyle will help you achieve your health goals.

The power is in your control to change how you currently function. If you want to live a healthy lifestyle then you have to be willing to alter your habits and focus your energy on achieving success. Read through these ideas and make notes about what you’re going to start doing differently. Have a plan of attack and get yourself pumped up...

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Natural Solutions to Common Ageing Dilemmas

Authored by Chris Lake
Posted: Mon, 05/14/2018 - 6:51am

Ageing is something that will affect us all, but with the right amount of care and support you can minimise its impact on you as much as possible. From healthy eating to relying on your doctor, you can stop premature aging in its tracks. The key to this success is to develop good habits as soon as possible and to work with medical practitioners to find a healthy treatment to anything else that ails you. Live a better life, and feel better today, tomorrow, and every day thereafter:

Drink More Water

Water is the best drink around. You can hydrate yourself as much as possible...

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Let’s talk beauty in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 05/13/2018 - 9:07pm

On Thursday 7th June from 4pm, Debenhams in Princesshay will be hosting their prestigious beauty event, Let’s Talk Beauty, in aid of Look Good Feel Better cancer support charity.

The evening will see shoppers treated to a showcase of summer fragrance, colour palettes, summer nails and tanning inspiration as well as complimentary canapés and drinks, supplied by Café Rouge.

The event is running in support of Look Good Feel Better (LGFB), an international cancer support charity providing practical and effective free services for women and teenagers struggling with the visible...

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Free skin cancer advice in Princesshay

Free advice for anyone concerned about skin cancer will be available in Princesshay this weekend. Specialist nurses from the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital’s dermatology department will be at the Eastgate end of the precinct from 10am to 4pm on Saturday May 12.

With temperatures on the rise and summer just around the corner, Claire Facey and Sarah Sandford will be on hand to answer questions and offer confidential help and advice. The drop-in service is part of a partnership between FORCE Cancer Charity, the RD&E and Princesshay.

A representative from FORCE will also...

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