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Body signals men still ignore too often

Many men are absolute champions at ignoring the signals their body gives off. Not out of ignorance, but because it simply feels easier to carry on than to stop and consider what is going on. As a man, you have got a habit of shrugging off little aches and pains; it is just part of being male. Yet it is precisely those small, recurring signals that reveal a lot about how your body is really doing. In this article, we look at the most common body signals men ignore, and why it is worth pausing to take them seriously.

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Give HIV the finger for National HIV Testing Week 2017

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/15/2017 - 2:28pm

The sexual health teams at The Centre in Exeter and Barnstaple, part of Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust, are taking part in National HIV Testing Week, which runs from 18-25 November 2017. The theme for this year’s National HIV Testing Week is ‘Give HIV the finger’, which promotes the quick and easy finger-prick HIV test. From 20–24 November, The Centre’s sexual health clinics in Exeter and Barnstaple are offering a free, confidential, no-questions-asked finger-prick HIV test. Abbey Eboigbe, nurse adviser for The Centre in Exeter, said: “National HIV Testing Week gives us the...

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Can Exeter beat the odds and overtake Oxford and Cambridge in the fitness stakes?

With their high population of super-smart students, it might come as no surprise that Oxford and Cambridge hold the top two positions when it comes to being the most fit and active cities in the UK. However, Exeter is in a solid third position, and local councillor Phil Bialyk is determined that the city should not rest – quite literally – until it has achieved the top spot.

Mentally and physically fit in the online age

Exeter has become a hotbed for entrepreneurship and new business creation in the digital age, and the University of Exeter’s acclaimed MBA programme has...

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World Diabetes Day: Exeter researcher recruits trial participants

A Diabetes expert is recruiting hundreds of people with a recent diagnosis of the disease to an ongoing clinical trial.

This World Diabetes Day, Dr Angus Jones is looking for people who were diagnosed with diabetes in the last year to participate in a clinical trial, with the long-term aim of improving diagnostic accuracy.

World Diabetes Day is organised by the International Diabetes Federation, and aims to bring attention to important issues in the Diabetes community. An estimated 4.5 million people are living with Diabetes in the UK alone.

Dr Jones’ research...

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Exeter scientists discover secret to reversing ageing

The all-elusive fountain of youth has been the subject of myth, films and artworks since we can recall, but thanks to the work of researchers at the University of Exeter, the secret of reversing ageing could be more than a pipe dream.

According to news sources, their work (The Centre for Research in Ageing and Cognitive Health) has revealed that it is possible to rejuvenate old cells in a laboratory setting, bestowing these cells with a younger appearance and making them behave youthfully as well. The findings could mean as much for patients battling chronic diseases as for Exeter...

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More women than men diagnosed with bowel cancer as an emergency despite extra GP visits

More than a third (34%) of women with bowel cancer in England were diagnosed after an emergency hospital visit compared to less than a third of men (30%), despite women having more red flag symptoms and more visits to their GP, according to research presented at the National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) Cancer Conference in Liverpool.

If diagnosed after an emergency hospital visit, patients are more likely to have poorer survival as the disease is usually at an advanced stage.

Data from 2799 women and 2946 men diagnosed with bowel cancer in England between 2005-2010,...

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How to get back on your feet atter an accident

Recovering from an accident can be a slow and traumatic process, as you may experience feelings of shock, guilt or anxiety. Not only might you question why an accident happened to you, but you may also experience flashbacks of the event. So, it can take time to emotionally and physically recover. For this reason, read on to get advice on how to get back on your feet after an accident.

Discuss Your Feelings

Different people will experience different reactions following an accident. While some people might bottle their emotions inside, others might be more than happy to talk...

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Tales and imagery of life with dementia captured on Exeter allotment

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 10/31/2017 - 10:21am

People whose lives have been affected by dementia have worked with well-known professional artists to create insightful images and poems that capture some of their experiences, to form a new book.

The project involved people with dementia and their partners who are part of Age UK Exeter’s Budding Friends project and who spend time together on the charity’s allotment or at a local art studio. The members of Budding Friends were involved in creative workshops with photographer Ian Beesley, cartoonist Tony Husband and poet Ian McMillan. Together, they created “The Allotment of Time”,...

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NICE comes to Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 10/27/2017 - 11:10pm

On Wednesday 15 November 2017 NICE, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, will be holding its Public Board Meeting and Question Time session at Exeter Corn Exchange.

NICE provides national guidance and advice to improve health and social care.

A question time session with Chief Executive Andrew Dillon and Chairman Professor David Haslam is held before the main board meeting. The session will offer a great opportunity for you to raise any questions you may have about the work of NICE and is open to the general public.

Professor David Haslam said: “...

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Quality inspectors rate Devon care homes and GP practices higher than the national average

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 10/17/2017 - 12:26pm

Nearly a quarter of Devon GP practices are outstanding according to quality inspectors, compared to just 4 percent of practices in England. And the percentage of Devon’s care homes rated outstanding is twice the national average.

The data, published by the health and care watchdog, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), is being loudly applauded by Devon County Council and NEW Devon CCG.

19 of 435 care homes in Devon (4 percent), inspected by the CQC, are considered ‘outstanding’ homes, compared to just 2 percent of care homes in England overall.

358 of 435 (82 percent...

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People with bipolar mood swings needed for research trial

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 10/11/2017 - 12:51pm

People in Exeter and north, east and mid Devon who have bipolar or cyclothymic disorder are being recruited for a new scientific study.

Researchers from the University of Exeter are investigating a new treatment for bipolar mood swings.

The study is for adults with bipolar or cyclothymic disorder who find their mood is quite variable even between episodes of depression or mania/hypomania.

Previous research has shown that a talking treatment called dialectical behaviour therapy has been useful for mood swings in patients with other disorders – so it has now been...

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