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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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Volunteers underpin work of Exeter cancer charity

Today (June 1) marks the start of national Volunteers’ Week and Exeter-based FORCE Cancer Charity has revealed the latest figures about the value of time given freely given by its supporters.

In 2015 volunteers racked up more than 19,450 hours for the charity, which offers face-to-face support to anyone locally affected by cancer.

That’s worth an estimated £125,000 – a vital contribution to an organisation that offers all of its services free of charge, receives no Government funding and needs to raise £1.2 million every year to maintain them.

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County’s first recovery café opens in Exeter

A NEW café has opened to offer an informal, supportive place to go for people around Exeter experiencing issues with alcohol or drugs. The Exeter Recovery Café was officially opened by CEO of System Six Kitchens Ian Foster, who supplied the café kitchen, tables and chairs as a competition prize, with Deputy Mayor Cllr Peter Holland. It is the first permanent recovery café in Devon. Based at RISE Recovery, in Uplands, Heavitree Road, the café will be manned by volunteers, recovery champions and peer supporters, who can all offer advice and support to anyone interested in recovery for...

Five exercises to help heal back pain

Back pain is seriously debilitating. More people take time off work because of back pain than any other ailment. In the short term, back pain can leave you in a lot of discomfort, but over the counter painkillers help. In more severe cases, back pain can cause sufferers to be practically bedridden for months.

There are many ways to manage back pain. Lumbar supports from spinalbackrack.com are useful for people who have to spend a lot of time sitting in chairs or driving. Exercise is also very helpful, particularly if you work to strengthen your core muscles. Here are five...

Dementia fears mean over half of people in SW avoid seeking diagnosis

Over half (60%) of people in the South West are putting off seeking a dementia diagnosis for up to a year or more a study carried out by Alzheimer’s Society has found.

Dementia is the most feared health condition in the UK, perhaps explaining also why almost two-thirds (63%) of people in the South West surveyed felt a diagnosis would mean their life was over.

The study launches during Dementia Awareness Week, 15-21 May, as Alzheimer’s Society calls on people to confront dementia head on, be aware that they can do something about it and come to the charity for help and...

Alzheimer’s Society confronts dementia in Exeter

Alzheimer’s Society in Exeter is encouraging residents to confront dementia this Dementia Awareness Week (15-21 May).

Charity staff will be providing information about dementia and how to live well with the condition at the John Lewis store in Exeter on Tuesday 17 May.

People will get the chance to ask any questions they may have about dementia; find out what support is available locally; and learn how they can support people affected by dementia in their community by signing up to become a Dementia Friend. Staff will be available to chat between 1pm and 3pm on Tuesday 17...

Junk food causes similar high blood sugar levels as type 2 diabetes

A junk food diet can cause as much damage to the kidney as diabetes, according to a study published today in Experimental Physiology.

Type 2 diabetes is often associated with obesity and the number of cases are rising worldwide at an alarming rate. In type 2 diabetes, the body either doesn’t produce enough insulin or doesn’t react to it. This causes an accumulation of sugar (glucose) in the blood, which can have severe long-term consequences for organs, including the kidneys, where it can lead to diabetic kidney disease. Hence, finding a way to block glucose reabsorption in the...

Mac’s medical miracle to feature on ITV

The inspirational story of a Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital patient who became trapped in a body which shakes uncontrollably is to feature in a flagship new ITV documentary this week [Thursday 5 May].

Retired Royal Marine and Falklands veteran James ‘Mac’ MacGregor, aged 68 from Woodbury in Devon, has battled increasingly violent tremors in his body for the past five years after suffering a fit while travelling around Europe with his wife Chez in 2007.

Over time the tremors have steadily taken over his body from head to toe and made it increasingly difficult for Mac -...

10 Tips for Getting Longer Eyelashes to Enhance Your Beauty

Who doesn’t want long and wispy lashes? When you come to think of it, the world is comprised of different sets of beauty standards depending on the continent or country but one thing is for certain, thick and luscious lashes are considered beautiful everywhere. Eyelashes frame your eyes hence; it automatically can enhance your beauty. If you, unfortunately, were not born with long eyelashes, don’t fret! The tips discussed in this article will surely help you out.

Brush You Lashes. Every night before going to bed, make sure to brush your eyelashes to encourage growth. You can use...

Majority of people in SW clueless about asthma attacks

New data released today by the charity Asthma UK highlights that almost three quarters of people in the South West (70%) would not know what to do if someone were to have a potentially life threatening asthma attack.

Someone in the UK has an asthma attack every 10 seconds, yet many people wouldn’t know how to help someone if they were struggling to breathe.

The charity is particularly concerned that one in every 11 people (9% of respondents) don’t think that asthma attacks can kill.

Three children in every classroom have asthma, making it the most common long term...

Go wild and get healthy in East Devon

East Devon District Council and Natural Devon are asking people to ditch computer games, TV and social media in favour of experiencing the refreshing reality of the great outdoors as part of May’s Naturally Healthy Month.

East Devon District Council Countryside Team Leader, Tim Dafforn said: ‘’There are a range of activities people can get involved with this month. Whether it’s a bike ride along Seaton Wetlands, a hike at Knapp Copse or an evening of stargazing at Trinity Hill, there really is something for everyone.

‘’Naturally Healthy Month is a fantastic initiative to...

Health & Beauty

Let’s Chalk About Mental Health

Volunteers underpin work of Exeter cancer charity

County’s first recovery café opens in Exeter

Five exercises to help heal back pain

Dementia fears mean over half of people in SW avoid seeking diagnosis

Alzheimer’s Society confronts dementia in Exeter

Junk food causes similar high blood sugar levels as type 2 diabetes

Mac’s medical miracle to feature on ITV

10 Tips for Getting Longer Eyelashes to Enhance Your Beauty

Majority of people in SW clueless about asthma attacks

Go wild and get healthy in East Devon

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