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Reasons Behind The Growing Popularity of Non-Surgical Facelifts in the UK and Ireland

Over the past decade, there has been a remarkable shift in the way people approach anti-ageing treatments. In the UK and Ireland, non-surgical facelifts have surged in popularity as more individuals seek out subtle, effective ways to rejuvenate their appearance without going under the knife.

Gone are the days when a traditional facelift was the only option for combatting sagging skin or restoring youthful contours. Today’s non-invasive alternatives offer impressive results with minimal downtime, fewer risks, and more affordable price tags. But what’s really behind this growing...

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Experience the future of eyecare in Exeter

Specsavers in Exeter has introduced a cutting edge new way of selecting and fitting customers’ glasses, using imaging software on tablet devices.

The opticians, located in 4, 247 High Street now offers Digital Precision Eyecare, which ensures everyone receives the very best professional care and advice in frame selection and dispensing for their prescription, vision and lifestyle needs.

Stephen Auty, director of Specsavers in Exeter says: ‘This is very clever kit and has a real wow factor for customers. It’s a quick and easy process which ensures a perfect fit every time...

Nip hayfever in the bud!

Whether you are a seasoned sneezer or an itchy eyed weeper, the weather may affect your hayfever symptoms.

The pollen count is usually higher on sunny days – particularly if it follows days of cloud – as the pollen builds up in the flowers and is only released during full sunshine. Rain on the other hand, can bring relief for some people as it washes the pollen from the air. But there is no need to wish for rain at the Exmouth Carnival Spring Fun Day this Saturday to avoid your symptoms, as preparing early makes all the difference. Kate Kittow, Boots UK Pharmacist at the Boots...

People with Down's syndrome have their say

The Down's Syndrome Association (DSA) is launching an exciting project called 'Having a Voice' in the South West.

This proactive scheme enables people with Down's syndrome to contribute to both local and national policy, to directly influence the national charity and to share their life experiences. Not only does this give people with Down's syndrome a united voice, it is the perfect place to develop new friendships and build stronger links within the community.

The first meeting is on May 17th in Newton Abbot and there are already people signed up from across the region...

Concern as stroke rates soar

The number of strokes occurring in men aged between 40 and 54 has rocketed by almost 50% in less than 15 years, according to the Stroke Association.

An analysis of hospital admission data by the charity, to mark Action on Stroke Month 2015, reveals that in 2000, there were over 4,260 hospital admissions for stroke among men aged between 40 and 54 in England. This figure soared to 6,221 in 2014 – an increase of 46%. It is thought that the rise is due to increasing sedentary and unhealthy lifestyles, and changes in hospital admission practice.

The charity’s research shows the...

Slimming in the fast lane

Super slimmer Wendy is set to share her secrets after she transformed her life by losing nearly eight stone as she gets set to shape a whole new career helping other people change their lives for the better too.

Wendy joined her local Slimming World group last summer and shed the first six stone in six months!

Wendy says: "I hit an all time low when my baby sling wouldn't fit any more and I couldn't get down on the floor to play with my children.

"I was also prescribed medication for acid reflux due to my weight.

"I can't believe how warm and friendly the...

Pioneering company launches in Exeter

Functional medicine is a science based healthcare approach, which treats illness and promotes wellness by focusing on the unique aspects of each patient: functional medicine then employs individual tailored interventions to restore physiological, psychological and structural balance.

Functional Health Screening is a clinic that will provide this integrated approach of looking at patients as a whole rather than individual symptoms.

Functional Health Screening launched in Exeter at the Innovation Centre.

Functional Heath Screening is a partnership project with...

Eye health warning as exam season starts

As Exeter students pore over textbooks and stare at computer screens in preparations for exams, a leading eye expert has warned young people about the risks of eye strain. Intensive revision may help boost grades but according to Mesha Tanna, Senior Optometrist with Optical Express, it can also trigger a range of health problems including headaches, blurred vision and pain in the neck, shoulders and back. Mesha said: “While it is admirable that so many young people study hard to get good results in their exams it is crucial that they do not overlook the importance of caring for their eyes...

New ECG machine for RD&E

Senior Research Nurse Lizze Davey and friend Jemma Marsh have donated an Electrocardiogram (ECG) machine to Okement Ward at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. The pair raised £8,000 by completing the London Marathon last year, a total which has been split between funding the ECG machine and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) charity Crohn's and Colitis UK.

Keen runner Jemma initiated the fundraising and asked Lizzie, who works at the RD&E, to join her to complete the 26 mile marathon around central London in April 2014. After hitting their initial £5,000 fundraising target for...

New test accurately detects ovarian cancer

A new screening method can detect twice as many women with ovarian cancer as conventional strategies, according to the latest results from the largest trial of its kind.

The method uses a statistical calculation to interpret changing levels in women’s blood of a protein called CA125, which is linked to ovarian cancer. This gives a more accurate prediction of a woman’s individual risk of developing cancer, compared to the conventional screening method which uses a fixed ‘cut-off’ point for CA125.

The new method detected cancer in 86 per cent of women with invasive epithelial...

Swollen neck glands could indicate cancer

Referring patients with unexplained swollen neck glands for specialist investigations could help to avoid some of the thousands of deaths each year from lymphoma, a type of cancer.

New research led by the University of Exeter Medical School, published in the British Journal of General Practice, has concluded that persistent enlarged lymph glands, found in the neck, should be referred for further investigation when detected in clinic.

Each year in the UK, more than 14,500 people in are diagnosed with a form of lymphoma, and nearly 5,000 die from the disease, with latest...

Health & Beauty

Reasons Behind The Growing Popularity of Non-Surgical Facelifts in the UK and Ireland

Experience the future of eyecare in Exeter

Nip hayfever in the bud!

People with Down's syndrome have their say

Concern as stroke rates soar

Slimming in the fast lane

Pioneering company launches in Exeter

Eye health warning as exam season starts

New ECG machine for RD&E

New test accurately detects ovarian cancer

Swollen neck glands could indicate cancer

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