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What is Level 7 aesthetics - and do you actually need it?

In recent years, the aesthetics industry has undergone a quiet transformation. Once the preserve of medically trained professionals in sterile clinic environments, aesthetic procedures are now just as likely to be offered in boutique salons, rented treatment rooms, and even home studios. With this accessibility, though, comes a pressing question: how qualified should an aesthetics practitioner actually be?

More specifically — what exactly is Level 7 aesthetics , and does it matter whether your practitioner has it?

Let’s unpack what’s behind the jargon, and whether this...

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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...

Leading Devon audiology service appoints new Chairman

Following a highly competitive recruitment process with a significant number of quality applicants, Dr Ian Reynolds has been appointed as the new Chair of Chime Social Enterprise, the NHS audiology partner and leading not-for-profit hearing service across Devon.

Ian has a significant pedigree in executive and non-executive roles across healthcare, science and regulatory sectors in both public and private business sectors and he will commence his new role with immediate effect. As Chief Executive of Nottingham Health Authority and also of private healthcare company, Priory Hospitals...

The Sleep Environment: Bedding

How important is it to maintain an appropriate sleeping environment (your bedroom)?

Do we really need to give it much thought?

Don’t we just get tired and pass out?

If you think like this then good for you- it sounds like your sleep is great! But is it? It’s not uncommon for us to wake up feeling unrefreshed, or like we could do with a few more hours sleep despite seemingly sleeping soundly all night.

These feelings can affect our days, and feelings of sleepiness/lack of concentration can interfere at the most inappropriate of times - like in a meeting or...

Childhood obesity: One epidemic or two?

New research has indicated that obesity in children has quite different causes at different ages.

The research, led by the University of Exeter Medical School and part of the internationally respected EarlyBird Study, could have far-reaching implications for attempts to reduce the global epidemic of childhood obesity, as it indicates that very different approaches may be needed at various stages of development.

In a study published yesterday (Monday April 27) in the International Journal of Obesity, scientists compared data on contemporary children with those of the 1980’s...

Inspired to Change hypnotherapist opens new clinics

Are you feeling stressed or anxious? Have you lost your confidence? If you’re ready to get your life back on track then you will be pleased to hear that a new Inspired to Change Hypnotherapist has opened clinics in Exeter and Winkleigh.

Inspired to Change is a leading hypnotherapy practice with a network of experienced and qualified therapists across the country. They are delighted to welcome Emma Treby to the team, “I enjoy working with a wide variety of issues but many people I see are suffering from anxiety or have fears and phobias that are preventing them from enjoying life,...

Devon boy (6) makes health history

A six-year-old boy and his mum and dad today became the first family in the South West to take part in ground-breaking DNA research at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust (RD&E) to help fight rare health conditions.

Noah Puleston, from Honiton, has moderate to severe learning difficulties after showing signs of delayed development from an early age. The cause of his difficulties has so far remained a mystery but he and his family now have an opportunity to unlock the mystery and achieve a clearer diagnosis after the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust (RD...

Pioneering health clinic launches

A new Functional Health Screening clinic will be launching in Exeter on 29th April at the Innovation Centre, Exeter, from 6-7:30pm.

Functional Health and Integrated Medicine are rapidly growing fields of healthcare, which focus on the person as a whole not the isolated symptoms.

Dr. Rajendra Sharma-a leading practitioner in these fields of medicine will host the launch. Lisa Portman and Terri Bainbridge, the founders of pioneering health-screening company, Thermalogica, will also be hosting.

Functional Health Screening (FHS) provides tests and investigations to help...

Non-drug alternative to antidepressants

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) could provide an alternative non-drug treatment for people who do not wish to continue long-term antidepressant treatment, suggests new research carried out at the University of Exeter and published today in The Lancet.

The results come from the first ever large study to compare MBCT – structured training for the mind and body which aims to change the way people think and feel about their experiences – with maintenance antidepressant medication for reducing the risk of relapse in depression.

The study aimed to establish whether...

Cancer mum's life-saving plea

A Tiverton mum fighting cancer is backing an appeal from Cancer Research UK to save more lives, as new figures show one in two people will be diagnosed with the disease.

With around three weeks to go until the General Election, Ellie King, 32, is rallying people across the South West to get behind the charity’s Cross Cancer Out campaign and make sure their future MP is committed to beating cancer sooner.

Ellie was preparing for the birth of her baby in November 2012 when she received the news that no expecting mother would ever wish to hear – that she had cancer.

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Scientists urge public to take part in final part of health survey

Scientists in Cornwall are making a final appeal for people to take part in research that will shed light on the health effects of marine pollution.

To help them assess the health risks that ocean-goers might face, the researchers want to compare the health of people who venture into the waves with those who stay firmly on shore.

The University of Exeter Medical School is working with Surfers Against Sewage to conduct the study, with the final phase starting on Monday 13th April. They are asking adults living in England and Wales to respond to a short online survey,...

Health & Beauty

What is Level 7 aesthetics - and do you actually need it?

Swollen neck glands could indicate cancer

Leading Devon audiology service appoints new Chairman

The Sleep Environment: Bedding

Childhood obesity: One epidemic or two?

Inspired to Change hypnotherapist opens new clinics

Devon boy (6) makes health history

Pioneering health clinic launches

Non-drug alternative to antidepressants

Cancer mum's life-saving plea

Scientists urge public to take part in final part of health survey

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