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Peninsula celebrates budding success of new venture

Peninsula Private Medical Services opened its doors to invited guests for the ‘official’ launch Waterloo Court Health and Wellbeing Hub near Uffculme.

With the service already up and running, and word spreading fast, the founders were keen to celebrate successes so far and have the opportunity to showcase the impressive capabilities to invited guests.

Around 50 people took the opportunity to look around the facilities of the bespoke building, which grew from two old farm cottages. The main building at Waterloo Court now houses a private GP service with specialisms...

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GPs under pressure from dental patients

GPs in the south west have said they are under extra pressure due to patients coming to them rather than dentists with concerns over oral health. According to a poll conducted by ComRes, 82 per cent of GPs based in the South West believe that too many patients are turning to them for oral health advice instead of a dentist which is increasing pressure on general practices. The polling, released during Mouth Cancer Action Month, by the Association of Dental Groups (ADG), the professional body representing private and corporate dental practices, also showed that 96 per cent of GPs based in...

New research on heart disease in children

The University of Exeter’s Children’s Health and Exercise Research Centre has announced its involvement in a three-year project to investigate the effects of exercise on children with congenital heart disease - one of the most common types of birth defects that affects up to nine in every 1,000 children born in the UK today.

The project is the first research study of its kind in the UK and involves a partnership between Toshiba Medical Systems Ltd, the University of Bristol, the University Hospital Bristols NHS Foundation Trust‘s Clinical Research and Imaging Centre (CRICBristol)...

New film targets smoking in the South West

People in the West Country are being targeted by a hard hitting film from Cancer Research UK which highlights how tobacco marketing encourages young people to smoke

The film is being launched online ahead of a debate in the House of Lords on legislation which could pave the way for the introduction of plain, standardised packaging of tobacco.

Every year 16,498 children, aged 11-15, start smoking in the South West according to estimates by the Smokefree Action Coalition.

Cancer Research UK’s Setting the Standard campaign is designed to highlight the ongoing scale of...

Cough or cold? Take care, not antibiotics!

A doctor from Devon has reminded people of the importance of using antibiotics wisely to help prevent the increase in antibiotic resistance.

Antibiotics Awareness Day takes place on 18 November and Dr David Gwynne, a GP from Devon and a clinical lead for medicines optimisation at Northern, Eastern and Western Devon Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), has backed a European campaign that encourages responsible use of antibiotics.

Studies show that patients are less likely to ask their GP for antibiotics if they are advised what to expect during the course of their illness....

Exeter researchers find that stress makes snails forgetful

New research on pond snails has revealed that high levels of stress can block memory processes.

Researchers from the University of Exeter and the University of Calgary trained snails and found that when they were exposed to multiple stressful events they were unable remember what they had learned. Previous research has shown that stress also affects human ability to remember. This study, published in the journal PLOS ONE, found that experiencing multiple stressful events simultaneously has a cumulative detrimental effect on memory. Dr Sarah Dalesman, a Leverhulme Trust Early Career...

Don't be SAD - Furniture Village in Exeter offers light therapy in-store

Furniture Village is offering customers the opportunity to boost their mood and energy levels during this gloomy season.

When the daylight hours are shortened, people commonly suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), or more mildly ‘winter blues’.

Throughout November Furniture Village is providing in-store lightboxes supplied by the UK’s leading manufacturer of medically-proven light therapy products, The LitePod Company Ltd ( www.sad.uk.com ), to offer some summer comfort.

Whether customers suffer from SAD or just fancy being bathed in light and eating...

Exeter City's Football in the Community team to host health and fitness workshop

Total Rebuild is to hold a health and fitness workshop in partnership with Exeter City FC Football in the Community on Sunday 24 November. The day, which will be held in the sports hall at St James School, Summer Lane, Exeter, will comprise two workouts as well as informative sessions on the fundamentals of bodyweight exercise and safe, effective kettlebell usage. Whether you are new to exercise, looking to introduce something new and exciting to your existing routine or want to kick start your system, there is something for everyone on the day, which will be run by James Bodley, a...

A test that identifies seven classes of breast cancer could be available within two years say UK scientists

Writing in the British Journal of Cancer, the Nottingham researchers say it could help doctors tailor treatment better and boost survival rates.

Local business woman Terri Bainbridge recently launched Thermalogica a ground-breaking health screening service with business partner Lisa Portman, gives her first-hand experience of having cancer and how this inspired her to start-up this new venture….

Terri Bainbridge: So it’s breast cancer awareness month again, but is all this ‘awareness’ actually teaching us anything? Breast cancer hit my radar back in 2005 when Kylie...

Youth unemployment is a health time bomb according to WHO review.

Youth unemployment is a ‘public health time bomb’ according to new research from the World Health Organisation. Young people not in education, employment or training, have risen to more than 1 million in the UK. There is a large range of health risks associated with even a short period of unemployment. In the short term depression and suicide rises sharply amongst the unemployed, while in the long term chronic illnesses such as cancer increase. “Unemployment, particularly the persistent high levels of youth unemployment, is a public health time bomb waiting to explode,” said Professor Sir...

'From Autumn to Winter'

As the temperature drops deeper into the season, all skin types need richer and more nourishing protection and hydration just like fashion turns to thicker clothing to warm up. Otherwise, tiny cracks can give way to visible lines that are not usually there. Dry skin due to cold or harsh weather can also cause irritation for sensitive individuals which is why its also a good idea to choose natural ingredients whenever possible. Many people will find they need to layer moisturising products over a hydrating serum to stay hydrated. Even oily skin needs hydration to stay balanced and to keep...

Health & Beauty

Peninsula celebrates budding success of new venture

GPs under pressure from dental patients

New research on heart disease in children

New film targets smoking in the South West

Cough or cold? Take care, not antibiotics!

Exeter researchers find that stress makes snails forgetful

Don't be SAD - Furniture Village in Exeter offers light therapy in-store

Exeter City's Football in the Community team to host health and fitness workshop

A test that identifies seven classes of breast cancer could be available within two years say UK scientists

Youth unemployment is a health time bomb according to WHO review.

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