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Medication For Anxiety: Its Role In Your Mental Wellness Journey

Anxiety doesn't knock before entering your life. It arrives uninvited, transforming ordinary moments into overwhelming challenges and turning simple decisions into mountainous obstacles.

Anxiety disorders represent more than occasional worry—they constitute a persistent presence that can significantly impact daily functioning, relationships, and overall quality of life. While therapy, lifestyle changes, and coping strategies form the foundation of anxiety management, medication often plays a crucial role in helping individuals reclaim their mental wellness and navigate their...

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Inactive lifestyles kill an estimated 36,815 people in England each year

Lack of physical activity could cause as many as 36,815 premature deaths in England each year, according to statistics released today by the South West Public Health Observatory (SWPHO) and charity Sustrans.

The statistics have been produced to help local authorities estimate how much they could reduce death and illness by promoting physical activity.

They show that current levels of physical activity among people aged 40-79 are low across England and that major health gains could be made if they increased.

It has been estimated that if 100% of the population aged...

How to prevent saggy skin by Purity Day Spa

Do you hate sagging skin? It's about time for you to know the factors that influence your skin's elasticity. Once you get to know these factors, you will be able to prevent having loose skin. You will be able to have a healthy and firm skin.

The first factor is the collagen in your skin. Collagen is a substance that maintains the tightness of the skin. It is responsible in making sure that the organ maintains its original structure. However, as you age, the amount of collagen being produced in the body becomes lesser and lesser. This is the reason why there are a lot of older...

What's on in and around Exeter this weekend (15-17 March)

There's lots on offer to keep the whole family entertained this weekend:

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Jonathan Kay is a 21st Century Fool Friday, 7.30pm, New Theatre, Exeter Jonathan is recognized as a leading performer and teacher of Fooling, whose work with audiences is nationally and internationally known, bringing laughter, poignancy and a mischievous delight that blends into the audience. There is no other show like it. Tickets £8, box office: 01392 277189. www.cygnetnewtheatre.com

Sweeney Todd School Edition, The Deamon Barber of Fleet Street Friday & Saturday, 7pm,...

Topsham and Totnes revealed as two of the UK's 'Best Places to Live'

The Sunday Times Best Places to Live , published in The Sunday Times from Sunday 17 March 2013, will reveal the little Nirvanas dotted across the UK.

The comprehensive and up-to-date two-part guide will take a wide range of elements into account including transport links, quality of schools, natural beauty, low crime rate, property prices, cultural life and unemployment figures. Each area is also assessed on its own individual assets, whether it is a local festival, fascinating architecture or proximity to an airport.

The guide names the 12 most desirable locations in the...

Quit and get fit – Exeter leisure centre celebrates No Smoking Day

Exeter’s Riverside Leisure Centre is joining forces with Devon’s public health team to celebrate national No Smoking Day tomorrow (Wednesday, 13 March).

The celebration event will also offer free badminton and circuits, for people to have a taster of what’s on offer at their local leisure centres, many of which are offering special promotions to help smokers ditch the cigarettes for good and get into exercise. Smoking cessation advisors will also be on hand to offer advice and support to anyone thinking of quitting.

People who book their first appointment with the Devon’s...

Introducing a new fashion brand to Exeter

Exeter-based fashion boutique Dukes are now stocking London-based lifestyle fitness, swimwear and loungewear brand Vevie.

Vevie was launched last year and was founded by Caroline Greenslade. Through her career Caroline has designed lingerie, swimwear and loungewear for both designer and high street brands in the UK, these include designing Heidi Klein’s launch range, working with Agent Provocateur, Pistol Panties and Hoola and as Head of Design for Debenhams.

Caroline’s background in lingerie design and technical garment fit and construction brings a new perspective to both...

Alzheimer’s report highlights deeper problem, says Vitalise

National disability charity Vitalise says that the shock findings of a new Alzheimer’s Society report into residential care for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia point to an even deeper problem.

Responding to the Alzheimer’s Society’s new report, ‘Low Expectations’, which found that only 41% of relatives of loved ones with Alzheimer’s or dementia said they enjoyed a good quality of life in residential care, Vitalise’s research has revealed that the problem extends to people with other disabilities and their carers too.

Vitalise’s research found that 6 out of 10 carers (...

What's on in and around Exeter this weekend

Kick March off in style with the editor's pick of the best events going on in and around the city this weekend...

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Guinness World Records Officially Amazing Science Live Friday, 7pm, Northcott Theatre, Exeter For the first time ever Guinness World Records arrives on stage with its officially amazing, record-breaking, science mad, all new live show. Join the Official Guinness World Records Adjudicator and team of presenters in genuine audience record attempts; unleash your inner skills, understand the world we live in and see if you too can be a record breaker!...

Devon smokers get free exercise to help them quit for No Smoking Day

Smokers in Devon are being encouraged to "swap fags for swag", and consider the financial benefits of quitting, on the 30th anniversary of No Smoking Day on Wednesday 13 March.

Nearly one in six adults in the UK smoke, including 18 per cent in Devon. But figures show two thirds of them want to quit.

In Devon, smokers are being encouraged to take this a step further and spend their new found cash on a new healthy habit – getting active.

Leisure centres across Devon will be offering special promotions to help smokers ditch the cigarettes for good and get into exercise...

Expert advice on Laser Tattoo Removal

We think that clients should think hard before committing to having a tattoo, because it is for life and just like fashion it will go out of date and what then?

We find the three main reasons why clients come to the Remedies Laser and Skin Care Clinic near Exeter for tattoo removal are:

1. It was an impulse and shouldn’t have done it in the first place.

 2. They have got tired of it and in some cases the name of their loved one has changed !!! 

3. They want it amended or lightened so that an area needed to be deleted or lightened to enable a fresh...

Health & Beauty

Medication For Anxiety: Its Role In Your Mental Wellness Journey

Inactive lifestyles kill an estimated 36,815 people in England each year

How to prevent saggy skin by Purity Day Spa

What's on in and around Exeter this weekend (15-17 March)

Topsham and Totnes revealed as two of the UK's 'Best Places to Live'

Quit and get fit – Exeter leisure centre celebrates No Smoking Day

Introducing a new fashion brand to Exeter

Alzheimer’s report highlights deeper problem, says Vitalise

What's on in and around Exeter this weekend

Devon smokers get free exercise to help them quit for No Smoking Day

Expert advice on Laser Tattoo Removal

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