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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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Recognition for Devon writer Kate Vane

Devon writer Kate Vane's crime novel Recognition has been published on Amazon Kindle.

Kate, who works in Exeter, has previously written TV drama and short fiction. This is her first novel.

Recognition features a trauma counsellor, Nat Keane, who is asked to work with the family of a murder victim. However, she has history with them – she was a police officer on the original investigation who became over-involved with the family.

Nat soon learns that the guilt of the convicted man is being called into question. As she is drawn into the family’s secrets, she is...

Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for your baby

Did you know that quitting smoking is the most important thing you can do for your baby?

If you are pregnant and smoke yourself, or live with someone who smokes around you, your baby is exposed to a number of dangerous chemicals.

Your baby may receive a restriction in the amount of oxygen it needs, causing its heart to have to beat harder. Smoking can cause a greater risk of miscarriage and still birth and a lower birth weight.

After they are born, your baby is more at risk of ear infections and asthma. Plus they are more likely to become a smoker themselves....

Early access to hip replacement proven to be cost-effective

Early access to hip replacement is cost-effective and provides significant benefits for patients' quality of life, a study has shown.

Ruben Mujica-Mota, from the University of Exeter, carried out research comparing early access and delayed hip replacement surgery in Italy on behalf of the European Health Technology Institute for Socio-Economic Research (EHTI).

His findings, which are now published in the journal Value in Health, demonstrate both the cost-effectiveness of early hip replacement, as well as the benefits for patients.

The expert says that delaying hip...

Pirates of Penzance on at the Northcott this week

Following the success of Patience in March 2012, Exeter University Gilbert and Sullivan Society return to celebrate their 45th year with one of the most famous comic operas of all time, The Pirates of Penzance .

Follow the thrilling story of young Frederic, who has to remain faithful to the pirate trade until his 21st birthday. However, he longs to pursue his dreams elsewhere and find true love.

The pirates find a flaw in his contract and all becomes more complicated than Frederic could have ever imagined...

With fantastically famous music, delicious humour and the...

New consumer champion for health and social care

A £1 million contract to develop a new consumer champion for Devon has been awarded by Devon County Council to the Community Council of Devon, an independent local charity.

Simple strategies on how to remain lean when NOT training

This article discusses some very simple and basic nutritional strategies to help us remain lean even when we can not train for a prolonged period of time. We may lose some muscle mass but with correct nutrition and a bit of self discipline we can keep the fat off.

The link below gives some quick and simple tips that a trainee here at PFP / Gymspace Exeter used to great affect recently.

http://www.precisionperformance.co.uk/wp/fat-loss/remaining-lean-when-not-training

Have a romantic and safe Valentine's celebration

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, a day when traditionally chocolate, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones. Maybe you’re planning a romantic candlelit meal at home?

Without wishing to put out the fire of passion, Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service would like to remind you of some fire safety tips in the home. With 57% per cent of fires starting in the kitchen during 2012, it is all too easy to get distracted when cooking your loved one a special meal, especially after a drink.

Rather than ruining a romantic moment, keep the fire safety tips...

Make sure it's a Happy and Safe Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is the longest and most important celebration in the Chinese calendar. On 10th February it will be the year of the snake, so while celebrations are going on it is important to take some simple precautions to ensure that all those enjoying themselves are safe from the risk of fire.

Many people will be celebrating at home - cooking while entertaining or relaxing with family or friends. It may be easy to be distracted and therefore more vulnerable to fire.

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service understand that the New Year festivities are very special...

Creating a comical storm: O’Shea & O’Gaukroger

The comedy scene is one much dominated by men, but O’Shea & O’Gaukroger, comprising Marina O’Shea and Tessa O’Gaukroger, are a young, female duo based in Exeter and conquering the world of comedy.

With one successful national tour under their belts already they are now in full swing of their latest tour 'What will we do when we grow up - A Comedy of Careers' and are due to appear at Exeter Phoenix on Saturday 2nd February.

O’Shea & O’Gaukroger are dazzling entertainment and laugh out loud funny. With even more dates and venues booked for this tour than last year's ‘...

Key advice for a memorable family skiing trip

How many sports can claim to be to be for all the family? Skiing is one of the best of them! Not only because we are all together (children, parents, grandparents) but also because when we play, we discover so much that we create some of the best memories ever.

Memories that are so strong that, when the time will come, our children will bring their own children to the mountains to share with them the incredible experience of the snow world.

Some of you already know, some of you don’t. Some of you are maybe anxious to bring your little ones to the cold and to the snow. Some...

Health & Beauty

Medication For Anxiety: Its Role In Your Mental Wellness Journey

Recognition for Devon writer Kate Vane

Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for your baby

Early access to hip replacement proven to be cost-effective

Pirates of Penzance on at the Northcott this week

New consumer champion for health and social care

Simple strategies on how to remain lean when NOT training

Have a romantic and safe Valentine's celebration

Make sure it's a Happy and Safe Chinese New Year

Creating a comical storm: O’Shea & O’Gaukroger

Key advice for a memorable family skiing trip

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