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Dementia UK shares the signs and symptoms of dementia to look out for ahead of free clinics in the South-West

Nationwide and Dementia UK’s free face-to-face clinics are returning to Nationwide branches in the South-West this November, offering specialist support in a safe, comfortable and private space for people to discuss any aspect of dementia.

Hosted by Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses, the clinics are open to anyone impacted by dementia, offering life-changing support to families and individuals in the area. Appointments can be booked via Dementia UK’s website here .

The clinics will offer practical and emotional advice on all aspects of dementia – from worries about symptoms...

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How does our brain “learn” from stressful events?

A study that aims to investigate how the brain processes stress and creates memories of psychologically stressful events will begin shortly thanks to funding of £758,000 from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council.

Researchers from the Universities of Bristol and Exeter, led by Professor Hans Reul, aim to investigate the role molecular processes, known as “epigenetic modifications”, play in the regulation of expression of genes required to cope with stress. At present it is unclear how the healthy brain adapts to and learns from stressful events.

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Music stars of the future heard at Furniture Village

The UK’s largest privately-owned furniture retailer, Furniture Village ( www.furniturevillage.co.uk ), is bringing in-store the sounds of music stars of the future, by launching an initiative which offers unsigned musicians and bands the chance to have their songs played in its 40 branches across the UK - including the one on Sowton Retail Park - throughout the New Year sales period (January to March 2013).

During January 2011 alone over 400,000 people visited the Furniture Village website (over twice as many as attended the Glastonbury Festival in the same year), and over 30,000...

Local woman to host event for unique jewellery

A woman from Exmouth is organising an open evening event in Exeter to present her creative collection of jewellery.

Bertie Wooltorton will be displaying her customised jewellery from her business ‘Gili Jewels’ at The Cove on Thursday 7th March from 2pm-7pm.

She was inspired to set up her own business and create jewellery after visiting the Gili Islands, near Indonesia in 2007.

She uses only genuine gem stones, pearls and natural woods to reflect the beauty of the natural landscape of the Gili Islands. She describes her designs as colourful and different, as well as...

Red Sea Holidays launches brand new Exeter route

Leading Egypt specialist Red Sea Holidays has announced that in order to meet increased consumer demand it will be offering new charter flights from Exeter to Sharm el Sheikh on 8th May 2013.

This is the first time that Red Sea Holidays will offer flights from Exeter Airport. The new flights coincide with the launch of the Red Sea Holidays 2013/2014 brochure, which features new hotels and resorts as well as fantastic offers. Red Sea Holidays is offering a guaranteed £125 per booking discount to celebrate the launch of the new route.

Voted Best Tour Operator to North Africa...

Experimental Drawing at the Phoenix

Experiment with drawing and mark-making techniques using a variety of materials to unlock your creative potential. This fun and surprising workshop is suitable for all levels of ability and will also offer an insight into art history and contemporary art. Materials are provided.

Exeter Phoenix's Experimental Drawing one-day workshops take place on Monday 21st January 2013, Monday 18th February and Monday 18th March at 10.30am-5pm.

Cost: £28 (£24)

To book, call the Box Office on 01392 667080

New Year, new era for public health says County Council

Now is the time when people start to feel the effects of Christmas excesses, and resolve to live healthier, fitter and more active lives; give up smoking or reduce their alcohol intake. And with just three months to go before the County Council takes on the responsibility for improving the health of Devon’s communities, Devon’s Director of Public Health and Devon County Council’s lead for health and wellbeing are making New Year’s resolutions of their own.

Successful Stoptober sees 15% increase in quitters

A month-long national campaign has seen a sharp rise in the number of Devon smokers quitting, early figures have revealed.

Early indications for the second part of the year, which includes the Stoptober campaign run by NHS Devon and Devon County Council as part of a national quit smoking attempt, show a 15% increase in the number of people stopping smoking.

And the increase has been across a wide age range. 25% of the increase was for those in the age category 18-34. Figures also show the increase is more marked in men than women.

The month-long campaign included a...

Run yourself FATTER!

Authored by pfpexeter
Posted: Wed, 01/02/2013 - 7:51am

Here is an old article that I wrote after watching the Great west run here in Exeter a few years ago. It discusses how, dispite our best intentions running, or more specifically jogging may not be the best method available to reduce fat.

I wasn't surprised when it got slagged off quite robustly by some trainers / coaches in London but dispite this it is still the truth. I think most of what is discussed is now old news but probably still usefull to consider at this time of New Year's resolutions...

http://www.precisionperformance.co.uk/wp/fat-loss/run-yourself-fatter

Meet A Chief At Exeter Indies Prize Draw

The shopping has been done, the maps completed and handed in and Exeter's first Shopping Trail is over and has been a great success!

Many people discovered some hidden treasures among Exeter's independent shops. Great gift were found and a few treats were had! Read all about the shopping fun at http://exeterindies.westcountry.co . Exeter's independents enjoyed welcoming new customers - and stamping the map with that little star.

Well the fun hasn't stopped yet! There is still the prize draw with £1000 worth of local products to be won! The draw takes...

How to win the weight loss battle all year round

Authored by nhind
Posted: Sat, 12/29/2012 - 10:10pm

With the New Year fast approaching the buzzword on everyone’s lips is ‘change’ as we all look to do something different to make this year better than last.

After the excess of Christmas, New Year is a great time to go and get the body you’ve always wanted.

2013 will be fantastic for you because with just a small shift in your thinking you’ll keep interested long into those dark cold winter months.

The secret weapon in the fight against the flab is what I call ‘your big reason’.

It is hugely powerful simply because just like a best friend it will guide you in...

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