Health & Beauty

Pregnant women are being reminded that vaccinations are availabe to protect their newborn babies from whooping cough.

Following a rise in the number of cases, Chief Medical officer Professor Dame Sally Davies said: “Whooping cough is highly contagious and newborns are particularly vulnerable.

“Nine infants have died as a result of whooping cough this year and there have been 302 cases of the disease in children under 3 months old.

“It’s vital that babies are protected from the day they are born – that’s why we are offering the vaccine to all pregnant women.”...

Research published as part of Breast Cancer Awareness month suggests that an active lifestyle, such as doing housework, brisk walking and gardening, can lower the risk by up to 13%.

Commenting on the research by Cancer Research UK Clinical Director at Breast Cancer Care Dr Emma Pennery said:

"After an inspirational summer of sport, this study is a timely reinforcement of the importance of leading an active life to help reduce your risk of developing breast cancer.

"It’s great to recognise that being active doesn’t have to mean running a marathon or climbing a...

One of the greatest plunges into a new look, without serious length loss and the commitment of a major restyle, is to have a fringe.

Fringes can suit any length of hair, most face shapes and can be sweeping, short, soft and super funky. A fringe can dramatically change a look and most importantly the feel of a haircut.

A fringe can bring out different features of a face depending on where it sits. Eyes can become instantly emphasized by framing them with a shorter fringe above, while a wide fringe can open up the face and show off gorgeous delicate cheek...

A new osteopathic clinic is officially opening its door at Higher Huxham, Belmont Road, Exeter EX1 2HF. Exeter Osteopaths Active Health Clinic will offer a range of treatments to a wide range of clients, from sports injuries, spinal pain, arthritic pain and whiplash. As well as this they will be offering cranial osteopathy for babies and pregnant women which is ideal for those who prefer a more gentle approach.

Exeter Osteopaths Active Health Clinic offers acupuncture, TCM, Sports Massage, Pilates, personal training. Partners Daniel Hayward and Toby Borradaile have recently been...