Health & Beauty

With the holidays upon us, and longer, lighter days, now is the perfect time for adults and children to get into a summer routine of being active daily. Whether being outside in nature or moving more indoors, staying active as a family or with a group of friends can be a great way to spend time together and improve mental wellbeing at the same time.

To help achieve this, Active Devon has launched a free summer challenge, Let’s Move, encouraging everyone to be active for minimum of 26 minutes daily during August. Any activity counts such as skipping, walking the dog, scavenger...

Brain tumours are a complex and often challenging condition that can significantly impact an individual's health and well-being. Understanding the different types of brain tumours, recognizing their symptoms, and exploring available treatment options are crucial in effectively managing this condition.

In this article, we will delve into the intricacies of brain tumours, shedding light on their various types, common symptoms, and the range of treatment options available.

Brain tumours are classified into two main categories: primary and secondary....

Did you know that a significant percentage of people who struggle with alcohol addiction also face mental health issues and vice versa? There is a close connection between alcohol abuse and mental illness. In medical terms, the co-occurrence of mental problems and alcohol addiction, or for that matter, addiction to any other substance, is known as dual diagnosis . It’s a term that has gained significant attention in the field of addiction and mental health in recent years. In simple words, dual diagnosis means having both mental health disorders and substance abuse at the same time. For...

There’s no getting around it. We love the giant ball of blazing gas in the sky. We really do. The second we see it, our brain tells our body to run to the nearest beer garden, stand with a cold beer in our hand, and say sentences like: “Well, this is the life”, or “It’s like being in Spain”, or “the Sun’s hot today”. However, when it comes to protecting ourselves from that same cosmic heat source, we, as a nation, are not good.

This summer, Beavertown Brewery is launching a very own sunscreen ‘Oil Your Neck’, targeted specifically at beer drinkers. More than 10,000 sachets of the...