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Childhood Fevers: When to Worry and to Wait

Your child's forehead feels warm. You reach for the thermometer and see the numbers climbing. Your heart starts racing as a dozen questions flood your mind. Should you rush to the emergency room? Call the doctor? Or is this just another normal part of growing up?

Every parent faces this moment. That split second when you discover your little one has a fever and suddenly feel lost between panic and uncertainty. You want to do the right thing, but figuring out what that is can feel impossible.

Luckily, this article breaks it down for you!

What Is a Fever?

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Liv Butler

Liv Butler

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Exeter part of large international project into youth mental health

The University of Exeter will collaborate in groundbreaking worldwide research into the genetic and environmental factors of mental health in young people.

Mental health disorders affect one out of four people during their lifetime, with more than three quarters affected before the age of 24. Now, Professor Jonathan Mill , of the University of Exeter Medical School, is joining researchers from across the world in the new project Youth-GEMS (Gene Environment Interactions in Mental Health TrajectorieS of Youth), which will be coordinated by Maastricht University. The European...

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NHS urges people to do their bit as Covid patients increase

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 10/09/2022 - 11:23pm

The number of patients in Devon’s hospitals with Covid-19 has risen substantially over the last month. Around 250 people in hospital have tested positive for the virus, roughly five times the number in early September.

Higher covid rates add to the pressures that already exist in the local health and care system. People across Devon are being urged to support the NHS by helping to reduce the spread of the Covid-19 and flu viruses.

NHS Devon Chief Medical Officer Dr Nigel Acheson said: “Many people will be well aware of the pressures affecting the NHS and will want to do...

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F.Hinds Exeter partners with Rotary Watches to support Prostate Cancer UK

This October, F.Hinds, Exeter joins the fight against Prostate Cancer by partnering exclusively with Rotary Watches, an avid supporter of the national charity, Prostate Cancer UK.

For a limited time only, customers to the F.Hinds store will be able to see Rotary Watches’ Limited Edition 1IN4 timepiece, and for each one sold, F.Hinds will match Rotary’s donation of 10% plus VAT to the charity.

“This is one of the most exclusive and important partnerships we have committed to in recent times,” says Martin Preston, Watch Buyer for F.Hinds. He added: “The 1IN4 is a stunning...

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TALKWORKS launches free mental health workshops for businesses and organisations across Devon

Ahead of World Mental Health Day , NHS talking therapy service TALKWORKS has launched a series of ‘Wellbeing in the Workplace’ winter workshops , available free of charge for businesses and organisations across Devon (excluding Plymouth).

The workshops will give employees the chance to learn a range of tools and techniques to help improve their mental health and wellbeing. These will include reducing stress, building resilience, creating manageable routines and developing healthy habits, both in the workplace and everyday life. The sessions will be bespoke for each business,...

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How to Care for Your Family's Mental Health

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 10/05/2022 - 8:15am

It can be very hard to grow up in a family with people who have mental health problems. However, there is always something we can do to help the mental health of our family. The easiest way to help the mental health of your family is to be patient, understanding, and always there for them. That means watching carefully for signs of a relapse or a crisis and being ready for them when they happen. Here are some things you can do to help the mental health of your family.

Try Family Therapy

The mental health of your family can be greatly improved through the use of family...

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3 Steps to Prevent Ageing

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 10/03/2022 - 11:18pm

Since 2018 ageing is classified as a disease by World Health Organisation (WHO). Many scientists around the world are working hard to create a cure and treat or even stop and reverse ageing. For some people, it sounds like a utopian idea, however, there are scientists who already made a massive breakthrough and found longevity supplements like NMN that can change the way we approach ageing! Moreover, supplementation is not the only method of how we can age in a healthier and stronger manner. It can be prevented in other ways too.

1. Longevity Diet

Since ancient Greek times, we...

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Sleep company offers Brits chance to count real-life sheep in science-backed sleep experience

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 09/29/2022 - 11:15pm

A unique ‘shleep’ retreat has been unveiled today for sleep weary Brits, which brings real life sheep-counting and world-leading sleep science together, after research reveals that almost a quarter (23%) of the nation are sleeping worse this year than before, with almost half (44%) experiencing sleep problems in 2022.

The world first staycation experience, by Emma Sleep , can host two guests overnight in a custom, private sleep dome, with views across rolling Sussex hills, surrounded by sleep-inducing numbered sheep and a guided experience that brings sleep science and nature...

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Move More Cranbrook grants available now

Reassurance, support and positivity are at the core of the free Wellbeing Workout sessions run by a life coach for residents in Cranbrook.

And it’s thanks to these free sessions that participants have made some huge changes to their lives, resulting in promotions at work, enrolling in further study, practising gratitude, and increasing physical activity.

The first free, eight-week course took place during May and June and the second is about to begin, thanks to funding provided by Move More Cranbrook, the programme established to support those living in the town to lead...

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Duncan Attwood of fit20 Exeter

‘You can improve your health in 20 mins a week’ says fit20 Exeter, quoting top study

Authored by Al Gibson
Posted: Tue, 09/20/2022 - 10:19pm

Duncan Attwood, who runs fit20 Exeter reports that according to one of the world’s largest studies conducted in sports and exercise science, 20 minutes of training per week is enough to achieve strength gains.

“We at fit20 Exeter have known this for some time, based on the progress of our clients which is recorded each week,” says Duncan. “However, this is now scientifically proven,” referring to research conducted by Associate Professor James Steele of Sport and Exercise Sciences at Solent University in Southampton.

The study conducted by Prof Steele, examined the results...

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How Much Does an Abortion Pill Cost in the UK?

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Tue, 09/20/2022 - 6:28am

Abortion remains one of the most debated and controversial topics, even today. Despite many laws and modern conceptions regarding the choice of giving birth, this phenomenon still gets attention now and then with some new and surprising cases. In the US, even today women are fighting for abortion rights. Especially after the reversal of the Roe vs Wade law, abortion laws have become too strict not just in the US, but in the UK and other European countries as well. Even acquiring abortion pills has become a problem in many areas. In this regard, this article focuses on abortion pills and...

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