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The Importance of Regular Eye Tests: How Often Should You Visit Your Optician?

Many people only think about their eyes when something feels wrong. Blurred vision, headaches, or eye strain often become the trigger for booking an appointment. However, eye health works quietly in the background. Slow changes can occur without obvious symptoms, and by the time discomfort manifests, the issue may have already progressed.

Regular eye tests are not just about updating your glasses or contact lens prescription. They are an essential part of maintaining overall health, detecting early signs of eye conditions, and ensuring your vision supports your daily life without...

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...

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,...

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.

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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...

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...

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...

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...

Mental Health Matters and Devon Partnership NHS Trust expand The Moorings mental health support service

Authored by Carmel Smith
Posted: Mon, 09/05/2022 - 12:21pm

The Moorings, run by Mental Health Matters, is being expanded to offer additional hours of support.

The service provides free mental health support to anyone aged 18 and over from three locations in Barnstaple, Exeter, and Torquay. Staffed by a team of highly skilled Support Workers, the service offers one-to-one emotional support to individuals in mental health crisis, as well as a space for people to access advice, guidance, and information.

The expansion will see the Exeter and Torquay sites offering daytime support (10am-6pm, Monday-Friday) in addition to the out-of-...

New course of highly popular Let’s Talk Teenagers sessions starts this Autumn

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 08/31/2022 - 11:40pm

The second series of highly successful webinars for parents of teenagers is set to kick off this autumn, covering a range of new topics.

Let's Talk Teenagers is a series of online support sessions and an opportunity for parents and carers of teenagers to hear about the challenges young people are facing today and discover ways to help them navigate their way through them.

The sessions have been running throughout 2022 and discuss the tools and techniques that can be used to support young people and their community. The latest sessions, starting on Tuesday 13 September...

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