Health & Beauty

Parkinson’s UK and the British Gymnastics Foundation Launch Love to Move training offer

A new partnership between Parkinson’s UK and the British Gymnastics Foundation is looking to train more instructors to deliver their innovative Love to Move programme.

What is Love to Move?

Love to Move is the UK’s largest seated exercise programme designed specifically for participants living with Parkinson’s, dementia or lower mobility levels and offers an opportunity to enjoy movement in a safe, relaxed and social way.

The British Gymnastics Foundation are aiming for 46,000 people to be supported by the programme and participating regularly by 2031.

...

Full story

3 Steps to Prevent Ageing

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

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...

Image showing a group of women walking through Cranbrook

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...

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

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?

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

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

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...

Introduction to dental veneers

Dental veneers are very thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front surface of your teeth to give their overall appearance a more attractive look.

NHS England invites people of Devon to give feedback about their experience of urgent and emergency care

NHS England is inviting people from across Devon to give feedback on their recent experiences of using urgent and emergency care (UEC) services.

The survey, which is live from 25th August 2022, asks people about their recent experiences to help better understand what they have accessed, why and what their experience was like.

The survey is easy-to-fill-out and will be live for 6 weeks.

Anyone who has accessed any type of urgent and emergency care over the last 4 years is invited to take part’ however the survey is particularly interested in anyone who may have...

Pharmacists on hand to help with minor conditions

If you’re feeling unwell this Bank Holiday weekend, remember your local pharmacist is on hand to help and can save you a long wait in your local emergency department.

Many people are unaware of the wide range of services available from their local pharmacist and spend time waiting unnecessarily for a GP appointment, minor injury unit or even in busy hospital emergency departments.

Pharmacist Jackie Lewis of Lewis Pharmacy in Exmouth said: “Whether it’s sunburn, a bite or sting or an upset stomach, we’re on hand throughout the bank holiday, as always. We can support you...

Health & Beauty

Parkinson’s UK and the British Gymnastics Foundation Launch Love to Move training offer

3 Steps to Prevent Ageing

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

Move More Cranbrook grants available now

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

How Much Does an Abortion Pill Cost in the UK?

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

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

Introduction to dental veneers

NHS England invites people of Devon to give feedback about their experience of urgent and emergency care

Pharmacists on hand to help with minor conditions

It's your Daily

You make the news

Top video

Selco Builders Warehouse | England Rugby star Jack Nowell visits Exeter Saracens junior teams

Exeter Weather

Search form

Health & Beauty

Top video

Exeter Weather