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Essential eye clinic changes lives for people in crisis

First-class eyecare was delivered at a free clinic for Exeter people experiencing homelessness.

Leading professionals from the Specsavers Exeter store volunteered their time and expertise in partnership with Vision Care, a charity set up to provide eyecare services to people at risk of or experiencing homelessness.

Seven opticians from the locally owned and run store based themselves at the CoLab Exeter on King William Street to offer free eye tests, glasses and support.

It was part of a nationwide campaign for World Homeless Day, which took place on 10 October...

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How a Lactation Consultant Can Help You with Breastfeeding

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Mon, 06/20/2022 - 11:38am

Most mums want to try breastfeeding, as it is the most natural way to feed their baby and build a bond. But, it doesn’t always come easily, which can lead to feelings of sadness and frustration.

Luckily, there are experts who can help you with the process and ensure that your baby is fed and happy. So, who are they, and how do they help?

Lactation or Breastfeeding Consultants

Breastfeeding is sometimes a bit challenging for new mums, and sadly, this is why most women give this up in the first month of their baby's life, even though it is recommended to feed your...

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Bradfords enlists region’s sports stars to get men talking this Men’s Health Week

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 06/13/2022 - 10:27pm

Bradfords Building Supplies has teamed up with the Exeter Chiefs and Somerset County Cricket Club to encourage people to check in on their friends this Men’s Health Week (13-19 June 2022).

Sports stars including Exeter Chiefs RFC and England player, Henry Slade, plus Somerset County Cricket Club captain, Tom Abell, will feature alongside tradesmen in a special video encouraging men to look out for each other.

Bradfords x Men’s Health Week (ft. Henry Slade and Tom Abell) - in association with Movember Play Video: Bradfords x Men’s Health Week (ft. Henry Slade and Tom...

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The Best Places For Menopause Treatments in the UK

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Mon, 06/13/2022 - 11:39am

Menopause can become a difficult phase in a woman’s life if not handled well. It can turn into a complicated stage in the reproductive health of a woman, but many things can be taken care of so that this phase can be turned into an easy one for women. This article is going to guide you about the best places for menopause treatments in the UK and how and when one should go for them.

According to the studies, menopause can be a tricky stage for a woman. It is not just accompanied by severe physical changes and complications, but it is also highly mentally and emotionally disturbing...

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The CNI: solutions at your fingertips

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 06/13/2022 - 11:29am

The CNI gives a lot of information about body development and cognitive enhancement. They give solutions to people looking to be better versions of themselves right at the reach of their fingertips. They have 84 projects completed so far with about 97.4% positive outcomes and three research awards. They are given a 100% quality rating and take pride in their commitment to the people.

The Mission

They have made it their mission to support people looking to develop their bodies in different ways. They want to help out everyone that needs it by supporting them and...

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Origins of Stress: What are the Most Common Sources?

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Tue, 06/07/2022 - 6:18am

There is causational link between constant stress and several medical conditions such as immunodeficiency, backpain, shoulder pain, neck pain, brain fog, type II diabetes , acid reflux, erectile dysfunction, strokes, cancer, and cardiac arrest among others. There is an even stronger causational link between excessive, continuous stress and mental health problems such as anxiety disorders, mood swings, cognitive decline, depression, substance dependence, and irritability to name just a few. Suffice to say, continuous stress can be extremely damaging for both the mind and the body....

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Small lifestyle improvements make a big difference to those at risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Authored by Sharon Goble
Posted: Wed, 06/01/2022 - 12:53pm

People at high risk of Type 2 Diabetes who make small changes in their everyday habits over up to two years are much less likely to develop the disease, according to a project run by the Devon charity Westbank Community Health and Care.

Westbank’s Healthier Devon Diabetes Prevention Programme supports adults aged 18-90 years who want to improve their overall health and fitness. Many are patients referred by a GP or clinician because they are at high risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes - a serious, debilitating and often lifelong condition. Individuals can also self refer.

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4 Yoga Tricks to Increase Your Endurance

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Tue, 05/31/2022 - 6:21am

Do you regularly exercise but often run out of breath even before finishing a single session? Yoga can help you boost your endurance levels and prevent you from feeling wiped out after an exercise session or completing a spinning class. Although yoga is mostly associated with mindfulness, flexibility, and wellness, the right exercises help channel enough energy flow that holistically builds endurance.

No matter how long you've not exercised, making yoga part of your daily life positively impacts your mind and body. Yoga has several health benefits, including increasing metabolism...

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Groundbreaking technology puts Exeter store at the forefront of country’s opticians

Specsavers Exeter has put itself among the country’s leading eco-conscious opticians with the purchase of a £100,000 groundbreaking machine.

The forward-thinking Exeter opticians are the first among the nation’s Specsavers stores to invest in the specialised EasyFit Trend lens-edging machine, which can save up to one million litres of water a year.

Store director Emma Denham says: ‘We’re so pleased to have purchased this machine, enabling us to maintain our place among the country’s innovative opticians.

‘The machine means we can be kinder to the planet by...

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Call for Devon residents to join step challenge as charity marks Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 05/26/2022 - 9:51pm

People in Devon are being invited to raise vital funds for Diabetes UK this summer as part of a drive to highlight why it is so important to know your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

The One Million Step Challenge runs from 1 July to 30 September and is ideal for anyone looking for a way to get more active. You take one million steps over the course of three months – around 10,000 steps per day – and get sponsored for every stride.

The call-out to sign up comes at the beginning of Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week (23-29 May), an NHS England initiative supported by...

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