Health & Beauty

A treatment of Invisalign aligners may cost less than braces in Malaysia . Although that's a bold statement, it can be true when you factor in all the hassles and headaches, missed opportunities, and extra cavities caused by traditional braces being unable to be removed. Let's break it down and consider the reasons that don't show up on your bank statement for considering an Invisalign treatment instead of braces.

Less Hassles and Headaches

Although people with minor tooth straightening issues may avoid them, braces can entail wearing exterior devices like headgear and...

It is a well-known fact that a vast majority of people are unable to meet their basic nutritional needs through the food they eat alone. According to a 2013 study by the Center for Disease Control , up to 86% of adults are unable to meet the recommended sufficient fruit intake and 91% don’t eat enough vegetables.

In fact, even eating enough veggies and fruits isn’t enough. Studies have shown that a lot of the produce that we eat today doesn't contain the same level of minerals and vitamins as it used to in the past due to various factors such as soil depletion. This means even if...

A conference to assess the implementation of a new service in East Devon is taking place at Escot House later this month.

Delegates from local healthcare services will evaluate the PCN Mental Health Team, which was introduced in the Honiton, Ottery St Mary and Sidmouth Primary Care Network (PCN) just over a year ago to provide a more effective mental health and wellbeing service for local patients.

This service aims to improve outcomes for patients with mild to moderate mental health issues by offering timely support with an appropriate professional, ultimately helping to...

AN Exeter optometrist whose diagnosis saved a woman’s sight is raising awareness about the importance of eye tests.

Emily Beard, who works at the Specsavers Exeter store, assessed a 33-year-old woman whose sight was deteriorating.

As part of an extensive eye examination Emily used a hospital-grade optical coherence tomography (OCT) machine to look at the woman’s eyes and what she saw concerned her, so she urgently referred the woman to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.

They immediately did an MRI scan and found a tumour pressing down on her optic nerves. The...