Health & Beauty

The Naturally Healthy Campaign Encourages Everyone to Enjoy Nature This May

It isn’t a myth – spending time in nature is proven to help improve people’s health and wellbeing*.

To celebrate these amazing benefits, Active Devon and Devon County Council, on behalf of the Devon Local Nature Partnership, have launched their annual campaign, Naturally Healthy May. The campaign encourages people of all ages to step outdoors together, connect with nature and breathe in the best of Devon’s fresh air.

During the month, events and activities have been arranged across the...

Bariatric surgery was among the most effective treatment options for obesity patients and other people suffering from weight related health issues. Obesity patients from all over the world have been flocking to Turkey in recent years for bariatric surgery. As a result, bariatric surgery has become one of Turkey's most popular internet searches.

Bariatric surgery is helps people lose weight. Turkey includes all regularly used methods from around the world. In Turkey, procedures such as sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and gastric banding have proven to be effective, and many...

With Easter fast approaching, Devon’s NHS leaders are calling on people to be prepared ahead of the bank holidays and the two-week school holiday period.

The long Easter weekend traditionally puts extra pressure on health services when most GP practices are closed and more people are outdoors enjoying everything Devon has to offer.

Most GP practices will be closed for Easter for four days from Friday 15 April to Monday 18 April, with normal opening hours resuming on Tuesday.

Each Easter sees many patients calling the NHS 111 helpline because they have run out of...

Hair loss can be a distressing and stressful experience, whether that is due to an illness, chemotherapy, anxiety, or you are simply prone to balding. Regardless of the reason, hair loss can affect both men and women. In general, most people tend to lose between 50 and 100 hairs a day through brushing and washing. As new strands grow to replace lost ones, most people will not notice the difference. However, if fewer or no strands grow back as normal, this may result in a receding hairline. Within this article, you will find some innovative techniques you can use to stimulate hair growth...