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Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital performs its 2,000th Mako® robot-assisted surgery

Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital has performed its 2,000th surgery with the Mako® robot , which enables consultant surgeons to carry out more precise knee and hip replacements, with patients likely to experience less pain and faster recoveries.

The 2,000th surgery undertaken at the hospital was for a successful knee replacement surgery that took place in February by orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Jonathan Phillips .

“It’s been an amazing journey over the last seven years to be a part of so many procedures and reach this milestone,", said Mr Phillips.

"The opportunity to...

Why online workout training is efficient

With your busy schedule and weekly chores, finding a suitable time and space for self-care has become increasingly tough. Most corporates and professionals are known to compromise on their physical and mental health due to work. Infact, most of us fail to understand the way to balance our personal time and professional commitments.

Some people try to go for walks or daily runs or even join a gym. Sometimes due to loss of motivation or the high costs, none of this works out. Over time, becoming a couch potato takes a toll on our mental well-being too.

Yet, how are people...

Struggling to Sleep? Here Are 3 Simple Ways to Get a Better Night’s Rest

Many of us struggle to get to sleep at night or end up waking up through the dark, tossing and turning. Even if you do manage to snooze for a few hours, disrupted sleep can leave you feeling like you haven’t nodded off at all and can result in being exhausted and cranky throughout the day.

If that sounds familiar, then it might be time to get to grips with the issue. Read on for some suggestions on how you can get a better night’s rest.

Cut back on screen time

If your bedtime routine consists of watching TV or scrolling the phone until you start to nod off, then...

3 Easy Ways to stay calm in an emergency

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Sun, 03/14/2021 - 11:43pm

Let’s face it - not all of us are trained to remain as cool as a cucumber in an emergency. Emergencies are stressful situations, and when we experience this, our brain triggers our emotions and our body to act on impulse as a quick way to react and remove ourselves from the dangerous situation. The body and mind go into fight or flight mode in emergencies, but over-reaction or impractical reactions can cause more damage and distress.

Why is it vital to stay calm?

Staying as calm as possible in the face of an emergency helps to de-escalate a situation. Yes, you need to...

5 Reasons Why You Should Take a Pilates Mat Class

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Sun, 03/14/2021 - 11:17pm

We all are aware of Pilates. This is an intense workout that helps to strengthen the core muscles of your body. But what is Mat Pilates? This term might be new for many of you. Basically, this is a Pilates practice done with the help of a mat. With Mat Pilates, the core focus is on trunk muscles as well for your legs and arms. Joseph Pilates developed this set of exercise to strengthen the overall body muscles of the hospitalized person. It includes more than 500 types of exercises, and it can be done at any place and any time. This Mat Pilates suits any age, any body type and for any...

Everything you need to know about CBD oil

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Sat, 03/13/2021 - 12:47pm

Nowadays, many people find the fantastic range of CBD products quite useful for their health issues, including anxiety, inflammation, depression, etc. Although CBD products are gaining immense popularity yet, they are controversial, and there can be too much confusion about their products and their effects on humans.

What is CBD oil?

CBD is an important compound and is found in two kinds of cannabis plants, Hemp and Marijuana. There are organic CBD products in the market and are quite help in serving many diseases with appropriate cure. The CBD oil is a type of oil of a...

Best hair loss solutions for men in 2021

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 03/12/2021 - 10:52pm

Hair! Hair! Everywhere! On the pillow, on the floor, on the table, on the comb… Hair! Hair! Everywhere!

Hair fall has become a major issue and the biggest tension even for youngsters. It is counted as one of the most common concerns worldwide. Almost one-third of the population is affected by it. It feels very embarrassing when someone points at your receding hairline. If you are also going through it, let me tell you: you are not alone!

Male pattern baldness is influenced by mostly genetics or hormones. Sometimes, an unbalanced or poor diet, lack of sleep, stress,...

Variant B.1.1.7 of COVID-19 associated with a significantly higher mortality rate, research shows 

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 03/12/2021 - 12:27am

The highly infectious variant of COVID-19 discovered in Kent, which swept across the UK last year before spreading worldwide, is between 30 and 100 per cent more deadly than previous strains, new analysis has shown.

A pivotal study, by epidemiologists from the Universities of Exeter and Bristol, has shown that the SARS-CoV-2 variant, B.1.1.7, is associated with a significantly higher mortality rate amongst adults diagnosed in the community compared to previously circulating strains.

The study compared death rates among people infected with the new variant and those...

NHS in Devon working with local Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities to increase vaccine up-take

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Wed, 03/10/2021 - 10:05pm

The NHS in Devon is supporting people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities (BAME) to take up a potentially life-saving coronavirus vaccination when they are eligible as part of the national programme.

Like other areas of the country, take-up of the vaccination in Devon among some BAME communities is lower than in the overall population.

In Devon, early data modelling suggests people of Black and Asian ethnicity have lower take-up than White British people.

Recent engagement work led by NHS Devon Clinical Commissioning Group suggests that the reasons...

Ranking the 5 Best Wellness Apps to Keep You Healthy in 2021

Nowadays, phones have evolved to be more than just a communication gadget. You can achieve so much more using your phone, including education, entertainment, and health. Technological innovations have given birth to sophisticated mobile apps that we can use for various activities. For instance, if you are a fan of casino games, you can enjoy the great Rainbow Riches Free Spins No Deposit , straight from your mobile device. You can also get apps that help you monitor your health situation and stay healthy.

There are many wellness apps in the market. However, some stand out from...

University of Exeter celebrates partnership with Exmouth Community College

University of Exeter celebrates partnership with local college 

The Children’s Health and Exercise Research Centre (CHERC), an internationally recognised paediatric research department at the University of Exeter, are celebrating seven years of collaboration with Exmouth Community College.

The partnership, which began in 2014, has enabled pupils to be engaged in a wide variety of research, enabling them to learn first-hand about healthy living.

Thanks to the relationship with the college, the research team at CHERC have been able to better understand how physical activity and diet can influence health in youth. This is important, as...

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