Health & Beauty

Nearly one in five adults surveyed in the South West (17 per cent) who say their mental health got worse during the pandemic haven’t spoken to anyone about it during this time – equivalent to around 250,000 people – according to research published today. More than a third (38 per cent) of all respondents in the South West reported a worsening in their mental health during the pandemic. Of those who have been concerned about the mental health of someone they care about, almost one in five (19 per cent) say they haven’t tried to talk to them about it.

The poll was conducted as part...

Hearing specialist, Chime , has opened a new, contemporary hearing centre of excellence in Exeter to mark its 10th anniversary. The state-of-the-art centre provides greater access to Chime’s audiology experts and innovative hearing solutions for people in Exeter, East and Mid Devon.

Open Monday to Saturday, 8:15am to 5:30pm on 21 and 22 Queen Street, people experiencing difficulty with hearing can seek expert advice at the centre, previously located inside the Harlequins Shopping Centre. Chime moved to its new home, opposite the Royal Albert Memorial Museum, in January after...

New year…New You: Lose weight, do more exercise and cut back on spending, are three of the top New Year resolutions.

But with most falling by the wayside within seven weeks, a Devon college is hoping it can help buck the trend well into 2022.

South Devon College has hundreds of health courses on offer to lure people away from the biscuit tin and swap chocolates for chin ups.

“We have a course to suit anyone who wants to teach fitness, get fitter, or work in the industry,” said Daniel Gaze, Head of Sport, Adventure and Protective Services at South Devon College....

Supplements are products that add nutritional value to your diet or improve health. They come in pill, powder, or liquid form. Supplements contain at least one dietary ingredient such as vitamins, minerals, herbs, botanicals, amino acids, or enzymes. Some of the most popular supplements also come in a multivitamin that can be purchased as a standalone supplement to avoid taking a lot of different pills each day. Supplements are meant to be supplementary but they aren’t a replacement for real food, or for a nutrient-dense, healthy diet. Supplements are meant to boost extra nutrients in the...