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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...

Pregnant women urged to have their vaccine as cases rise

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/17/2022 - 2:57pm

Cases of COVID-19 are at their highest in Devon this month since the pandemic began, leading health experts to renew their calls urging pregnant women to have their vaccine.

Pregnant women with COVID-19 have a higher risk of intensive care admission , however research by the UK Obstetric Surveillance System found that no fully vaccinated pregnant women were admitted to intensive care with COVID-19 in England between February and the end of September last year. During the same time period at least 55,000 pregnant women had received one or more doses in the UK.

NHS Devon’s...

Using a different language can reduce vaccine hesitancy, study finds

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 01/16/2022 - 12:54pm

Using a different language can reduce vaccine hesitancy, study finds

Vaccine hesitancy could be reduced by providing health information in a foreign language, a new study finds.

The study found that when presenting two groups with the same information about vaccines in two different but familiar languages, the use of one language corresponded with a 7% higher number of people saying “yes” and a 7% lower number of people saying “unsure” when asked whether they intended to get vaccinated.

The research, led by Assistant Professor Janet Geipel from the University of...

New Devon retreat venue to offer ‘rewilding burnout breaks’

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 01/07/2022 - 10:34pm

A new venue is to open in April hosting mindfulness retreats specifically for deepening a connection to nature and tackling the effects of stress and burnout.

Retreats incorporating nature’s ability to comfort and heal will take place at The Coach House on The Sharpham Estate , world-renowned for its high-quality cheeses and wine, making a stunning setting beside the River Dart near Totnes, South Devon.

Part of the estate is being rewilded and Coach House retreatants will be invited to uniquely experience and explore the fields being restored to nature, performing...

Olympian Sharron Davies launches new online training programme

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 01/07/2022 - 8:59pm

OLYMPIAN Sharron Davies has launched a new health and fitness programme to help people of all ages and abilities in the wake of Covid. The new website will go live in January 2022 and access to the programme will cost less than a cup of coffee a week. People are also being offered the chance to buy one and donate one subscription to charity.

Sharron Davies said: "It's been an incredibly difficult last two years. People have stopped going to the gym, had to work from home and at one point it seemed our only enjoyment was cooking a more exciting meal. Sadly statistics show us that...

Handling pain in kids – Getting boo-boos is a part of growing up

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Fri, 12/31/2021 - 10:29am

Everyday encounters with pain are pretty standard for children, especially toddlers. Minor scratches and wounds are part of growing up and being a kid. This is how they learn, and these experiences are responsible for providing numerous opportunities for pain behavior socialization. Nonetheless, the internet seems to lack much information on these minor sufferings; we rarely talk about how to handle them exactly.

You can treat a majority of minor injuries at home; you should be aware that a little blood from such wounds and scrapes is typical. However, how they are treated can...

Tips to choose the right kind of workout clothes for women

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Thu, 12/30/2021 - 3:27pm

Even though we all have training clothes, finding a top or pair of shorts that you love is difficult. On the other hand, comfortable, well-fitting women's fitness attire can make or break your enthusiasm to go for a run, hit the gym, or even walk your dog. And if the training apparel you're wearing is attractive and makes you feel good, that's the golden grail.

Technical materials that drain sweat away, dry fast, and possibly provide slight compression to make your body feel supported should be used in well-designed training apparel for women. It should also be well-designed so...

How to reach your fitness goals in 2022

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Wed, 12/29/2021 - 2:26pm

Getting in shape is not easy. Even if you are the most motivated person on the planet, it can be difficult to maintain your workout routine when life gets busy.

If you're looking for some tips on how to stay fit no matter what life throws at you, this article is for you!

Here's how to reach your fitness goals in 2022, so you can look and feel great!

Get A Routine You'll Enjoy!

If you hate working out, chances are you won't do it, and if you don't work out, it's unlikely that your fitness goals will be reached. It's better to work out at least occasionally than...

In need of a mood boost? This donkey livestream will increase your happiness levels, expert reveals

The Christmas rush is over, the flurry of updated news is constant so it’s no wonder that things may be feeling somewhat stressful in what's supposed to be a relaxing time of year. But fear not, this live webcam of furry friends may be the perfect distraction.

The past few years have showcased the endless benefits of animal therapy* such as lowered blood pressure and the ability to boost your mood, but the reality of incorporating this into your routine regularly may be somewhat of a struggle. So, with this in mind, you can now watch the perfect online equivalent from the comfort...

Skateboarding helps middle-aged people navigate depression and bond with their children, study shows

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 12/28/2021 - 7:53am

Skateboarding in middle age helps people navigate depression, bond with their children and cope with personal trials, a new study shows.

Older people who take part in the sport say it has a “spiritual meaning” in their lives and boosts their wellbeing and happiness. Physical benefits are a by-product.

Skateboarding allows them access to a community and gives them an identity separate from other parts of their lives.

One reason could be because the measure of success in skateboarding is more fluid compared to other sports, and failure is seen as part of the...

Devon GP surgery Christmas and New Year opening times

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 12/25/2021 - 11:38pm

Patients across Devon are being reminded that most GP practices will be closed over the festive and New Year period and that if they need medical advice to make use of alternative services such as 111.

Most GP practices will close at the end of the day on Friday 24 December and will re-open again on Wednesday 29 December until Friday 31 December. They will then be closed again from Saturday 1 January until Monday 3 January due the New Year bank holiday.

The NHS in Devon is asking people to do what they can to prevent themselves becoming unwell and to choose the right NHS...

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