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Pros and Cons of a Hollywood Smile

The Hollywood smile is undoubtedly a dental procedure that makes your teeth look good and in perfect condition. Many people undertake the Hollywood smile procedure because it's fashionable. Remember, it was nicknamed the Hollywood Smile because only celebrities in the movies could afford such a white and perfect dentition.

This dental makeover has recently become popular and affordable for most people. Even though the benefits of this dental procedure is enormous, it has some cons you need to know. Read and learn about the pros and cons of this dental treatment.

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Contacting the NHS in Devon to book a vaccination

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 02/09/2021 - 5:35pm

The NHS in Devon is offering advice to people aged over 70 on how to contact the NHS about getting a coronavirus vaccine.

Yesterday (8 February), the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock, encouraged anyone over 70 who has not yet been vaccinated to get in touch with the NHS about booking an appointment.

In Devon, there are two main ways for people aged over 70 to contact the NHS to book a vaccination:

Local GP services – GP practices are working together to offer the vaccine to their patients.

Across Devon, 20 GP-led centres are...

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Higher excess COVID-19 death risk in middle-aged people with type 2 diabetes raises vaccine prioritisation questions

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 02/09/2021 - 7:32am

A largescale analysis led by the University of Exeter and funded by Diabetes UK, has found a disproportionately higher COVID-19 death risk in middle-aged people with type 2 diabetes, raising questions over vaccination strategies across Europe.

The study, accepted for publication in Diabetologia , found that compared to people of a similar age without type 2 diabetes, the additional COVID-19 mortality risk from having type 2 diabetes increases the younger someone is. Although the risk is low in absolute terms, the increase has a significant potential to impact middle-aged people...

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Boots, hearing test

Brits could be enduring unchecked hearing loss, here are the signs you need to look out for that could show someone you love is missing out 

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/08/2021 - 2:54pm

Boots Hearingcare , the leading private hearing care provider in the UK, is calling on Brits to improve the quality of their life, with the business estimating that as many as FOUR MILLION people are enduring the early signs of hearing loss unnecessarily.

An early 2020 study showed that there were 11 million people with hearing loss in the UK - a number that is estimated to grow to 14.2 million by 2035 - while approximately 8.8 million of that figure already are seeking support and help, either through the public or private sector.

RNID - the national hearing loss charity...

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How to De-Stress After a Busy Week

Having a consistently busy and stressful week at work can cause havoc on our mental and physical health. This is why we have the weekends to relax and do what we can to get ourselves back to our calm to do it all over again! Nowadays, relaxing sounds like a foreign term as even our weekends consist of a busy to-do list. Now and again, you should attempt to ditch the to-do list and give yourself some time to recuperate and get yourself back to normality. If this sounds like something you’d benefit from, keep reading to find out how you can de-stress after a busy week at work.

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Nominate your Dementia Hero

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 02/05/2021 - 10:01pm

Individuals and organisations in Devon who have gone the extra mile to support people affected by dementia over the past year could be recognised at a prestigious national awards ceremony.

Nominations are now open for Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Heroes Awards 2021 which will be hosted by Alzheimer’s Society supporter and TV presenter, writer and journalist Richard Madeley in May.

The awards, which are sponsored by Tunstall Healthcare, will take place virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday 20 May during Dementia Action Week (17-23 May) and will showcase...

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Key wellness tips during a pandemic

The pandemic has not been a friend to many people over the past year. With millions forced to cancel plans and be isolated from their loved ones, just getting from one day to the next has been a real struggle. It's taken a significant toll on people's mental and physical wellbeing, prompting them to break the rules just to regain some sanity.

Thankfully, you don't need to defy the restrictions that are in place if you want to look after yourself right now. While things are definitely tough at the moment, there's still plenty that you can do to improve your wellness.

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How to Find the Best and Cheapest CBD for Arthritis Pain

Arthritis has become a common problem among many individuals. Every year almost 54 million Americans are diagnosed with arthritis. The number of individuals getting affected has reached an alarming rate. This is also a common cause according to NHIS, that is leading to work disability. The people who are affected by this disorder often have a lower quality of life. The discomfort associated with arthritis often forces the patients to take time off work, it even becomes a difficult task for them to exercise and maintain the right body weight. Hence to get rid of this disorder, many people...

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Exeter property consultancy leads way in supporting staff wellbeing

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/04/2021 - 11:49am

An Exeter property consultancy is leading the way in supporting colleague wellbeing by building an integrated digital support programme.

Fisher German, which has an office in Exeter, has prioritised positive mental health and wellbeing in the workplace for a number of years, and has made significant investments in online resources since the start of the pandemic last year.

The firm has now gone a step further, launching a ‘Wellness Wednesdays’ initiative which offers all 600 colleagues across its offices the opportunity to focus on different aspects of their own personal...

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Time to Talk Day

Over a third of people in the South West have felt the need to take time off because of their mental health during the pandemic

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/04/2021 - 7:03am

New figures released on Time to Talk Day (4 February) show that mental health is still taboo when it comes to taking time out. A survey of over 4,700 UK adults revealed that over a third of people in the South West (36%) have felt the need to take time off work, school, or university due to a mental health problem during the pandemic. Worryingly, despite so many recognising a need to take time out, only 15% actually did so. When facing a mental health problem, support from friends, family and colleagues can make all the difference. However, whilst a significant number of people have...

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Useful facts about Kratom

What are the top authentic products of Kratom?

Kratom is an evergreen tree, a member of the coffee family that is utilized to produce premium quality healthy, organic and ayurvedic products. Products of various categories are available involving Red vein, Green vein, White vein, Maeng da kratom and capsules of Kratom for sale . These are consumed worldwide in forms of different finished products such as tea, powders, tablets, etc.

What makes Kratom effective in relieving pain?

This evergreen tree finds many applications in the field of health. It is a go-to...

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