Health & Beauty

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...

How to Keep Your Nails Healthy

We don’t always give our nails the care and attention they deserve, but regular nail care is important to maintain a strong and healthy finger and toenails. And it doesn’t need to be expensive to be effective. Here’s how to keep your nails healthy.

Know What’s Normal and What’s Not

Nails are composed of laminated layers of a protein known as keratin, which grow from the base of the nail under the cuticle. If you have healthy nails, they should be smooth, without grooves or pitted, and there should be no discolouration or change in consistency. You may find that your...

BCG, covid, vaccine, BRACE trial

BCG vaccine trial extends across Devon, in partnership with RD&E

A large global trial designed to test the theory that the widely used BCG vaccine might help protect against COVID-19 amongst healthcare staff and care home workers in the UK continues to recruit participants.

The Exeter study site started recruitment in October and is ongoing in the UK and globally. Now, the University of Exeter has partnered with the Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Trust (RD&E) to recruit staff, and has opened new clinics in Teignmouth and North Devon

Researchers in the trial said that as well as finding out if the BCG vaccine reduced COVID-19 disease...

Taking Care of Your Metal Dental Braces

Whatever type of dental braces you wear – metal, clear, lingual or ceramic – it is important to know how to take care of them. Braces, especially the self-ligating styles, are quite cumbersome. But, if you can learn to take proper care of them, they will feel more effective and comfortable, so you won't get tired of waiting for that perfect smile.

Ensuring your oral health while wearing braces

With or without braces, you must practice good oral hygiene. But you have to be more vigilant when you wear braces, to prevent staining your teeth, maintain healthy gums and prevent you...

AstraZeneca, vaccine, covid-19

New Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine being given to first patients in Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 01/08/2021 - 11:54am

The new Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine is being given to the first people in Devon today (8 January), with thousands more doses expected to be administered in coming days and weeks.

Unlike the Pfizer vaccine, the first to be approved, the Oxford vaccine does not need to be stored at ultra-low temperatures and is much easier to move, making it easier for the NHS in Devon to vaccinate people in care homes and those who are housebound.

The vaccine has been trialled at selected hospitals nationwide for surveillance purposes before being sent out to hundreds of community-based...

Vital Information About Vaping You Should Know

Vaping involves the creating of water vapor that is inhaled instead of smoke from cigarettes. The vape users inhale the water vapor and get nicotine from it in the same way as they do from cigarettes. However, water vapor will not present a risk to the person or their health. If they are addicted to nicotine, the vapes are a better choice than smoking cigarettes that are known to cause lung cancer. The products are easy to use, and the vape user adds more vape juice to the device to continue to get the full benefits of the vape. A review of information about vaping shows consumers how to...

How to Manage Fibromyalgia

Authored by BHTNews.com
Posted: Wed, 01/06/2021 - 3:57pm

If you suffer from fibromyalgia you will know it can be a difficult condition to manage and often be debilitating. If you are considering a claim contact Brian Barr fibromyalgia solicitors

1. Try To Keep Calm

Stress is the one thing known to trigger increased inflammation, making fibromyalgia more painful. Keeping your stress levels down can thus help manage and minimize fibromyalgia pain. Taking on calming exercises, such as yoga, deep breathing, and even listening to soothing music can help improve most fibromyalgia symptoms.

2. Put On Loose But Comfortable...

Vision Express

Lockdown 3.0 - Vision Express is still open for you

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 01/05/2021 - 9:37pm

Vision Express is encouraging locals to not let their eyesight become another casualty of the pandemic after millions missed their regular eye appointment due to Covid-19

Over 2 million adults have not been for a regular eye check in over five years and that Covid-19 has been a significant reason for people not attending their bi-annual appointments. That’s why Vision Express is reminding everyone that its stores are still open, with eye health and safety at the top of the priority ensuring all eye concerns and needs are looked after.

Dan McGhee, Director of Professional...

eczema

Five Ways to Relieve Symptoms of Eczema Naturally

Eczema is an inflammatory, chronic and non-contagious skin condition usually characterised by a dry, itchy and tight skin. Eczema can vary in severity while its symptoms might come and go for months, years or throughout life, making it essential to try various treatments to manage your eczema.

Many people with eczema use products that go beyond the medications prescribed by their doctor as a complementary treatment for this skin condition. Here are five tips that are believed to help soothe eczema symptoms or prevent future flare-ups. However, before considering any type of...

Gearing up for a New Year of combatting Covid: How private healthcare is bracing itself for more challenges in 2021

Authored by dspilka
Posted: Mon, 01/04/2021 - 6:03pm

2020 may have become a year to forget for the vast majority of individuals across the world, but it appears that the UK may be heading for a difficult start to the new year if warnings over recent Covid spikes across the country are to be understood.

With an unprecedented number of new daily cases potentially becoming a reality, the private healthcare sector is gearing up for a new year of fighting the pandemic.

According to an Evening Standard report , the relaxing of Coronavirus restrictions over the Christmas period in the UK may lead to an “unrelenting tsunami” of...

6 New Wellness Habits You Should Start Doing in 2021

The new year brings hope for many people that their lives will be better. This is the reason why resolutions are often made at the beginning of the year, indicating a fresh start. Thus, the new year is also the best time to begin a new habit that proves to be beneficial for your overall well-being. In line with this, below are some new wellness habits that you should start doing in 2021.

Mind-Boosting Diet

While the idea of getting into a diet maybe not so new when it comes to wellness, particularly after the holiday season, this may still be considered new to you if you have...

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