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Campaign launched to tackle risk of heart attacks and strokes in Exeter

People in Exeter are being urged to prioritise their heart health by getting a free blood pressure test when they shop.

Tesco have partnered with the British Heart Foundation (BHF) to encourage people to take a moment for their wellbeing this Heart Month by visiting the Tesco Extra store pharmacy in the Vale Shopping Centre for a quick blood pressure check.

Latest information from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities estimates that 94,000 in Devon are living with undiagnosed high blood pressure.*

High blood pressure is one of the leading risk...

Concern regarding undiagnosed liver disease in Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 11/28/2021 - 11:12pm

One in five adults in the South West could have undiagnosed liver disease, the British Liver Trust’s Love Your Liver mobile screening and scanning unit found after visiting the region in November.

The charity visited Truro, Plymouth, Exeter, Bristol and Cheltenham, and scanned passers-by who were interested in finding out more about their liver health. Of the 268 people scanned, 50 (19%) had a high reading and were sent to their doctor for further tests.

The numbers of people with a high reading varied across the region: One in four people in Truro were sent to their...

Help yourself and the NHS in Devon with self-care

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 11/27/2021 - 5:32pm

As winter approaches, doctors in Devon are reminding people that by practising self-care, they can help themselves and reduce the need to use busy NHS services.

Self-care involves helping people to better understand how to look after minor illnesses or long-term conditions, and how to prevent ill health by choosing healthy options for good physical and mental wellbeing.

Dr Alex Degan, NHS Devon’s Primary Care Medical Director, said: “It is really important to look after yourself, especially as we are getting closer to winter, with both flu and Covid-19 likely to both be...

People with a learning disability urged to have the flu vaccine

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/24/2021 - 9:04pm

Children and adults with learning disabilities, as well as their family members or paid supporters are eligible to receive a free flu vaccine this winter.

Preventing flu is particularly important for people with learning disabilities. It can lead to pneumonia and sepsis, which many people with a learning disability are much more vulnerable to than the general population.

People with learning disabilities are less likely to get the flu if people around them have also been vaccinated. Family carers can get the flu vaccination for free if they’re the main carer, as can...

Don’t ignore cancer symptoms, warns Macmillan nurse

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 11/21/2021 - 10:11pm

The message comes ahead of Lung Cancer Awareness Month amid reports of a rise in emergency hospital admissions

Don’t ignore cancer symptoms, warns Macmillan nurse. The message comes in Lung Cancer Awareness Month amid reports of a rise in emergency hospital admissions

Lung cancer nurses from Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital NHS Trust are urging people not to ignore the early signs and symptoms of lung cancer amid reports of a rise in emergency hospital admissions.

Sandra Pope, Lung Nurse Specialist and Melanie Crimmins, Macmillian Lung Nurse Specialists at Royal...

The Vitamins and Minerals Brits need during the colder months

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Fri, 11/19/2021 - 11:19pm

As we are now into the colder months of the year and the likelihood of spending lots of our time indoors again, experts have warned which vitamins and minerals our bodies will be deficient in, this winter.

To ensure our bodies are as strong and healthy as possible, experts from Scandinavian health and beauty brand, New Nordic , have explained the key ingredients certain foods can support towards a healthier immune system after new research has found 53% of Brits want to improve their diet and skin.

Karl Kristian, founder of New Nordic, has named five key vitamins and...

People in Devon praised for having Covid booster vaccinations

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/18/2021 - 11:02pm

People in Devon have been thanked for taking up their invitation to have a booster Covid-19 dose.

Walk-in clinics have been very busy and extra appointments are being offered, where possible, to meet demand.

During peak demand, people who have booked appointments may be given priority and walk in clinics may be paused temporarily to maintain safe numbers and social distancing.

People are being asked to book, if possible, and come prepared for a wait.

NHS Devon’s Chief Nurse, Darryn Allcorn said: “I want to thank everyone who has booked or had their...

Benefits of using a personal trainer

Many people have a tough time getting into the gym and getting a workout done. The boredom, lack of knowledge or skills, and even the expense of going to a personal trainer can be enough to put them off. However, there are benefits that one might not think about.

In this post, we'll discuss some of those benefits, as well as how you can go about finding the right trainer for you.

  • Achieve your health goal with exercise

Whether you want to lose weight , build strength, get in shape, or just get healthier the right kind of exercise is what's going to...

Protect yourself and your baby by having the flu vaccine

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 11/14/2021 - 8:32pm

Pregnant women in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay are being urged to have the flu vaccine now to protect themselves and their unborn baby from the deadly illness.

The UK Health Security Agency has warned that there could be a significant flu surge this winter coinciding with continuing or rising COVID-19 cases.

Clara Southby, Interim Maternity Matron for Community and Outpatients, at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust said: “Having flu when pregnant can put you and your baby at a greater risk of severe complications, so we would encourage anyone who is pregnant to have...

Significant Things to Look for When Choosing the Right Sciatica Cushion

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 11/11/2021 - 11:35am

When you want to reduce pain and have everlasting comfort while sitting, then you should consider using the best pillow for sciatica pain relief. But, with a wide variety of options in the market, selecting the ideal seat cushion for sciatica can be a daunting task.

Besides, if you intend to make things easy and sort through a vast range of seat cushions, this article contains crucial factors to consider when buying the right seat cushion for sciatica pain. Also, in this article, various types of seat cushions, their differences in exterior or interior design, their functionality...

Protect your kids as rates of winter viruses rise

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/04/2021 - 10:00pm

Devon parents can download a free locally developed app to check symptoms and get advice

Levels of the common childhood illness respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which causes coughs and colds, peaked over the summer and are once again rising in the under 5’s .

Parents in Devon are being urged to look out for the possible signs of severe infection in vulnerable children and to download the free, locally developed HANDiApp ; which they can use to check symptoms and get advice on when to seek medical help.

Dr Rowan Kerr-Liddell is a Paediatric Consultant at Torbay...

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