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Childhood Fevers: When to Worry and to Wait

Your child's forehead feels warm. You reach for the thermometer and see the numbers climbing. Your heart starts racing as a dozen questions flood your mind. Should you rush to the emergency room? Call the doctor? Or is this just another normal part of growing up?

Every parent faces this moment. That split second when you discover your little one has a fever and suddenly feel lost between panic and uncertainty. You want to do the right thing, but figuring out what that is can feel impossible.

Luckily, this article breaks it down for you!

What Is a Fever?

A fever...

Liv Butler

Liv Butler

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The main principles of functional medicine

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 07/07/2021 - 6:31am

The phrase "functional medicine" isn't well-known among the general population. It is a relatively new medical specialty that began in the United States in 1993 and has recently grown into a mainstream approach to healthcare. Nevertheless, it has received three Nobel Prizes in medicine.

In addition, it's different from conventional medicine. In the conventional, doctors first need to identify the illness to start the right treatment soon after its diagnosis. So, it works effectively for treating intense healthcare conditions such as:

  • heart attack
  • ...

Freemasons take lead role in NHS Frontline Workers’ Day

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 07/04/2021 - 10:01pm

The inaugural celebration of NHS, Social Care and Frontline Workers’ Day is set to take place on 5 July 2021, with Freemasons leading the event.

The United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE), the governing body for Freemasons, is inviting its 200,000 members to fly specially designed flags at 10am on 5 July, to celebrate this unique day dedicated to the NHS, social care and all those that work on the front line, who have saved so many lives during the pandemic. The celebration will also remember those workers we sadly lost.

As part of the event, the Teddies for Loving Care (...

Grooming tips For a virtual interview: Men’s edition

In light of the COVID19 pandemic, virtual interviews have become the new norm. Whether it’s your very first virtual interview or you have been a part of one before, one thing of paramount importance is that you must be well-groomed for it.

A lot of people believe that appearance doesn’t hold much importance in an interview being conducted through a video conference but the reality is quite the opposite. How you present yourself on a virtual call has a big impact on whether or not a second interview will be requested.

The first impression you create on the interviewer is...

Healthy lifestyle: How to stay young forever

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Thu, 07/01/2021 - 11:16pm

Age comes with its benefits and drawbacks, but many people fear it because of potential health and beauty issues. After all, you may have much experience, but hypertension or diabetes and millions of little wrinkles can make your life not so pleasurable. However, although it's not possible to stay young forever, you can change your lifestyle and avoid many annoying aging issues. And we are going to help you with that.

In this article, you will find a list of several tips for leading a healthy anti-aging lifestyle, including strategies for your diet, physical activity, and mental...

Celebrity chef backs hospitality vaccination campaign

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 07/01/2021 - 10:56pm

Michelin-starred chef Michael Caines MBE is backing a campaign by Visit Devon and the NHS encouraging people working in the hospitality industry to have the Covid-19 vaccination.

Michael Caines is one of the UK’s most acclaimed chefs and has two Devon hospitality businesses; Lympstone Manor contemporary country house hotel overlooking the Exe Estuary, and Mickey’s Beach Bar and Restaurant in Exmouth. Both have a number of young adult workers who have only recently become eligible for the Covid-19 vaccination.

Michael said: “As one of the sectors that have been most...

Pandemic affecting your libido? How to deal with it

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 07/01/2021 - 7:55am

The pandemic brought several consequences on people’s lives , either relationship, professional or even psychological and emotional wise. It’s important for people to get adjusted to the “new normal” but also to understand, accept and learn how to deal with the changes that came with this pandemic.

With the lockdown, people started feeling more stresses on a daily basis, and some have noticed a drastic drop in their libido. Your sexual appetite or libido is known to fluctuate with external and internal factors, one of the factors that can affect your libido is the level of stress...

£3.7 million for Exeter to develop student wellbeing approach for higher education sector

New research by the University of Exeter and funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) will evaluate and establish the best model to support student wellbeing across the university sector.

Led by Professor Ed Watkins, at the University of Exeter, the project will seek to develop and evaluate an approach that encompasses an integrated model across whole universities. Against a backdrop of a rise in mental health conditions in young people, the project team will work with students and university leaders to develop inclusive student wellbeing and mental health support, which will...

Simple skincare routine anyone can follow

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Sun, 06/27/2021 - 7:48am

Everybody wants to have beautiful, radiant skin but unfortunately many people in this world suffer from bad skin, the sad reality is that people try many different products and methods but nothing seems to work. One of the problems is that people use these products but they don’t have a skincare routine, which is vital to help your skin stay healthy. Throughout the day you shed skin cells so it is important to keep your skin in tip top condition and maintain that glow! Another problem is that people will have a skincare routine but do many things incorrectly, so if you want to create a...

Grab a jab: Weekend of walk-in vaccine clinics

Grab a jab: Weekend of walk-in vaccine clinics

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 06/26/2021 - 11:09pm

Vaccine centres in Devon are offering “grab a jab” walk in clinics this weekend, adults of all ages can get their vaccinations without needing an appointment or an NHS number.

As the nation gears up for the removal of Covid restrictions in July, it is more important than ever that people get both doses of their vaccine, to protect themselves and those around them.

The clinics will offer people having their first jab either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines. The walk-in clinics allow people to attend at a time that is convenient for them and means groups of friends can...

Glaucoma – the silent thief of sight

Glaucoma – the silent thief of sight

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 06/24/2021 - 9:26pm

EXPERTS are urging Devon people to have regular eye checks to help protect them from glaucoma – one of the leading causes of blindness in the world.

Research shows that by 2035 the number of people living with glaucoma in the UK is expected to increase by 44%. However, due to its gradual onset, many people don’t realise they have the condition before it is too late. That is why this Glaucoma Awareness Week (June 28 to July 4) Specsavers, together with Glaucoma UK, is raising awareness of what to look out for as well as the importance of regular eye tests.

Giles Edmonds,...

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