Health & Beauty

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...

Devon’s health and care system under extreme pressure

Devon’s health and social care system is under extreme pressure due to high demand for services, sustained demand for Covid beds, pressure on staffing and the need for social care exceeding the available capacity.

Pressures are being seen across the system, in mental health care, primary care (GPs) and adult social care as well as our acute hospital trusts.

Dr Paul Johnson, Chair of NHS Devon Clinical Commissioning Group said: “We really need you to support us. Please ask yourself whether you have a genuine life-threatening emergency before attending an Emergency...

What are the best cosmetic procedures for hair loss?

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Thu, 10/07/2021 - 3:47pm

According to statistics, about two-thirds of men experience some level of hair loss before their 35thbirthday. At 50 years, the numbers rise to 85 percent.

And yes, men aren’t the only ones who experience hair loss; at 40 years, 40 percent of ladies have visible hair loss.

So are you among the people experiencing hair loss? Don’t worry! hair restoration techniques have grown considerably in the past few years. Today, many solutions deliver quick, real and noticeable results.

Once more, these hair loss restoration procedures are known to change lives and restore...

Everything you need to know about the PCR test

If you have ever heard the term Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), then you are aware of one of the most important and hottest areas of research in recent years.

Polymerase chain reactions are the way that DNA is replicated within living cells. The replicating DNA is contained within the cytoplasm of the cells. Because of this, whenever DNA is duplicated, both the ends of the strand bond together creating a new strand.

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is a method used to quickly create millions and millions of copies of any DNA sample, enabling scientists to take an even...

Telemedicine in vet care

Telemedicine in Veterinary Medicine: Safety, Effectiveness and Popularity

Authored by Marek
Posted: Tue, 10/05/2021 - 11:49pm

Digital technologies penetrate all spheres of human activities and present both challenges and opportunities. In view of the rising pet population while the number of vet facilities is still flat, veterinary medicine can benefit technologies in terms of profession, professionals and pet owners. In today's article, we’ll elaborate on veterinary telemedicine. Could it be an effective and safe practice when a pet cannot say “I have eaten a ball” or show where it hurts. What are telemedicine adoption rates in veterinary practices? Let’s see.

As you know, telemedicine refers to remote...

Quit smoking with VOOPOO this October, backing vaping

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 09/30/2021 - 8:59am

From Manchester, York, Edinburgh, and Glasgow, to Sheffield, Birmingham, London and Cardiff, the VOOPOO Bus is coming to the UK in October, with a series of stop smoking activities in city centre squares, specialist vape stores and wholesale outlets, pushing the concept of "Quitting Smoking" into the minds of UK public.

Stoptober is a national campaign launched by the Public Health England each October to encourage smokers to quit. As of 2021, Stoptober has been running for ten years and has helped more than 2 million smokers to try to quit. VOOPOO, as the world's leading vape...

Why is water important?

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Mon, 09/27/2021 - 5:32pm

Water is essential to life. Without H20, life would not exist on planet Earth – and you would not be alive either. Stop taking in water, and you wouldn’t survive for long – at most three days. Therefore, staying well-hydrated with drinking water and consuming moisture-rich foods and help your body to perform at its best. You will find your skin improves, your hair shines, you are resistant to diseases and illnesses, and your level of alertness and mental wellbeing is high. All in all, drinking water is a very good idea.

How much water should I drink?

For optimum health,...

Where can I have my second Astra Zeneca dose?

People across Devon are being reminded it’s not too late to have the second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

More than thirteen thousand people across Devon are not fully vaccinated more than twelve weeks after their first dose. They include over seven and a half thousand people who initially had a first dose of the Astra Zeneca vaccine.

A study funded by Public Health England found that having only one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine gives around 30% protection against the predominant Delta variant but protection rises substantially after a second dose.

Where can I...

The most popular skin tightening treatments in NYC

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 09/20/2021 - 8:27am

Skin care routines have been growing in popularity, especially on social media as skin care and beauty gurus are posting their favorite products, treatments, and skin care routines to help everyone get the glowing skin they deserve. Unfortunately, skin care isn’t a matter of the one perfect product or serum. The skin is a complicated organ that requires medical care and maintenance. There are several medical spas in NYC, like MiracleFace MedSpa , that offer medical grade skin tightening and boosting treatments that will work wonders on your skin and offer more than just a little hydration...

Common problems with dental implant surgery

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Sat, 09/18/2021 - 5:45pm

Dental implants are a great alternative to false teeth and the procedure is widely avaialble in Turkey. This permanent solution gives you a natural smile without the inconvenience of constantly removing, readjusting and cleaning dentures. But it’s important to know the potential risks and side effects before you go ahead with this invasive procedure.

Your dentist in Turkey will discuss all of the potential problems in advance of your procedure. But if you’re still undecided, Premium Dental Turkey has compiled a list of potential problems associated with dental implants....

Protect you and your baby by having the vaccine: An appeal to pregnant women

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 09/15/2021 - 11:12pm

Pregnant women are being reassured by the NHS in Devon that having the COVID-19 vaccination is the best and safest way to protect them and their baby from the serious complications that can be caused by the virus.

Pregnant women with COVID-19 have a higher risk of intensive care admission than women of the same age who are not pregnant.

The risk of serious complications is low but a recent study of more than 340,000 births in England by the National Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes Audit found:

  • Women who tested positive for COVID-19 around the time of birth
  • ...
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