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When Running Stops Feeling Like Punishment and Starts Feeling Manageable

Few people enjoy running when they first start. It’s tough if you’re new to it, and it takes time to build muscle and stamina to a point where it gets easier. However, there does come a pivotal moment when you suddenly find that your runs aren’t as arduous as they used to be - in fact, they’re quite manageable. Maybe even enjoyable! Often, the journey from loathing to loving running involves a series of purposeful choices. Let’s look at how you can turn that corner.

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Getting good at running needs a lot of groundwork. This early stage can be gruelling,...

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We're all 'personally responsible' for our behaviours around COVID-19. What does that mean?

The Prime Minister has signalled a very clear move away from coronavirus restrictions being the law, and instead indicated that people must be personally responsible for their behaviours and actions in order to reduce the spread of coronavirus.

Nationally, Ministers and Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer, have been describing what they think that means.

Steve Brown, Director of Public Health Devon explains: “We’re moving to a new chapter in the management of the pandemic, where we are no longer instructed by regulation to follow rules, and instead we are...

Devon grandfather receives surgery after rare condition spotted by Specsavers audiologist

A SPECSAVERS audiologist has been praised for her quick thinking after she detected signs of a rare medical condition that was eroding the inner structures of a Devon man’s ear.

Derek Singleton, 70, had been suffering extreme discomfort in his ear and jaw, but repeated visits to his GP only resulted in being advised to have earwax removed.

The grandfather-of-two from Marldon booked a microsuction earwax removal appointment at the Specsavers Exeter store.

However, audiologist Nicola Marshall, was alarmed when she examined Mr Singleton and advised him to seek...

Why should you wear compression stockings?

What are the benefits of compression stockings?

Compression garments - be they stockings, boots or clothes - have been shown to be helpful in improving blood circulation. It supports the veins by draining oxygen-poor blood

1. If the veins are not working as they should, blood and fluid can build up, usually in the same areas in the lower legs or feet.

The lymphatic system does not have a pumping mechanism, so it is important that your muscles and joints drain fluid into the lower body. Thanks to gravity and the amount of hours you sit and stand, circulation in the legs...

The main principles of functional medicine

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
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Freemasons take lead role in NHS Frontline Workers’ Day

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

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

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

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...

Health & Beauty

When Running Stops Feeling Like Punishment and Starts Feeling Manageable

We're all 'personally responsible' for our behaviours around COVID-19. What does that mean?

Devon grandfather receives surgery after rare condition spotted by Specsavers audiologist

Why should you wear compression stockings?

The main principles of functional medicine

Freemasons take lead role in NHS Frontline Workers’ Day

Grooming tips For a virtual interview: Men’s edition

Healthy lifestyle: How to stay young forever

Celebrity chef backs hospitality vaccination campaign

Pandemic affecting your libido? How to deal with it

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

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