Health & Beauty

Attomarker, a spin-out company from the University of Exeter, has launched its new COVID-19 seven-minute Triple Antibody test to the general public at Holmedale Health in the city. The test, which is unique in the market, will tell patients whether they have antibodies against the virus either from a previous infection or from the vaccine.

The launch in its home city follows positive results from an initial patient study at St. Thomas' Hospital, London. It delivers laboratory quality, quantitative results in seven minutes, with a 95% sensitivity and 96% specificity, providing...

Covid-19 was first reported in Chinese media on December 31, 2019, and it has fundamentally changed how we live our lives. Coronavirus gripped the entire world in just a few short months, and nothing has since been the same. Covid-19 is unlike anything else we’ve ever seen, and we were not prepared for it. It has been one of the most contagious diseases to date, and it is hard to contain once it starts to spread. It has upended our lives and forced us to reimagine social and work habits. Remote engagements have skyrocketed, and people are encouraged to work from home. All this is expected...

New experiences and hard experiences can be painful and challenging. But the truth is, if you stay in your comfort zone and never try new things, you won’t grow as a person. Emotional and personal growth is very valuable, but it’s often a tough experience. Here are ways you can take new experiences and learn and grow from them.

If you’re trying to talk yourself into trying something new or planning to broaden your horizons in some way, the idea might leave you anxious. Sometimes, even when you really don’t want to do something, you have to. In these situations,...

A virtual conference recognising, exploring, and celebrating the connections between mind, body, and planet.

Active Devon is working with local GP and medical educationalist Dr Lucy Loveday to host Movement & the Mind, a one-day international, interactive event. It will recognise, explore and celebrate the connections between mind, body and planet.

The virtual conference is taking place on Friday 18th June. Delegates will hear from a global community of experts, adventurers and advocates. There will also be leaders from across many disciplines. These include medicine...